In 1920s Vienna, a young girl receives a magical doll on Christmas Eve.In 1920s Vienna, a young girl receives a magical doll on Christmas Eve.In 1920s Vienna, a young girl receives a magical doll on Christmas Eve.
When Gielgud shows Mary the secret passage through the mirror, he repeatedly touches the glass without leaving any fingerprints although the glass is covered in dust and Mary did leave fingerprints when touching it in an earlier scene.
I found the Nutcracker entertaining and dramatic without being sickly sweet
This film has received some negative reviews but in comparison with many of the Christmas offerings which offer schmaltzy sentimental rubbish this has some drama and tight spots and you are drawn into the action. The nut cracker when returned to life lacks charisma which the toy seems to have through only the voice. The contrast between Mary and her brother Max is nicely realised.
Of course there is a sense of history and some scenes are reminiscent of the book burning under the Nazis and the dating of the plot as the 1920 can tend to emphasis this.
The special effects are good and the rat faces well made