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The Nutcracker

2008·Movie
1h 28min

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This version of "The Nutcracker" gives the classic ballet a tragic spin, with Masha (instead of Clara) now the unloved, unappreciated daughter of the Town Council President. At a Christmas party, Masha is given a seemingly alive Nutcracker by her Uncle Drosselmeyer, and Masha instantly is enchanted with it. The toys come to life at midnight, and after Masha helps the Nutcracker defeat attacking mice, he takes her to his kingdom, where he is later revealed to be a handsome Prince. The Prince and Masha fall deeply in love, but their "happy ending" has a morbid twist not found in any other "Nutcracker".
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Is The Nutcracker worth watching?

31
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Nutcracker?

1 h 28 min

The Nutcracker runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is The Nutcracker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Russia.

What tropes does The Nutcracker use?

Doting ParentWeaksauce WeaknessEmergency WeaponEven Bad Men Love Their MamasPainful TransformationDying CurseRags to RoyaltyDistressed DudeSpoiled SweetEvil CounterpartGood ParentsDark Is Eviland 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for The Nutcracker, including Doting Parent, Weaksauce Weakness, Emergency Weapon.