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Movie Review – The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

January 27, 2019 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Disney’s dazzling adventure “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”- inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale and the beloved ballet “The Nutcracker”- carried audiences along with 14-year-old Clara (Mackenzie Foy) to a magical, mysterious world with breathtaking performances by Misty Copeland plus sweets, snowflakes, soldiers, scurrying mice… and no shortage of surprises. Destined to become an annual viewing tradition for adventurers of all ages, the film arrives home instantly with never-before seen extras and deleted scenes on Digital and Movies Anywhere, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD Jan. 29, 2019. 
Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Bonus features include a discussion with American Ballet Theatre’s Misty Copeland about her role as the enchanting Ballerina Princess, her personal history with “The “Nutcracker” ballet, and her inspirational and historic rise within the world of dance. Extras take viewers on the set of “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” to meet both new and reimagined characters, and discover how the Land of Sweets, Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and mysterious Fourth Realm were created to such dazzling effect. Deleted scenes provide a look at magical moments that didn’t make the final version of the movie.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
In “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms,” Clara travels along a golden thread, presented at Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual party, eagerly searching for a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a music box that holds a priceless gift. When she enters a mysterious parallel world, Clara encounters a Nutcracker soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and three Realm regents, including the Sugar Plum Fairy (Keira Knightley). Ultimately, she must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve the key and return harmony to the unstable world.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
The stunning feature film will be packaged and released in several different formats, giving families the flexibility to watch it on a variety of different devices. Viewers can instantly watch the film in Digital UHD, HD and SD, and bring home a physical copy of the film as the Ultimate Collector’s Edition (4K UHD, Blu-ray and Digital Code), Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Code) or a single DVD.Bonus features include*:
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
BLU-RAY:
  • On Pointe: A Conversation with Misty Copeland – Copeland shares the thrill of portraying one of her favorite characters in a whole new way.
  • Unwrapping “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” – Dive into the production design, sets, costumes and more that helped transform a beloved ballet into an adventurous movie.
  • Deleted Scenes –
    • The Stahlbaums Arrive– As the Stahlbaums enter the Christmas Eve ball, the butler attempts to announce them to the assembled guests.
    • Follow Your Ribbon- Drosselmeyer encourages a reluctant Clara to go find her gift.
    • Deleted Scene: Clara Asks About Her Mother– Sugar Plum gives Clara a tour of her mother’s bedroom.
    • Left, Left, Left, Left, Left– Wandering lost in the forest, palace guards Cavalier and Harlequin quarrel about which way to go.
    • Out with the Old– Sugar Plum makes sweeping changes to the palace decor.
  • Music Videos –
    • “Fall on Me” Performed by Andrea Bocelli Featuring Matteo Bocelli– Experience superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo Bocelli performing their first duet together in this uplifting song.
    • “The Nutcracker Suite” Performed by Lang Lang– Get swept up in a series of images from the movie, set to Tchaikovsky’s music and featuring world-renowned pianist Lang Lang.
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ON DIGITAL:
  • Unwrapped: The Visual Effects of “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”– View a reel that explores the layers of effects in sequences of the film.

My Take on the Movie

This is a visually stunning movie. We loved being able to see the story of the Nutcracker in a completely new way. For some reason some of the critics did not like this but for my household, we thought it was a beautifully made movie that really allowed viewers to be transported into a whole new world. Throughout the movie we were stunned by the costumes and visual aspects of this film. The story itself was different than past renditions but that did not deter us. We loved hearing the music of The Nutcracker throughout the movie and the plot of the movie was one that truly showed how much characters can grow throughout a movie.

I mentioned before that the costumes were amazing. In each setting in the film there are different costumes that really make the setting unique from another. The characters of the different realms also have an amazing costume array that makes them stand out as unique realms. These costumes really allow you to be drawn in further into the movie.

While the movie may have a plot that can be a bit guessed there are some twists and turns that you would not guess. I also loved how much the main character grew throughout the movie. Also, as a father of girls I loved seeing a girl that was interested in STEM and was willing to buck the norm of the society around her.

All-in-all this was a great movie that we all loved and one that I would recommend to all!

 

 

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms – Now Playing in Theatres Everywhere!

November 3, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

The holiday season is officially here and I am so excited to say that THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS is now playing in theatres everywhere! This is the perfect family film to kick off the holidays!

Nutcracker and the Four Realms

In celebration of THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS opening, I wanted to send around a great featurette on the film with interviews from Kiera Knightley, Helen Mirren, Mackenzie Foy and Misty Copeland:

“Family Traditions” featurette:

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THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS is now playing in theatres everywhere!

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms – Tickets Now on Sale!

October 11, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Tickets are on sale now for Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms — available wherever tickets are sold. Plus I’m excited to share with you a new featurette called “Family Tradition,” that includes interviews with Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, Misty Copeland and Mackenzie Foy!

About the movie:

All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key—which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It’s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara’s key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world. Starring Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Disney’s new holiday feature film “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston, and inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale.

 

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms opens in theatres everywhere on November 2nd!

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms – Final Trailer

September 4, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

About the movie:

All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key—which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It’s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyranMother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara’s key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world. Starring Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Disney’s new holiday feature film “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston, and inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale.

Learn More

  • Like The Nutcracker and the Four Realms on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DisneysNutcracker
  • Follow Disney Studios on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyStudios
  • Follow The Nutcracker and the Four Realms on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneysnutcracker/

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms opens in theatres everywhere on November 2nd!

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms – New Poster & Trailer

August 8, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms - New Poster & Trailer

In The Nutcracker and the Four Realms – All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key—which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It’s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara’s key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world. Starring Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Disney’s new holiday feature film “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston, and inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale.

 

 

Find Out More About The Movie

Like THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneysNutcracker

Follow Disney Studios on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyStudios

Follow THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneysnutcracker/

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS opens in theatres everywhere on November 2nd!

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms - New Poster & Trailer

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