The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: November 2, 2018

4.8	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 97 Ratings

USER RATING DISTRIBUTION

Positive:

Mixed:

Negative:

Watch Now

Stream On

Buy on

Stream On

Expand

Review this movie

VOTE NOW

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Please sign in or create an account before writing a review.

Check box if your review contains spoilers

0 characters (5000 max)

User Reviews

User score By date Most helpful

dtlNov 17, 2018

I do not understand the poor reviews at all. It was engaging, fun, funny, etc. The acting was well done, especially for the more important parts. The story was well done, and the movie was exactly the right length for it. When I finished theI do not understand the poor reviews at all. It was engaging, fun, funny, etc. The acting was well done, especially for the more important parts. The story was well done, and the movie was exactly the right length for it. When I finished the movie , my first thought was that I should just sit there and watch again.… Expand

2 of 4 users found this helpful22

All this user's reviews

BigbroNov 9, 2018

Ok so let's get started here this movie was not as bad as people said I loved the action and adventure this one really got me in the holiday mood very good and fun movie one of the most imaginative movies this year and one of the most magicalOk so let's get started here this movie was not as bad as people said I loved the action and adventure this one really got me in the holiday mood very good and fun movie one of the most imaginative movies this year and one of the most magical Christmas movies in years… Expand

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

All this user's reviews

Davrosdaleks1Nov 2, 2018

Reviews seem really divided on this. Though I admit the film could've been stronger in parts, I was still entertained.

The whole thing looks great with deeply detailed sets, costumes, and makeup that evoke a classic fantasy feel. There areReviews seem really divided on this. Though I admit the film could've been stronger in parts, I was still entertained.

The whole thing looks great with deeply detailed sets, costumes, and makeup that evoke a classic fantasy feel. There are some clever design ideas, especially in the Land of Amusements.

Acting's pretty good. Admittedly the fantasy characters are more interesting. Keira Knightly is fun in a quirky over-the-top performance. There are a couple of fairly funny guards and the Nutcracker himself is likable. Unfortunately, those three are not as well-utilized as they could be, especially considering that the Nutcracker is one of the main characters.

Admittedly, the film is a little weak in the plot department. The main character Clara experiences a by-the-numbers getting over the death of a parent and learning to believe in them-self story-line. The Four Realms and its current threat could've been a lot clearer. Also, we could've spent more time exploring and experiencing the Realms. A little too much time is spent on throwing Clara from plot point to plot point. Her struggles are solidly delivered, but they spend so much time on it at expense of the world-building.

The movie's not perfect, but it's all about the experience. The Nutcracker is fun and looks good. And though the story is flawed, it isn't bad. I think kids will like it and parents will like it or be indifferent.… Expand

2 of 8 users found this helpful26

All this user's reviews

HealingToolboxDec 18, 2018

An imaginative, supper-high-production value, Christmas-fantasy movie.

This is top drawer, AAA US-UK film-craft. The swooping camera, the costumes, the 1800s Rube Goldberg mousetrap, the clockwork toys, mechanisms and gears, the set design,An imaginative, supper-high-production value, Christmas-fantasy movie.

This is top drawer, AAA US-UK film-craft. The swooping camera, the costumes, the 1800s Rube Goldberg mousetrap, the clockwork toys, mechanisms and gears, the set design, the behind the scenes 1800s theatrical set design insights, the hip-hop dancing to the Nutcracker music in the end credits--and--wait until you see the Mouse King for the first time.

The first 30-40 minutes of the film are like flying to anyone who who still has the innocence of an eight year old.

Despite the production troubles this did NOT feel like two movies to me, by two different directors. This is high-level directing and acting sustained thruout.

The father-daughter and mother-daughter scenes are better than most. I credit both actors and directors here.

If you are not a fan of world-class production design and CGI, and you are older than 8-9 years old, you may want more “meat” on this bone. What drags it down to 8/10 for me is the script. To the screenwriters I recommend more study of Disney’s Return to Oz (1985) imdb.com/title/tt0089908/ on the theme of a troubled girl healing herself thru fantasy.

This movie too was largely ignored by cynical critics but succeeds narratively way beyond later films in the genre of "coming of age thru healing fantasy." The Never-ending Story script may also be useful here tho I recall Return to Oz being the stronger film on this theme.

Then we have the issue of writers attempting to create a new fairy tale. This is one of the most difficult tasks in fiction writing. I imagine what usually happens in the writing process is the writer is willing to take the main character deeper into her own darkness so she can emerge Phoenix-like; however, the studio wants an "upbeat holiday treat." This is the weakness of 50% or more of all films attempting to compose and present a fairy tale which can stand with classic fairy tales in literature.… Expand

1 of 4 users found this helpful13

All this user's reviews

Amir84dorriNov 3, 2018

I don't know but critics can't disney films reviews.be cause this film for children.

1 of 10 users found this helpful19

All this user's reviews

HaandyFeb 8, 2022

Outro filme que ainda não assisti, mas vou procurar so pra ver a lenda do Prince

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

All this user's reviews

meydianarizki21Oct 18, 2020

Epic Fairytale; Pure Disney, Like a christmas version of Alice in Wonderland !

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a really magical movie. Full of Christmas and Magic. Featuring stunning sets and costumes and a good moral. The plot of thisEpic Fairytale; Pure Disney, Like a christmas version of Alice in Wonderland !

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a really magical movie. Full of Christmas and Magic. Featuring stunning sets and costumes and a good moral. The plot of this new adaptation of the Ballet and the Classic story that inspired it revolves around Clara a young girl who's mother has recently past away. On Christmas eve she discovers , with a little help from her Godfather Drosselmeyer played by Oscar Winner Morgan Freeman , A Magical World consisting of Four Realms each ruled by different regent. Three of the realms are good and peaceful. But one is dark and evil and ruled by the villainess Mother Ginger played by Oscar winner Helen Mirren.

This is the kind of big budget Fantasy movie i love ! The sets and costumes are colorful and intricate, the cast has big stars playing larger than life roles and it has a good moral about believing in yourself and grief.

The movie has magic and a good midway twist. Mackenzie Foy does a good job playing the lead and among the other actors Keira Knightley is a stand out , giveing her character a unique voice and set of mannerisms. The movie also really gives you a christmas feeling with all its snow , Christmas trees and presents. Richard E Grant and mexican comedy super star Eugenio Derbez also does a good job with their roles though both are slightly underused. Misty Copeland's role is also very small and i didn't even notice Miranda Hart. Actually i'm not even sure she was in the movie. Maybe her role has been cut from the finished film. I know there were reshoots. Speaking of shooting. The Director is a country man noted Swedish Director Lasse Hallström. But all the reshoots were handled by Joe Johnston( Captain America the First Avenger and Jurassic Park III). I don't know which filmed which scenes. Special shoutout must go to Two Time Oscar Nominee Guy Hendrix Dyas from his Production Design and Two Time Oscar Winner Jenny Beavan for her Costumes.

It's a really good movie, I highly recommend it !… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

All this user's reviews

Feher38Jul 20, 2019

Nagyon jò film Helen Mirren ebben is jòl játszik mint minden filmjében az egyik kedvencem!

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

All this user's reviews

Kevin61987Dec 20, 2019

I think that the nutcracker reboot movie was excellent movie ever made in the 21st century.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews