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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
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Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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Directed By: Emile Ardolino
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Picture Format: Array
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Theatrical Release: November 24, 1993
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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Starring: Darci Kistler, Damian Woetzel, Kyra Nichols, Bart Robinson Cook, Jessica Lynn Cohen
Angels and sugarplums. Candy canes and ice. A magic prince, a dreamy young girl, a mysterious old man and a Christmas tree that grows sky high. Enter the world of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, featuring the New York City Ballet, and let this all-new movie version of a timeless Yuletide fantasy, narrated ny Academy Award(R) winner Kevin Kline, draw you under its spell. Starring Macaulay Caulkin, Darci Kistler and Bart Robinson Cook. Year: 1993 Director: Emile Ardolino Starring: Bart Robinson Cook, Macaulay Caulkin, Darci Kistler, Damian Woetzel
User Submitted George Balanchine's The Nutcracker Reviews
July 24, 2008
Best production of The Nutcracker
This is really the best production of this ballet that I've ever seen! The costumes, staging and ballet are first rate. Macaulay Culkin is adorable as the Nutcracker Prince. It's also nice that the characters Marie and the Prince are performed by children.People with kids who like coloring pictures will be pleased to find a coloring book that is based on this production. Get this DVD, even if you have other versions.Nutcracker Ballet Coloring Book (Dover Pictorial Archives)
July 20, 2008
A common man's point of view.
With over 60 reviews I doubt if this one is needed. It's too bad that some of the truely great ballets, like "Giselle" get so few reviews.
This is a well done ballet with some very good dancing even from the children. Macaulay Caulkin sometimes turns me off with that smirk of his, however. One can tell that these children are well trained, especially the Marie character.
The computer animation is also another turnoff as it lacks the spontaneity of a live performance with audience reaction. It goes down as a spectacle instead of a performance. Of course the music was delightful as usual, but the narration during the action is not needed and is detracting unless this is strictly for children, and they do not buy many ballet DVDs. If you are a parent or grandparent buy this for your children.
April 20, 2008
Classic!
Whats to say? Its the Nutcracker.... everyone should watch it at least once a year!
April 17, 2008
The Perfect Nutcracker for Children
If you're looking for a kid-friendly version of the Nutcracker, easy to understand and intriguing, this DVD is for you. It has mostly child dancers viewers can relate to, has unobtrusive, occasional narration to help viewers understand the plot, and is gentle in the "scary" parts. The Mouse King portion is not scary which is a concern for younger children. My four-year-old daughter who loves ballet was delighted with this DVD and I'd call it a success. Only four stars because it really doesn't appeal to adults much. If you want a companion book to help explain the story, I recommend "Nutcracker Ballet (Paperback)" by Vladimir Vagin. It follows this DVD closely. See my review with the book.
March 12, 2008
reviewing Nutcracker DVD
I bought The Nutcracker DVD and my grandchildren loved it. We only played in five times or so and yesterday when we tried watching it, half way through it gets stuck and won't go any further. It's broken! So glad you asked me for my review because I have been trying to find a way to contact you about this problem. I really feel that I should be given a new DVD, but, again, don't know how to contact you and talk about the problem. Please refer these comments to the appropriate people. We did love it when it worked!
January 23, 2008
Very Entertaining!
My daughter and I have watched all the Nutcracker Ballets on TV/DVD. This one is our favorite. It's beautiful and so well done. The costumes weren't so over-the-top like other Nutcracker ballets. Children and adults can enjoy this one from beginning to end.
January 21, 2008
Wonderful version for children
I selected this version because of what others said about the use of children in the cast and I was not disappointed. I was very pleased with how natural they were (except for Culkin). My three-year-old grand-niece was enthralled from start to finish.
January 6, 2008
English French Spanish
This is excellent family entertainment. I will not add to the other reviewers' qualitative comments but wanted to mention that the DVD offers French, English and Spanish.
December 31, 2007
Good choice
I bought this for my 2 & 1/2 year old daughter after taking her to see the Nutcracker ballet live. We already owned one other live ballet production of the Nutcracker on DVD, as well as Barbie Nutcracker. This version is superb. The dancing is the best I've seen in a filmed production, and the music is performed excellently. The production value is great - costumes, make-up, acting, etc, all add to the great dancing to make it the best Nutcracker DVD you can buy. (And my daughter LOVES it!)
September 16, 2007
Esta es la versión clásica
Es la version original, un poco antigua, el sonido no es muy bueno. Pero mis hijas disfrutaron viéndolas. Las balletistas son buenas. En lo particular prefiero que Clara sea adolecente porque es mas bailada la obra.
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