Review of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) by Cath Clarke for Guardian — 31 Oct 2018
I have to admit to being helplessly enchanted – or suckered – for the most part. There’s wit here and The Nutcracker will take you from zero to Christmas jumper in the opening sequence. What’s missing is the melancholy darkness of ETA Hoffmann’s story.
Instead, schmaltz-merchant director Lasse Hallström tugs at the heartstrings and ladles on the syrup.
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This review of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) was written by Cath Clarke and published by Guardian on 31 Oct 2018.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms has generally received mixed reviews.
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