Good start, but then it gets ruined

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

I still listen to the Pas de Deux and get emotional because of this movie.

Since I saw the Barbie version when I was a young bun in the early 2000's, I just want to try this out to see what it was like! I never seen it before in my life until early Christmas morning in 2015 lol. You honestly don't realise that this movie was out 25 years ago, that's crazy! I thought the animation was alright but since 3-D nowadays improves old stories like this, I wouldn't be use to looking in 2-D version. At the same time, it's nice to have a break from 3-D in a while.Let's get talking about the film. I honestly thought the mouse king was quite scary, I don't know how children reacted to him. Even adults would think he's creepy for a villain! He should be added onto the top villains list in animations, it would suit him lol! It was even weird to see blood on him and that his mother was crushed. I think rodent lovers like myself would find it a bit upsetting to look at! I know it's meant to be a cartoon but they are based on a real animal!Moving on, I honestly wish Clara and the Nutcracker kissed, they looked to be so madly in love that it didn't make sense for me that they hadn't kissed! Regardless if it's meant to be a kids film, they still should've added in more love into it! It doesn't need to be over the top, it just needs more variety really! I wouldn't call this movie the best to look at but it would be better if kids over 10 could see this. I don't imagine kids under that age looking at this as they might be scared easily by the mouse king!

It's a pity that this film didn't have the consideration it merites. The plot and the beautiful Tchaicovsky music are so well armonized I found it a piece as enjoyable for adults than for children. It's a nice movie full of sentiments and emotions. It's not the classical adventure movie you forget immediately it ends. This one really makes you feel emotions you keep long ago the movie has ended. I'll give it a 10.

It's about time E.T.A. Hoffman's tale of The Nutcracker and The Mouse King got a faithful adaptation. As one of the what, three people that have actually read the story - it's delightful to see the tale faithfully told, and told for children. In keeping with the tradition started with the Tchaikovsky ballet, it keeps the story light and suitable for children, without leaving out the main themes of the tale. The Hoffman story can be pretty gruesome at places, but this film manages to keep all the details (down to the Krakatuk nut!) in place, without taking away from the charm. They've managed to take some of the ugliest parts and present them comically - which is not an easy task. Good for them! A very good script, wonderful voicework (hey, I didn't know Megan Follows can sing) and just an overall sweet movie. Yes the animation isn't the greatest, but oh, who really cares? It's still a great movie.