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Barbie in the Nutcracker

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Clara wakes up one night and discovers her nutcracker has come to life and needs her help to defeat the evil Mouse King.
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Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) It looks rough... [but] I think that in this case there are enough other things working that I can handle it. Rated: 7/10 Feb 21, 2019 Full Review Joly Herman Common Sense Media A more passive-than-usual Barbie in lackluster holiday tale. Rated: 2/5 Dec 19, 2010 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 11, 2005 Full Review Reel.com Rated: 1.5/4 Dec 16, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Laura C Barbie in the Nutcracker was one of my favorite barbie movies as a kid and it still is today. Sure the animation is not perfect but that shouldn’t matter, I still enjoyed it. The storyline is very creative and the romance is so cute that it makes me giggle. Sure the story doesn’t follow the original one but this is a story of barbie. Barbie writes her own stories. I hope Barbie does a remake of it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Audience Member One of my favorite Movies. The beautiful magical Feel is so wonderful Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/21/24 Full Review Celine L The birth of the Barbie multiverse. A nice mix of ballet, romance and girlbossification Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/26/24 Full Review Sailor M I don't like the dancing too much but other than that it's okay Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/19/24 Full Review matthias s "Barbie in the Nutcracker" pirouettes into a whimsical world, dazzling young hearts with its enchanting animation. Tim Curry's sinister vocals as the nefarious Mouse King give the film a deliciously villainous edge, adding depth to the cast. The character design, especially the Nutcracker himself, is a visual feast that brings the tale to life. Ah, the music! Tchaikovsky's timeless compositions elevate this Barbie adventure to celestial heights. They whisk you away on a melodic journey, serving as the movie's crown jewel. Yet, amidst this splendor, the story tiptoes a familiar path. Predictable twists may dull adult senses, but for the intended audience; kids, it's a magical tapestry they can get lost in. Its thin plot threads and anticipated resolutions are forgiven in the glow of childhood wonder. "Barbie in the Nutcracker" isn't just a movie; it's a treasure trove of nostalgia. For many, like me and my sister, it's a cherished relic of those VHS days, an enduring classic that continues to sprinkle joy across generations. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/06/23 Full Review Chynna B The animation is beautiful. The film is well thought out. I loved the twist at the end of the film. I have so many positive memories of this film from my childhood. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Clara wakes up one night and discovers her nutcracker has come to life and needs her help to defeat the evil Mouse King.
Director
Owen Hurley
Producer
Jesyca C. Durchin, Jennifer Twiner McCarron
Screenwriter
Linda Engelsiepen, Hilary Hinckle, Rob Hudnut
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2015
Runtime
1h 16m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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