Title: Nutcracker? Not even close!
Review: If you purchase this with the intent of sharing your love for the orginal,cherished version of the Nutcracker story or music then do not make the purchase. There is very little of the orginal story line or music in this DVD. In this version, Clara doesn't have parents, is raised by her mean grandfather, and it's her liberated Aunt who gives her the nutcracker. They are chased throughout the story by the wicked rat king...who sends out flying bats to keep them from seeing the Sugar Plum Queen. In the process of searching the nutcracker, Clara, and two others that are on the journey with them...are chased by a huge evil "stone monster" sent out by the rat king. After more non-original activities...the story ends by Clara returning home to meet the nutcracker as a real live boy who she will now be dating.Buyer be warned! This is NOT the real story line, the dancing is minimized, and the orginal music is all but gone.
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