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Coloring pages barbie three musketeers2/15/2024 And that was my main problem with The Nutcracker in 3D, it didn't do that. Also I didn't mind whether it was the story or not, so long as it stuck with its charm and magic. I wish to say before I am told I am being unfair that I am well aware this was an untold story. The Nutcracker works better in my view as a 75 minute film, because of the length there was a lot of filler that perhaps didn't need to be there. Also, I think the film is 15 minutes too long. At the end of the day, I only cared character-wise for Mary. Worst is the Prince, his wooden acting makes marionettes more animated. Shirley Henderson is okay as Nutcracker, but I didn't find Nutcracker heroic enough, and the message seemed to originate from Uncle Albert rather than Nutcracker here. I liked the Snow Fairy though, she was beautiful and suitably mysterious. It is not entirely his fault as the script lets him down terribly making him come across as cartoony. John Tuturo, with a David Bowie-like wig, fares a little better but does verge on overracting. Nathan Lane in particular tries hard but his spirited performance is hampered severely by the film's worst dialogue and the patchy accent. Fanning of course gives a great performance, which is more than I can say for her co-stars who either give up half-way through or come across as wasted talent. The acting on the whole is pretty dire, which is very disappointing considering how good the cast looked on paper. Consequently the story instead of magical and charming like it promised with a touch of darkness and austerity to emphasize the reality is convoluted and messy particularly when the film's tone shifts, while the script especially with Uncle Albert and the "Nazi rats" is terrible with no sense of wonder or care. The action is also very clumsy, and the pacing is much too rushed. Andrey Konchalovskiy said he had wanted to do this project for years, somehow that fact didn't come through loud and clear enough. My main problems though with the film were with the story, writing and acting, also with the direction. The only songs that didn't leave me completely cold were My Secret World-while too short the melody based on the beautiful and nostalgic 2nd movement of the 5th symphony was amazing- and The Rat King's song which was quite wacky. The problem lay in the lyrics, even for Tim Rice they were really quite dull and insipid. The music itself is outstanding, well it is Tchaikovsky what do you expect, with elegant and poignant melodies. Sadly, it wasn't that good, it needed more clarity and sharpness and distracted rather than enhanced. When I think of The Nutcracker, 3D is the last thing you expect. I think the 3D was unnecessary to be honest. However, I wasn't so taken with the effects, which brings me to a point I made earlier. Also Elle Fanning is very good as Mary, instead of being obnoxious and annoying, she is heartfelt and believable. The film is visually spellbinding with wonderful sets and exquisite costumes particularly at the beginning and with the snow fairy. The Nutcracker in 3D isn't without its virtues though. So what were my overall thoughts after seeing it? That of bitter disappointment, that's what. However, when I heard there was 3D I wasn't as enthused. The Nutcracker by ETA Hoffmann is one of my all-time favourite stories you see, and I am deeply in love with the ballet music by Tchaikovsky. PRO TIP - you can use this technique for making bauble clusters which are also helpful in filling in large gaps in your tree.When I first heard of this film, I was both curious and overjoyed. ✨ String onto wire and twist the wire at the base of the cluster ✨ Attach the cluster onto the tree by fixing the ribbon around the branch ✨ Repeat, repeat, repeat It’s worth noting you can attach your garlands in a spiral pattern or cascading vertically down your tree. ✨ Select baubles in your colour theme - choose a variety of textures and sizes. Instead do this ⬇️ Create a ball garland using shatterproof baubles. Ditch attaching single baubles onto your tree.
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