{"id":671,"date":"2018-11-01T12:47:24","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T19:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/?p=671"},"modified":"2018-11-01T13:13:18","modified_gmt":"2018-11-01T20:13:18","slug":"the-nutcracker-and-the-four-realms-from-the-beginning-your-senses-will-be-alive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/2018\/the-nutcracker-and-the-four-realms-from-the-beginning-your-senses-will-be-alive\/","title":{"rendered":"The Nutcracker and the Four Realms \u2013 From the Beginning, Your Senses Will be ALIVE!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-672 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.poster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"144\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.poster.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.poster-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px\" \/>All Clara wants is a key &#8211; a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift from her late mother. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer&#8217;s annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key-which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It&#8217;s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip, a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers, and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger, to retrieve Clara&#8217;s key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world. Kimbirly O., KIDS FIRST! Juror comments, \u201cFrom the beginning of the film, your senses will be ALIVE! Every set looks edible with color and life. Truly, this live-action Disney film is a breath of fresh air.\u201d See her full review below.<\/p>\n<p>The Nutcracker and the Four Realms<br \/>\nBy Kimbirly O., KIDS FIRST! Adult Juror<\/p>\n<p>Do you remember <em>The Nutcracker<\/em> ballet? What about <em>Cinderella<\/em>? As I screened this film, both childhood memories came to mind.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Nutcracker and The Four Realms - Official Trailer #2\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a2vmAttpgrg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-677 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.e.LR_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.e.LR_.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.e.LR_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.e.LR_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.e.LR_-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Disney\u2019s <em>The Nutcracker and the Four Re<\/em><em>alms<\/em> has brought the magic of Disney back to the big screen. From the beginning of the film, your senses will be ALIVE! Every set looks edible with color and life. Truly, this live-action Disney film is a breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n<p>While you may know the story of <em>The Nutcracker<\/em>, your senses will be awakened by the colors, costumes, and scenery in this film. As with most Disney films, there is a theme of loss, yet it is also so alive!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-679 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.g.LR_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.g.LR_.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.g.LR_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.g.LR_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.g.LR_-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Clara (Mackenzie Foy) is an amazing young protagonist. I found myself drawn to her curious nature and determination to live up to her mother\u2019s curious nature. As a young girl, she plays a curious and adventurous spirit, who is also very mechanically inclined. She amazed me by her desire to succeed, and her courage.\u00a0 She walks into dark spaces knowing she is enough, and encounters creatures who challenge her along a path of discovery. She encounters toy soldiers and magical mice \u2013 some of whom are not kind! Clara\u2019s quick mind and wonderful, kind skills help her get through a lot of sticky situations!<\/p>\n<p>Without giving too much away,the gist of the story is about a gift, presented by her Father, but left to her by her mother at Christmas. Her second gift is from her godfather Drosselmeyer (Morgan Freeman) at his annual holiday party, which leads her to a coveted key &#8211; which promptly disappears into a strange<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-676 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.d.LR_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.d.LR_.jpg 1378w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.d.LR_-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.d.LR_-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nutcracker.d.LR_-1024x688.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/> and mysterious parallel world. From one world to the next, Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets, Clara and a soldier she meets named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight) must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara\u2019s key.<\/p>\n<p>The Sugar Plum Fairy Sugar (Keira Knightley), we learn, is not to be trusted and at times, gets annoying with her over the top antics. But in the end, this film has all the feels (and reminds me of so many things) of a Victorian English Christmas, the beloved Russian ballet, lively forest creatures from Disney and the bond of family. Misty Copeland makes a magnificent addition to the film, showcasing her balletic perfection.<\/p>\n<p>Hats off to the costumers and make-up artists! I give this film 4 out of <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-673 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nutcracker.a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nutcracker.a.jpg 1499w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nutcracker.a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nutcracker.a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nutcracker.a-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/>5 stars and recommend it for ages 4 to 18, as well as adults. You should know this film deals with the death of a parent. It opens in theaters nationwide November 2, 2018. Look for it! You\u2019ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n<p>Photos \u00a9 2018 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n<p>Photos \u00a9 2018 Walt Disney Pictures<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All Clara wants is a key &#8211; a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift from her late mother. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer&#8217;s annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key-which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. 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