O2TVSeries - Watch Movie The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (2011) Online
Storyline: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King 2011 The Nutcracker is one of my all time favourite ballets love all three Tchaikovsky ballets, the others being Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, with its enchanting story and some of Tchaikovskys most magnificent music Re worked or non traditional productions of The Nutcracker have often raised alarm bells, due to that too many of them are not done particularly well This production is not perfect by all means, and there are better productions available However, for a Nutcracker thats different and re worked, it is one of the better ones Much better than the self indulgent and overblown Maurice Bejart, ugly and incoherent early 2008 Marrinsky and from memory the 2001 Berlin which from memory was disgustingly weird performances As said, the story is re worked, but still remains coherent and, while this reviewer prefers the more traditional way of storytelling and choreography and such, still retains the ballets and its storys charm and magic with a touch of darkness like the original story by Hoffmann Only one plot strand does not gel, and that is what was done with the Mouse King who is still very menacingly performed, here in context of the ballet and even in the re worked version the duel just feel irrational and out of place within the plot and letting the Nutcracker get away just doesnt make sense Visually, the production does look good The austerity for the opening act with Claras home is suitable, and contrasts very well and there should be a contrast with the stately opulence of the opening party scene and the enchanting colour of Act 2 which should be almost like a dream, which it did manage to be The costumes are just fine, no weirdness or unintentional goofiness here, nothing looks over sized and they suit the characters The video directing is not intrusive, superfluous or too busy but never static and too focused on one thing, you can see enough of the action and its expansive but it serves the more intimate moments well The picture quality is focused and clear and not blurred or too dark Choreographically, again not the traditional choreography as such, but it still has wit, energy, elegance and intricacy while not being out of sorts with Tchaikovskys musical style or the story, its complex but made to look easy by the dancers The standouts are the incredibly charming Waltz of the Flowers and the utterly exquisite Pas De Deux, which does take one to another world The only missteps really are some of the party scene, which could have done with a little more joy and a little more stateliness, and especially the pretty distasteful and somewhat too pantomimic Arabian Dance which is supposed to be quite seductive Musically, the production is quite superb and further advantaged by that it is one of the best recorded productions of The Nutcracker out there The orchestra bring energy, power, urgency, emotion and poetic nuances to every scene Ermanno Florio conducts with an accommodating but also dramatically alert air, as well as a lightness and delicacy of touch Nothing to complain about in the dancing either, with Anna Tsygankova absolutely enchanting as Clara both in the dancing and in the acting which is never remote and Amalja Yuno displays every bit the same amount of charm, grace and grace with her dancing quite beyond her years James Stout is quite excellent as Nutcracker, performing with heroism, and Matthew Golding shows a lot of powerful technique, gracefulness, tenderness and a regal quality In conclusion, even when re worked the charm and magic is not lost, the dancers do expert jobs and Tchaikovskys music still shines 910 Bethany Cox
Random Movies on O2TV Series
Place of Shadows
Place of Shadows (1956)
Place of Shadows (1956) A young man is picked up at a train station, taken to a nearby monastery, and met by Father Vincente, who is in charge of the monastery. The visitor introduces himself as Mr. Unser, and asks to see a friend named Rocco who is temporarily being cared for by the monks. But the
Dansu wizu mî (2
Dansu wizu mî (2019)
Dansu wizu mî (2019) Suzuki Shizuka is an office lady at a conglomerate who is treated by a hypnotist and left under the spell. Thereafter she cannot but sing and dance whenever she hears any melody whatsoever. No matter the source, length or quality she is composed to dance along. Shizuka heads ba
The Clash: Westwa
The Clash: Westway to the World (2000)
The Clash: Westway to the World (2000) This documentary combines recent interviews and old footage to provide a comprehensive view of The Clash, one of the world's most influential rock bands. Footage from old club shows and stadium concerts is intercut with interviews with band members Mick Jones,
Secrets at the La
Secrets at the Lake (2019)
Secrets at the Lake (2019) A group of teens make a pact that has deadly consequences.
Vigo (1998)
Vigo (1998)
Vigo 1998 Based on the life of a classic french cineast Jean Vigo, the story follows his daily struggle with sanity, normal life and uncompromising filmmaking Story also focuses on his relationship with his supporting wife whom he met in sanatorium
Saripodhaa Saniva
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (2024)
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram 2024 In order to defend the innocent from a corrupt and brutal cop, a vigilante hero must work around his own self imposed code of honor
Canaries (2017)
Canaries (2017)
Canaries (2017) The first wave of an alien invasion coincides with a New Years Eve party in a Welsh valley.
The Alamo (2004)
The Alamo (2004)
Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.
Complete Stranger
Complete Strangers (2020)
Complete Strangers (2020) A recovering alcoholic returns to his hometown after a hiatus, and falls in love with a man who will turn his world upside down.
Moment by Moment
Moment by Moment (1978)
Moment by Moment (1978) One year after "Saturday Night Fever," John Travolta starred in this love story between a young drifter and an older woman - Lily Tomlin. The characters are savagely portrayed, and the story is set against a backdrop of shrink-riddled and over-privileged society.
Madonna: A Case o
Madonna: A Case of Blood Ambition (1990)
Madonna: A Case of Blood Ambition (1990) A man is convicted of raping and murdering a child and sent to prison. He is shortly afterwards beaten to death by other inmates. His daughter blames the jurors who convicted him for his ...
Field of Honor (1
Field of Honor (1986)
Field of Honor 1986 Korea 1951 The Dutch mercenary sergeant De Koning has problems controlling his troops They commit all kind of atrocities against the Korean population After an attack by Chinese forces, De Koning is left alone Days of difficult situations follow, and he meets a young Korean woman
Zeus and Roxanne
Zeus and Roxanne (1997)
Zeus and Roxanne (1997) Mary Beth is a marine biologist that gets annoyed when a dog called Zeus stows aboard her research boat. Nevertheless she is intrigued when the intrusive canine makes best-friends with her captive dolphin, Roxanne. She falls in love with Zeus's owner, Terry, a musician who ri
Begike (2021)
Begike (2021)
Begike 2021 After her boyfriend has a psychotic episode and disappears, Maria is decided to let nothing stop her from helping him Grabbing at every clue about his whereabouts she embarks on a fast paced odyssey through the city
The Fifth Floor (
The Fifth Floor (1978)
The Fifth Floor (1978) A young woman collapses on the disco dance floor of what's revealed to be strychnine poisoning. Assuming that this is an attempt at suicide, her boyfriend and doctor have her committed to the Fifth Floor, an asylum with obviously crazy inmates and a predatory orderly. The prob
The Wolf and the
The Wolf and the Lion (2021)
The Wolf and the Lion 2021 A wolf pup and a lost lion cub are rescued by a girl in the heart of the Canadian wilderness Their friendship will change their lives forever
Shoguns Shadow (1
Shoguns Shadow (1989)
Shoguns Shadow 1989 Iemitsu, Tokugawa Shogun III, hates his eldest son Takechiyo all his love is given to his younger son Tokumatsu One day, he orders Takechiyo to an initiation rite in Yedo todays Tokio Takechiyo lives far away under the surveillance of Hotta Masamori, head of the Skura clan, where
Scrooged (1988)
Scrooged (1988)
A selfish, cynical T.V. executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve.