Barbie in The Nutcracker

Overview

Through the use of computer generated imagery, everyone's favorite doll Barbie takes to the stage to portray both Clara and the Sugarplum Fairy, the two central roles in the Nutcracker. The dances were choreographed by the director of the New York City Ballet. The orchestration is provided by the London Symphony Orchestra.

Product Details

Release Date:	11/03/2015
UPC:	0025192314636
Original Release:	2001
Rating:	NR
Source:	STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:21:00
Sales rank:	3,409

Special Features

Living a Ballet dream documentary; "Act with Barbie" game

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Kelly Sheridan	Barbie/Clara
Kirby Morrow	Nutcracker/Prince Eric
Tim Curry	Mouse King
Peter Kelamis	Pimm
Christopher Gaze	Major Mint
Ian James Corlett	Captain Candy
French Tickner	Grandfather Drosselmayer
Kathleen Barr	Aunt Drosselmayer/Owl
Cathy Weseluck	Voices
Alex Doduk	Voices
Chantal Strand	Voices
Shona Galbraith	Voices
Gerhard Paul	Voices
Ricardo Richter	Voices
Friedrich G. Beckhaus	Voices
Martin Semmelrogge	Voices
Hans-Jürgen Wolf	Voices
Daniela Reidies	Voices
Michael Pan	Voices
Gerrit Schmidt-Foß	Voices
Irina von Bentheim	Voices
Arnie Roth	Composer
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky	Composer

Technical Credits

Linda Engelsiepen

Hilary Hinkle

Rob Hudnut

E.T.A. Hoffmann

Jesyca C. Durchin	Producer
Jennifer Twyner McCarron	Producer
Owen Hurley	Director
Linda Engelsiepen	Screenwriter
Hilary Hinkle	Screenwriter
Rob Hudnut	Screenwriter,Executive Producer
Ian Pearson	Executive Producer
Jennifer Twiner McCarron	Producer
E.T.A. Hoffmann	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

Barbie fans who have been waiting for the platinum-tressed supertoy to break out of her mold will be enchanted by this computer-animated fantasy, a setting of classic holiday tale. Fans of The Nutcracker -- best known in for the timeless Tchaikovsky-scored ballet, which was based on an Alexander Dumas adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffman's original tale -- may question a few creative choices. Here the evil Mouse King (voiced by Tim Curry) shrinks plucky young Clara to toy size. Since only the Sugarplum Princess (yes, "Fairy" would appear to be copyrighted) can reverse the spell, Clara and the brave Nutcracker set out across the Sea of Storms to find her. There are daring rescues, comical snow fairies, and fantastic creatures to captivate youngsters. The computer animation is not up to Toy Story or Shrek standards, but the Mouse King and his hench-bat are memorably rendered. The London Symphony Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky's beloved music, and Peter Martins of the New York City Ballet choreographed the dazzling ballet sequences. Barbie gives a bravura performance in her dual roles as Clara and the Princess; Clara is a positive role model, yearning to discover the "world of wonders" and not content to let the Nutcracker fight her battles for her. The queen of dolls certainly makes this Nutcracker sweet.