Fall On Me (From Disney's "The Nutcracker And The Four Realms" / English Version)
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Released: | Friday, November 2, 2018 |
Length: | 99 minutes |
Studio: | Walt Disney Pictures |
Genre: | Family |
Rating: | ![]() |
All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key - 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's (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key, which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It's there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), 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 (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara's key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world.
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The film, which is set in 1879 Christmas time London, is a family-friendly tale that centers on Clara who is played by Mackenzie Foy (The Conjuring). Clara and her family are dealing with the death of her mother and because of this, Christmas has lost all of its meaning and feeling. Clara's gift from her late mother is a Fabergé Egg, which has a keyhole but no key. This gift eventually sets off Clara's adventure into the four realms.
The realms are filled with wonder and familiar faces. Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption) appears as Clara's godfather, Drosselmeyer, while Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) and Helen Mirren (The Queen) are rulers of two of the realms. Keria plays the magical Sugar Plum Fairy while Mirren plays Mother Ginger.
This film left me feeling conflicted. I didn't feel this was a great movie but it is not a bad one, either. So let's get this out of the way first - the bad: The story is somewhat weak and there is little emotional depth that makes me care about any of the characters. The Good: now for all of those faults, I can tell you why you should see this movie. The visuals are absolutely stunning - the design team and the special effects team deserve all of the awards that are out there. I will even go so far as to say you could watch the movie on mute and not miss a thing.
Again, the real star of the film is the gorgeous production design, colorful characters, dazzling costumes, and incredible special effects. All are a visual treat and proves to be the real prize of this holiday opus. The attention to detail is astonishing and the color palette pops beautifully. Of course, this is all accentuated by the amazing 2160p high definition resolution offered by 4K technology. Additionally, the Dolby Atmos audio complements the video quality for a truly magical viewing experience. There are also a number of extras to be enjoyed in this combo pack Bonus features include:
Disney is known for producing some terrific movies, both animated and live action but for me, this one could have been so much better for me with a stronger script. The cast is great, the visuals are magnificent and if you love holiday tradition, you will want to own a copy of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, as I'm sure it will become part of the standard holiday viewing repertoire for years to come.
Grade: B-
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