The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

"If only all that creativity might have served a simpler, more elegant narrative, as opposed to a meaningless war movie in which neither side represents any recognisable cause."

"Ultimately, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a family holiday movie that will do well enough for now; it probably won't linger in your memory long enough to make it until the next inevitable adaptation comes around."

"For dance fans, it's not Christmas without The Nutcracker. I suspect in years to come TV schedulers may feel the same about this movie."

"When it comes down to it, this opulent fairytale offers plenty of family friendly fun."

"The visual allure of this production is undeniable, but having the nerve to be simple and nice all the way through is, even for Disney, verging on being a lost art."

"The story remains stubbornly lacking in excitement or enchantment; it's more assaultive, to the point of becoming dull."

"As sweet as a sugar plum and only slightly more nutritious, this shows scars from a tumultuous road to the screen but still emerges as a whimsical, likeable fairy tale."

"If you're looking for a movie that's going to help get you in the holiday spirit in an unexpected way, then you ought to give this movie a chance."