The Nutcracker Prince is a 1990 animated musical movie directed by Paul Schibli. The story is based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King," which has been adapted into a ballet and many other films. The movie follows Clara Stahlbaum, a young girl who is given a nutcracker doll by her mysterious godfather, Drosselmeyer, on Christmas Eve.
After the Christmas party ends, Clara sneaks back downstairs to check on her nutcracker and falls asleep holding him. She dreams of the Nutcracker Prince, who comes to life and leads a battle against the Mouse King and his army of mice. After the Nutcracker Prince defeats the Mouse King, he is transformed into a human prince who takes Clara on a magical journey to his kingdom, where they encounter the Sugar Plum Fairy, who rules over the enchanted land.
The story is filled with colorful characters, including dancing flowers, snowflakes, and toys that come to life. The movie features Tchaikovsky's famous music from the ballet, including "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and "Waltz of the Flowers." There are also original songs written for the movie, performed by artists such as Megan Follows and The Manhattan Transfer.
In the end, Clara wakes up from her dream, realizing that the Nutcracker Prince was not just a toy, but a symbol of hope and adventure. She also learns the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of believing in dreams. The Nutcracker Prince is a magical and heartwarming movie that captures the spirit of the holiday season.
