Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

Finally on an authorized DVD . . . BUT . . .
At long last, "Nutcracker, the Motion Picture", Carroll Ballard's film of the Pacific Northwest Ballet's Maurice Sendak designed production is available on an official Region One DVD from MGM, the film's current owner. However, the disc is part of Fox/MGM's manufacture-on-demand "Studio Classics" series. What this means is that you will receive a DVD-R of the film that has been burned just for you based on your order. That's OK, as we shall see, but some may be taken aback by the paucity of extras on the disc. Also, be warned that the disc may not play in anything other than a stand-alone DVD player. Playback on a computer, for instance, is not guaranteed, and since a DVD-R disc remains photosensitive even after it has been burned, keep it out of strong light.

The first thing you see on the disc after selecting the feature is a warning card that states that the film was mastered from the "best materials available". Fortunately, what they did have on hand is...

A Common Man's Point of View.
There cannot be too many Pro reviews for this ballet DVD, it is that good. The public has been clamoring for this ballet, "Nutcracker: The Motion Picture" to be released on DVD for years, and at last, their wish has been granted. It's probably never going to be available from your local Wally Store, but I got mine....From Amazon. Easy. Ordered it on Thursday, recieved it on the following Saturday. Excellent service, to be sure. It's being called a DVD, but in reality it is a DVD-R, burned for you (they say) after you place your order. I have a hunch there are a few already burned and waiting for your order. I don't see how they can get it to you in two days any other way.

The quality of this DVD-R is as good as any commercially produced DVD I've ever purchased. The image (widescreen, absolutely no distortion)) is very sharp, color is very vibrant, stereo sound is excellent, and the running time is the original 85 minutes. Although they always use the disclaimer, "this...

Nutcracker on DVD
I've been looking for this movie on DVD for years ! Even though the Maurice Sendak illustration is not on the cover,it is the Ballet classic.It is the best rendition of THE NUTCRACKER I've ever seen. I received this in a timely manner,in well protected envelope. Thank You.

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