THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS:  From the Disney Studios, the holiday season is off to an early start with a stellar cast including Mackenzie Foy as Clara, Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Helen Mirren as Mother Ginger, Morgan Freeman as Drosselmeyer and  the wonderful Misty Copeland as the Ballerina.   While it is visually stunning with wonderful special effects, it is also filled with dark moments that may not be suitable for younger viewers.  In fact, it is so hard to follow at times that the kids and the adults will both get lost in the narrative.  I also longed for more of the Tchaikovsky music on the sound track.  So, in spite of the sumptuous surroundings, the film doesn't quite work, at least, not for me.  But it almost redeems itself with some grand ballet work by Ms Copeland during the closing credits.  I wished for more.