Now in its second year, the «new» «Nutcracker» is every bit as Christmassy and wonderful as you'd want, and with new takes on classic storylines that you'll thrill for. (chicagoparent.com)
Playing as more of a sequel / continuation of the classic storyline, I believe they did they best they possibly could with giving fans a glimpse of the story they love, while adding a new and exciting story. (rottentomatoes.com)
It has a classic storyline, a great villain and awesome direction. (filmjunk.com)