Released in 2018, is a live-action fantasy film that retells the classic E.T.A. Hoffmann story and Tchaikovsky ballet with a modern, "Alice in Wonderland"-style twist. While the film is widely praised for its high-caliber visual production, it received generally negative reviews for its convoluted plot and lack of emotional depth. Visuals and Production Design

: Shot by Oscar-winner Linus Sandgren, the film features a vibrant, "Christmas-card vision" of Victorian London and the magical worlds.

Most critical dissatisfaction stems from the film's screenplay and pacing. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms | Rotten Tomatoes

The film's strongest asset is its aesthetic. Critics often describe it as a "visual spectacle".