![]() ![]() ![]() If the plot of this movie is not explaining the mysterious deaths of Clara’s parents, I’m going to be disappointed.ġ2. Why is Clara an orphan in this version, and why is Fritz named Tommy? This raises so many more questions than it answers.ġ1. Kelly is rehearsing for a performance and is afraid of forgetting her choreo onstage, so Barbie tells her to find the courage to try, “just like Clara.” Off we go into the main story.ġ0. Why does Barbie keep switching which foot is in front during her bourrées, and why doesn’t Barbie stop dancing and give Kelly corrections when she gets frustrated? I’m not convinced of Barbie’s pedagogical skills here.Ĩ. I’d say Barbie has a bad case of the Barbie hands.ħ. One of my former teachers would remind us to not have “Barbie hands” during ballet when she wanted us to separate our fingers. This time, Barbie is giving her young student, Kelly, a private lesson.Ħ. Another Barbie movie, another frame narrative. We’re already seeing one of the biggest Barbie ballet offenses in action: Pointe Shoe Ribbons Tied Up To The Knees.ĥ. Peter Martins choreographed this one, too? I don’t appreciate having my childhood movies associated with that guy. Using the overture as the opening credits sequence is an inspired choice. Universal Studios made this film? That’s a bigger name than I expected for a direct to home video release.Ģ.
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