Nutcracker Quotes in The Nutcracker Prince (1990)

Clara: [whispers] I think you're supposed to wave.

Nutcracker: [sheepishly] Oh, yes, of course.

Nutcracker: [holding open a door and bowing] Allow me, Clara.

Clara: Oh, Nutcracker. Stop bowing. We're friends, aren't we?

Nutcracker: Always.

Nutcracker: Clara. Clara, are you alright?

Clara: Yes, I'm fine. But I'm so small.

Trudy: One gets used to it, my dear.

Clara: This is all like a dream come true. The Land of the Dolls is so beautiful and everyone's so kind. I've known some of you all my life. And to think we could all be together forever.

Nutcracker: Then you'll stay. Clara, what is it?

Clara: Oh, I want to. I want to stay with you, I do. But.

Nutcracker: But? But what?

Clara: Oh, I don't know, I'm so confused. It's just, well, the Land of the Dolls is where you all belong. But I want to grow up. There's a million things I want to do. People to meet, worlds to explore. I've always wanted to dance in the ballet. Nutcracker, I do love you, but I can't stay in the Land of the Dolls forever.

Nutcracker: The last thing I remember is Princess Pirlipat and.

Marie: We're having a crisis and you're talking about some Princess? You are the Prince of the Dolls, aren't you?

Nutcracker: No, I'm just a.

[catches sight of himself in Marie's mirror and gasps]

Trudy: Please, Nutcracker. There's no one else.

Nutcracker: But I've never fought a.

Trudy: Please!

Pantaloon: Why, you, you crooked tail coward!

Mouseking: Crooked tail?

Nutcracker: You despicable rodent!

Nutcracker: Your fight is with me, you miserable mouse! Not a defenseless old soldier!