“The Nutcracker And The Four Realms” (**1/2 out of four) was a visually spellbinding but dramatically uneven retelling of E.T.A. Hoffman’s short story about a young girl (Mackenzie Foy) who follows a thread to a parallel world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice who she must escape from. A visual candy store of colorful cinematography and dazzling sets but story itself has its ups-and-downs and is confusingly told. Features enough sheer visual spectacle to make it worthwhile, despite its shortcomings, and “Nutcracker” completists will probably like this better. Cate Blanchett and Morgan Freeman add some style and energy in minor supporting roles.