Comedian Ben Stiller says thrilled "Nutcrackers" opening Toronto Film Festival

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TORONTO (Reuters) Comedian Ben Stiller said he was thrilled that his latest drama-comedy Nutcrackers was chosen to open the Toronto Film Festival, with the film also making its debut at the ten day film event...

I was so thrilled that Toronto saw it and wanted to open the festival with it, said Stiller as he walked the red carpet with director David Gordon Green and other cast members...

Nutcrackers tells the heartwarming story of hotshot Chicago real estate developer Michael who is forced to care for his orphaned nephews in a small Ohio town after his sister and her husband have a terrible accident...

Michael then discovers the boys played by brothers Homer, Ulysses, Arlo and Atlas Janson are trained in ballet, and the film follows their antics in their farm, where Stillers character chases hogs and chickens...

The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival kicked off on Thursday with Hollywood stars making a comeback on the red carpet after last years screen writers strike...