Nutcrackers
After directing theHalloweensequel trilogy and anExorcistreboot , David Gordon Green is back in the drollery genre withNutcrackers — but it has n’t done any better on Rotten Tomatoes than his horror films . Green has had a very interesting writing style - hop career trajectory . He first break out in independent film with acclaimed dramas likeGeorge Washington , All the Real Girls , andSnow Angels . Then , he pivoted to make studio apartment comedies with the the likes of ofPineapple Express , The Sitter , andYour Highness . Then , he swivel to horror films with revitalisation of some of the genre ’s biggest franchise .
Now , he ’s firmly back in clowning territory with his new Christmas movieNutcrackers , which isnow cyclosis on Hulu . Ben Stiller leadsthe mold ofNutcrackersas a childless workaholic who has to relocate to rural Ohio to take care of his of late orphaned nephew . After Green ’s repulsion picture were mostly pan by critics , his return to clowning seemed like it might be a return to form . Based on the premiss , it sounded like it could be this year’sHoldovers . But thereviews forNutcrackersareno more flattering than Green ’s poorly received horror effort .
Nutcrackers Is David Gordon Green’s Fourth “Rotten” Movie Since Halloween 2018
The Halloween Reboot Was Green’s Last “Fresh” Movie
Out of the picture show that Green has directed , Nutcrackersis the quaternary in a course to receive a “ rotten ” score onRotten Tomatoes . Green ’s last movie with a “ fresh ” rating was the 2018Halloweenreboot , which earned an telling critic ’ score of 79 % and an interview grudge of 72%.Green ’s last three directorial efforts have all been successful at the box office , but they ’ve been met with mostly minus reviewsfrom critic . His firstHalloweensequel , Halloween Kills , scored a “ rotten ” paygrade of 39 % from critic ( although it earned a more prosperous consultation rating of 66 % ) .
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Halloween(2018 )
Nutcrackers is a family drama film by director David Gordon Green and starring Ben Stiller. Stiller plays Mike, who, after his siblings pass away in a tragic car accident, heads to the heart of Ohio to care for his nephews in the aftermath. Though initially hesitant, Mike realizes they may be the family he’s always needed.
79 %
72 %
$ 259.9 million
Halloween Kills
39 %
66 %
$ 133.4 million
Halloween Ends
40 %
57 %
$ 105.4 million
The Exorcist : Believer
22 %
58 %
$ 137 million
31 %
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The final chapter in Green’sHalloweentrilogy , Halloween Ends , shore a “ rotten ” score from both camps : 40 % from critic and 57 % from hearing . Next up , Green helmed a reboot ofThe Exorcistfranchise , The exorciser : Believer , which make out even worse with critics , scoring just 22 % on Rotten Tomatoes ( with a warm interview mark of 58%).Nutcrackers ’ less - than - star score of 31%continues this streak . It seemed as though Green ’s counter to the genre that made him a household name might put him back in the critic ’ well seemliness , but that has n’t been the case .
Why Nutcrackers' Reviews Are So Negative
Critics Are Calling Nutcrackers Clichéd & Conventional
The negative reviews forNutcrackersare saying thatthe film is predictable in its plotting and by - the - numbers in its execution . It ’s sadly not as funny as one would require from a picture show by the managing director ofPineapple Expressand the star ofMeet the Parents . It ’s derivative of alike movies that came before ( and the inevitable equivalence toThe Holdoverscertainly have n’t help oneself it).Nutcrackershas a lot of heart , but the film represent it too safeto make a real impact — especially considering the edge of Green ’s previous comedies .
Nutcrackersdoesn’t have enough interview paygrade for a Popcornmeter grievance on Rotten Tomatoes as of yet .
Nutcrackersis too well-fixed and formulaic ; it does n’t have enough surprises . It trust on Christmas movie conventions and clichésand never step outside the box . Green never gives the fibre enough room to really process their trauma , so the excited arc end up feel surface - level . The small handful of positive reviews are saying that the movie nail its find - good tone , but does n’t go above and beyond to become a new holiday classic .
How Nutcrackers' Reviews Compare To David Gordon Green’s Other Comedy Movies
It’s Fared Slightly Better Than Some Of Green’s Previous Comedies
The reception to Green ’s comedy flick has always been very murder - and - fille . Pineapple Express , perhaps his most darling comedy effort , was met with a “ sassy ” critic ’ score of 68%and an even better interview score of 73 % . His indie chum comedyPrince Avalancheearned an impressive critic ’ mark of 82 % , but a less - than - great interview score of just 53 % . But Green ’s other clowning have been close toNutcrackers ’ embarrassing RT score . The stoner fantasy comedyYour Highnessscored 27 % and the Jonah Hill vehicleThe Sitterscored just 22 % , soNutcrackershas fared somewhat best than both of them .
The stoner fantasy clowning Your Highness tally 27 % and the Jonah Hill vehicle The Sitter scored just 22 % , so Nutcrackers has fared slimly well than both of them .
Comedy is so subjective that the vital reception tends to be very up - and - down with the musical style , andthere ’s often a huge disparity between the critic ’ consensus and the interview ’s consensus . Where some audiences might findNutcrackersto be delightful and screaming , others would find it to be dull and unfunny . The bulk of critics believe the latter to be honest , but audience might be more receptive .
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Nutcrackers is a folk dramatic event picture by director David Gordon Green and starring Ben Stiller . Stiller plays Mike , who , after his siblings pass away in a tragic railway car accident , heads to the heart of Ohio to like for his nephew in the aftermath . Though initially hesitant , Mike realizes they may be the family he ’s always needed .
