List of The Nostalgia Critic episodes (season 4)
The Nostalgia Critic, an Internet reviewer, began his 2011 episodes with "Sequel Month" during which the Critic reviews sequels to films he already covered that have almost exclusively negative response from both film critics and film buffs alike.
Season 4
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EpisodeNumber=145 |
Title=The NeverEnding Story III: Return to Fantasia |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2=27:54 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic cries for a few seconds before introducing Sequel Month. He collects himself and proceeds to review The NeverEnding Story III: Return to Fantasia (1994). He finds it even worse than its predecessor, citing its dumbed-down plot and characters, particularly the Rockbiter and Falkor, and numerous continuity errors and the incompetence of its main character, Bastian, namely how he never takes advantage of his wishes, such as in the last movie, despite every other character doing so. He also hates how the villains are reduced to schoolyard bullies, but enjoys Jack Black's performance. Special criticism is reserved for Rock Biter singing "Born to Be Wild", particularly as it replaces the regular credits song. In the end, The Critic drives to Home Depot (laughing insanely the whole way) and buys a crowbar, returns home, and destroys the DVD. Plot flaw: He assumes that the Rock Biter family are all VOICED by the same actor, when in fact the Rock Biter and Rock Biter Jr. were both voiced by Gary Martin, while Mrs. Rock Biter was voiced by Mac McDonald. |
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EpisodeNumber=146 |
Title=Ferngully 2: The Magical Rescue |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2=19:19 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue (1998), though this time without assistance from the Nostalgia Chick. Though he likes the premise of exploring the temptations of the human world, he is not impressed by the weak story, sloppy animation and underdeveloped characters, but considers it a harmless (albeit pointless) film. He also questions whether or not the original film was even popular enough to spawn a sequel. |
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EpisodeNumber=147 |
Title=The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy To The Rescue |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2=22:01 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1998). He criticizes how the film centers on a background character while ignoring Mrs. Brisby, and also contains inferior animation, and the main character, Timmy, getting praise before he actually knows what to do, which seemingly turns out to be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Special criticism is reserved for an idiotic plot twist where Timmy's brother Martin becomes the mad scientist in the climax despite complimenting Eric Idle's voicework as the corrupt Martin. In the end, he calls the Death Star to destroy the DVD. |
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EpisodeNumber=148 |
Title=Care Bears II: A New Generation |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2=25:20 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986). He concludes that the first film is actually decent compared to the sequel, criticizing the lack of character development and consistency of events, particularly the retconning of the characters' already-established origins. He does however find some humor in the performance of the villain Dark Heart, particularly certain speech patterns and the general campiness of the character. In the end, he says he is willing to do anything to forget all the horrible sequels he had to sit through during the month. Sage appears, dressed like The Devil, and pretends to take away all of The Critic's memories of the movies in exchange for all of his money. |
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EpisodeNumber=149 |
Title=Dungeons & Dragons |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2=26:31 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Dungeons & Dragons (2000). He criticizes the film for its cartoonish plot, confusing ending, constant rising shots, lackluster CGI, Bruce Payne's dialogue, Marlon Wayans's character being annoying, and poor acting (particularly that of both Jeremy Irons and Thora Birch). However, he finds the movie enjoyable due to being so badly executed. |
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EpisodeNumber=150 |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Title=Top 11 Dumbest Spider-Man Moments |
Aux2=27:12 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic lists some of the dumbest moments from the Spider-Man film series: 11. The overuse of American flags (The first movie is excused because of the reactions of the post-9/11 people) |
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EpisodeNumber=151 |
Title=The Lost World: Jurassic Park |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2=27:22 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997). He considers the film to be a disappointing follow-up to its predecessor. He feels that the story is forced, finds plotholes related to the original film and considers the characters annoying and incompetent. He also mocks Jeff Goldblum's acting, with help from his brother Rob. |
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EpisodeNumber=152 |
Title=Return of the Nostalgic Commercials |
AltTitle=We'll Be Right Back... |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2=28:46 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic looks at more commercials. In particular, he comments on hotlines aimed at children, creepy-looking advertising techniques, toys and games that seem to promote cruelty, and suggestive-sounding product names. Commercials Reviewed: Barbie Convertable, He-Man Hotline, Bubble Thing, Puppet Hotline, After Burner, Skip Stik, Dino-Riders, Spring Bunny Hotline, Cocoa Pebbles, Smooshees, Tootsie POPS, Do the Arches, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (USA & JPN), Grape Escape, Guess Who?, Burger King Save the Animals Trading Cards, Corn Pops, Fun Fruit, Song of the South, Cabbage Patch Kids Twins, Wuzzles, Nerf Battle Storm, ATAX, You and Your Johnson, Wunder Boner |
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EpisodeNumber=153 |
Title=Inspector Gadget |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2=24:21 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Inspector Gadget (1999). He considers the movie "desperate", criticizing how the film bears little resemblance to the cartoon, bad acting, poor editing, weird scene transitions, unnecessary sound effects, and excessive ineffective comedy, particularly the fourth wall jokes. Special criticism is reserved for the portrayal of Doctor Claw, namely how he is shown on camera despite never doing so in the cartoon. Walker later put it at Number 6 on his "Worst Movies Nostalgia Critic's Reviewed" list. |
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EpisodeNumber=154 |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Title=Old Vs. New: The Karate Kid Vs Karate Kid |
Aux2=21:39 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic compares the 1984 and 2010 "Karate Kid" films: Best Karate Kid: Daniel "San" LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) |
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EpisodeNumber=155 |
Title=The Langoliers |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 27:05 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews The Langoliers (1995). Despite crediting the film's acting and suspense, he criticizes the plot holes, clichés and over-the-top performances (particularly of Bronson Pinchot and Dean Stockwell). Special criticism is reserved for the scene when the titular monsters finally appear on screen, considering their appearance to be a letdown. |
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EpisodeNumber=156 |
Title=Airborne |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 23:38 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Airborne (1993).Though he does enjoy the performances of some of the supporting cast, particularly Jack Black's, he criticizes the film's blandness, the performance of the main characters (especially the femistic behavior of Seth Green's character), Shane McDermott's character's obsession with surfing, the overly long climax, and over-usage of clichés that cause it to resemble several commercial advertisements of the '90s. |
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EpisodeNumber=157 |
Title=Baby Geniuses |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 19:00 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Baby Geniuses (1999). This review was filmed on location at Animarithon on the Campus of Bowling Green State University, and is narrated in the style of a film noir. Throughout the video he staggers around the convention building in a daze, being so stunned by how awful the movie is, and acting as though he is unable to review anymore. He criticizes the ridiculous plot, wide angle shots, recurring jokes, acting, and finds the premise - that babies are born with intelligence, but lose it as they grow older - stupid. Walker later put the film at Number 7 on his "Worst Movies Nostalgia Critic's Reviewed" list. |
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EpisodeNumber=158 |
Title=Raiders of the Story Arc - X-Men The Animated Series |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 19:00 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews the first two episodes of the X-Men animated series. Despite some silly moments, he praises the action, characters and how the first two episodes deliver backstory and premise, and ultimately considers the show to hold up. |
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EpisodeNumber=159 |
Title=The Magic Voyage |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 18:56 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews The Magic Voyage (1994). He criticizes the inconsistent animation, characters, overabundance of dialogue, the fairy-tale plot, misconstruing of real-life events on which the premise was based, and dubbing, particularly of Dom DeLuise as Christopher Columbus. Special criticism is reserved for a dream sequence where Columbus appears to pull a telescope out of his groin. |
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EpisodeNumber=160 |
Title=Double Team |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 19:38 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Double Team (1997). He criticizes the bizarre idea of a team-up between Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dennis Rodman, overused cliches, basketball puns, Van Damme's acting, lack of screen time for Rodman, and some plot holes. However, he praises some of the action sequences and the execution of Mickey Rourke's death scene, which he describes as "best death ever". |
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EpisodeNumber=161 |
Title=Top 11 Dumbasses in Distress |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 20:40 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic lists the top 11 dumbest characters in distressed situations: 11. Mary Jane Watson from Spider-Man |
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EpisodeNumber=162 |
Title=Jaws: The Revenge |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 17:46 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Jaws: The Revenge (1987). He considers the film the worst entry of the Jaws films, and criticizes the crazy plot, uninteresting characters, several mistakes, the fake-looking shark (And the roar heard from Jaws possibly taken from a Tom and Jerry cartoon), and large amounts of filler. Special criticism is reserved for the poor execution of the revenge plot (or lack thereof). |
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EpisodeNumber=163 |
Title=Gordy |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 21:08 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Gordy (1995). He criticizes the lack of dialogue and screentime for Gordy the piglet and his family, the ridiculous plot, some awkward moments, and is baffled that this film was a rip-off of Babe whilst being released before the latter film. In the end, he points out that the only "good" part is a DVD extra, the rap song "Pig Power in the House" by Tag Team. |
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EpisodeNumber=164 |
Title=The OTHER Animated Titanic |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 24:26 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews The Legend of the Titanic (1999). Opening with a Revenge of the Sith parody, he considers this film worse than the previously reviewed 2001 rip-off. He calls it "disgustingly insulting" for turning the shipwreck into a parable about whaling, stating that everyone survived the sinking, and numerous absurdities (such as the humans being able to talk to animals)However he does praise the animation. Special criticism is reserved for the first scene where the female protagonist talks to the dolphins. He finds out that there is a spin-off film, though he claims it will not be reviewed, as he looks the film cover and shouts Darth Vader's 'No' from "Revenge Of The Sith". Walker later said in his "Top 11 Best Nostalgia Critic Reviews" video that he would not review the film because he doesn't think the review would be as good as the reviews of the two animated Titanic movies. |
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EpisodeNumber=165 |
Title=Revenge of the Commercials |
AltTitle=! |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 22:37 |
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ShortSummary=This is the Critic's third nostalgic commercial compilation. Generally, he comments on advertising techniques that appear false, nonsensical or confusing. Special criticism is used for the "Slim Suit" and a "cocktease" ad for the JDRF featuring Mary Tyler Moore in which she lies and says a cure for diabetes has been found. Commercials Reviewed: E.T. Board Game, Cabbage Patch Kids, Grape-Nuts, Hanes, Kool-Aid Koolers, Zack the Lego maniac, Ghostbusters Toys, Lite-Brite, Golden Crisp, Pop-Tarts, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Toys, Do the Barbie, Hot Wheels Light Speeders, Transformers, Teddy Ruxpin, AlphaBits, Squeeze it, Transformers, JDRF, Slim Suit |
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EpisodeNumber=166 |
Title=Once Upon a Forest |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 20:31 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Once Upon a Forest (1993). He criticizes the stupid and predictable environmentally-themed plot, and the over-the-top performance of Michael Crawford (along with his questionable musical talent). He does give the film credit for taking a few more risks, such as showing that humans are not entirely destructive, and acknowledges that it is not the worst of its kind. |
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EpisodeNumber=167 |
Title=Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 22:44 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989). While he lends high praise to the animation, he criticizes the confusing plot, poorly-developed characters (particularly the annoying main character's lack of meaningful dialogue), and clichéd fantasy environment of Slumberland. Special criticism is used for the film's tendency to break the story's flow with Nemo's numerous false awakenings. At the end he is congratulated by not making one Finding Nemo joke. |
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EpisodeNumber=168 |
Title=Old Vs. New: True Grit Vs True Grit |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 17:32 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic compares the 1969 and 2010 True Grit films: Best Mattie: 2010 Version (Hailee Steinfeld) |
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EpisodeNumber=169 |
Title=Transformers 3 |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 6:51 |
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ShortSummary=As with past reviews of the series, The Critic starts to review Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) in the same hyperactive way he did in his reviews of the first two films. However, while doing this, he suddenly gets sued by Chester A. Bum for stealing his style. A court (led by General Zod) allows Chester to do the review (as well as any future 'jump cut' reviews). |
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EpisodeNumber=170 |
Title=Milk Money |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 20:03 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Milk Money (1994). He considers the film "sick" and hellbound for taking a sleazy premise and trying to make it family friendly, with a dreadful plot, painful dialogue, bad acting (particularly of Malcolm McDowell), inappropriate overtones, annoying screenwriting cliches, the main characters' similarities to the cast of Full House, and many awkward moments. Special criticism is reserved for a scene when Frank, one of the boys, brings Melanie Griffith's character to [...] education, to which the Critic does a Play-by-Play, pointing out each of the scene's flaws. |
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EpisodeNumber=171 |
Title=Rad |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 19:19 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Rad (1986). He criticizes the poorly-developed plot, uninteresting characters, unconvincing romance, highly repetitive biking stunts, and abrupt ending. The only factor he lends praise to is the fairly realistic bike crashes. |
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EpisodeNumber=172 |
Title=Raiders of the Story Arc - DuckTales |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 24:11 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews the first five episodes of DuckTales. Despite several silly moments, he considers the show to hold up, praising the animation, characters and jokes. |
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EpisodeNumber=173 |
Title=Care Bears in Wonderland |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 21:45 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic happily reviews The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987). He considers it the most forgettable of the three films, criticizing the weak plot, dumb (and seemingly nameless) characters, and apparent insult to the Lewis Carroll book. However, he considers the rapping Cheshire Cat as an enjoyable character. Special criticism is reserved for the running gag of Grumpy Bear complaining of having missed breakfast and its payoff and takes note of the villain';s disturbing facial expression referenced previously in the Critic's "Top 11 Scariest Nostalgic Moments". |
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EpisodeNumber=174 |
Title=Cop and a Half |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 19:26 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Cop and a Half (1993). He criticizes Burt Reynolds and Norman D. Golden II's characters and acting, ridiculous cliches, laughable villains and Henry Winkler's direction, though he gives this film credit for making the Twinkie throw movement effect. Special criticism is reserved for how incompetent the police force is shown to be, especially in the fact that they entrust the child star with jobs that are much too important and mature for a child, such as giving a man a ticket for speeding. |
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EpisodeNumber=175 |
Title=Top 11 Batman The Animated Series Episodes |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 27:05 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic lists the top 11 Batman: The Animated Series episodes: 11. Beware the Gray Ghost |
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EpisodeNumber=176 |
Title=Alaska |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 19:35 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Alaska (1996). While admitting that the film's scenery looks nice, he comments on the unlikeable characters, lack of interaction between them, dull and predictable plot, Charleton Heston's acting, and spinning establishing shots of Alaska, saying the film does not encourage people to visit the state. Special criticism is reserved for where a search plane accidentally flies past the crashed plane they are looking for, despite the fact it is very easy for them to see it; as well as a scene where poachers tease a polar bear cub with the skin of its dead mother. |
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EpisodeNumber=177 |
Title=Let's Play Bart's Nightmare |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2=25:34 |
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ShortSummary=Rather than doing a review, the Critic does a Let's Play of the game Bart's Nightmare (SNES). He finds the game too frustrating to play, and quits in a rage. The video provoked much negative feedback from fans and Walker, not considering it his best work, and the Critic jokingly apologized for the video in his next review of James and the Giant Peach. In the Nostalgia Chick's review of Matilda, it is revealed, via flashback, The Critic told an angry mob of fans outside his window that he would do a Let's Play of Bart's Nightmare instead of criticizing Matilda for his own safety. |
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EpisodeNumber=178 |
Title=James and the Giant Peach |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 22:29 |
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ShortSummary=After the outraged reaction to his Let's Play of Bart's Nightmare, the Critic is forced to attempt a positive review of James and the Giant Peach (1996), despite disliking the film (and is forced to change several negative comments at gunpoint). While praising the creativity, sets and animation, he criticizes the musical numbers, plot holes and story elements that go nowhere. Special criticism is reserved for the side plot about the rhino that kills James' parents. |
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EpisodeNumber=179 |
Title=The Avengers |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 19:17 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic promotes Marvel's The Avengers (2012) by reviewing The Avengers (1998). He criticizes the plot holes, absence of people in the background, the ineptitude of the spy agency, as well their odd choices of names and the overly polite dialogue. Special criticism is reserved for a scene in which the main villain and his henchmen dress in Teddy bear costumes during a meeting. |
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EpisodeNumber=180 |
Title=Simon Sez |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 27:14 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Simon Sez (1999) with Obscurus Lupa. While they admit that the film can be funny, the action scenes are decent and Dennis Rodman is an average actor, they criticize the stupid plot and annoying characters, including Dane Cook. |
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EpisodeNumber=181 |
Title=The Tommyknockers |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 25:33 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic starts off Nostalgia-Ween by reviewing Tommyknockers (1993). While pointing out the usual Stephen King cliches of the miniseries addressed in It and The Langoliers, such as plot holes, melodrama, unlikable characters, over the top acting and a disappointing ending, he praises the buildup, interesting story ideas about exploring a mentally unstable person's mind, and over-the-top performances, and sums it up as "fascinating". Special criticism is reserved for the character Joe, who disrespects his wife Becka, while having an affair. |
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EpisodeNumber=182 |
Title=The Haunting |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 30:36 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic continues Nostalgia-Ween with his review of The Haunting (1999). He considers it to be one of the worst remakes of all time from its original version, if not "the" worst, criticizing the ridiculous plot, lack of subtlety in the characters (particularly the character Theo's implied lesbianism being made more blatant and Owen Wilson's character pointing out the obvious), cartoonish special effects, lack of actual scares, Liam Neeson's bland performace, the anti-climactic ending, and elements that thoroughly insult the original. Special criticism is reserved for the climax where Lili Taylor's character Eleanor gives a speech to the villain Hugh Crain about the power of love, which leads to the Critic to compare it to the ending of the original and burst in a fit of rage. However, he mildly enjoys the scenes with Catherine Zeta-Jones. Walker later put it at Number 10 on his "Worst Movies Nostalgia Critic's Reviewed" list. |
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EpisodeNumber=183 |
Title=Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 26:00 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000). He considers it to be a horrendous sequel to an otherwise interesting film, criticizing the plot holes, characters (especially the Wiccan, Erika), editing, overacting, pointless scenes, unexplained elements and twist ending. Special criticism is reserved for how the film barely has anything to do with the original film and the "Book of Shadows" in the title is never even seen or mentioned at all. |
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EpisodeNumber=184 |
Title=Exorcist 2: The Heretic |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 23:07 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic concludes Nostalgia-Ween with his review of Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977). While not considering it the worst sequel he has ever had to review, he still considers it weak, criticizing the plot holes, lack of story, over usage of locusts and bright lights and that the film never attempts to scare the viewer. |
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EpisodeNumber=185 |
Title=Doug's 1st Movie |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 21:39 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Doug's 1st Movie (1999). Already disliking the actual cartoon (due to childhood torment), he criticizes it as an episode of the show that is too long, disliking the bland unfunny characters, stupid moments, and weird plot points. Special criticism is reserved for when Doug and Skeeter disguise the monster as a female student, and all the other female students describe him as "cute", in addition to a dubbing mistake where the "N" in Funkytown was hard to hear, making it sound like "[...]". However, he is ecstatic when he finds that Disney changed the opening theme, considers a robot as a likable character, and finds Mr. Dink's virtual reality scene to be funny. Like his review of the Nicktoon, Walker again mistakes the characters as attending high school. (It is very obvious that the students attend Bee Bee Bluff Middle School.) |
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EpisodeNumber=186 |
Title=The Cell |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 26:43 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews The Cell (2000). While admitting that some visuals are impressive and praises the idea of exploring a serial killer's mind, he criticizes the film's extremely nonsensical and confusing nature, Vincent D'Onofrio's lack of character development, Vince Vaughn's performance, and essentially labels it as an overly serious exploitation film. Walker later put it at Number 8 on his "Worst Movies Nostalgia Critic's Reviewed" list. |
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EpisodeNumber=187 |
Title=Raiders of the Story Arc: Superman The Animated Series |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 19:01 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews the first three episodes of Superman: The Animated Series. He considers the show to hold up, praising the acting and action along with the well-told and distinct interpretation of Superman's origin story, but considers it rushed. |
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EpisodeNumber=188 |
Title=Felix the Cat: The Movie |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 22:39 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Felix the Cat: The Movie (1988). He considers it one of the worst films he has ever had to review, citing the clumsy and chaotic animation, poor sound editing, pitiful lip synching, horrifying 3D effect in the opening, terrible characters and lack of any thought, focus and structure. He later put at Number 4 on his "Worst Movies Nostalgia Critic's Reviewed" list. |
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EpisodeNumber=189 |
Title=Moulin Rouge! |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
Aux1=Doug Walker |
Aux2= 44:52 |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Moulin Rouge! (2001), along with The Nostalgia Chick and YouTube celebrity brentalfloss in a musical format. Even though the others like the film, he absolutely hates it, criticizing the lack of original music, unnecessarily fast-paced editing, rushed fairytale romance, senseless musical numbers, over the top acting, plot holes, repetitive themes, and terrible writing (though he does seem to let up at "El Tango de Roxanne", admitting he admires the choreography, sets and design). Special criticism is reserved for the heroine's ridiculous plan to save the hero's life by breaking his heart. Throughout the review, brentalfloss and Nostalgia Chick try to convice the Critic that this film lives up to its reception; however, as they progress, they both express their anger towards the main characters' lack of logic and bipolar relationship. In the end, he agrees with his co-reviewers that it is a guilty pleasure. In a previous out-of-character video, Walker had ranked the film as the number one movie he hates that seemingly everyone else loves. In his list, "The Top 11 Nostalgia Critic Episodes", Doug Walker called this his favorite review he has done. He later put the film at Number 9 on his "Worst Movies Nostalgia Critic's reviewed" list. |
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EpisodeNumber=190 |
Title=Babes in Toyland |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Babes in Toyland (1986). While he bashes the poor effects, lame acting, stupid songs, and story elements that come from nowhere, he considers it enjoyable because of its campiness. During the review, he is pestered by the Ghost of Christmas Future to do a Christmas Carol parody. When he refuses, he allows the ghost to pick the next movie to review, which, unfortunately for him, is How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the only Christmas film he genuinely hates. |
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EpisodeNumber=191 |
Title=The Grinch |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews The Grinch (2000) entirely in rhyme reminiscent of the original television special. He questions why the live-action film needed to be made, let alone gaining a cult following, calling the original 1966 special a classic while criticizing Jim Carrey's obnoxious performance, poor sets, terrible camera work, Donald Peterman's muted colors & gloomy cinematography, atrocious jokes and the Whos being depicted as worse characters than the Grinch himself. However, he praises the Grinch's makeup and the third act's loyalty to the book. In the end, he looks at the comments to see if anyone hated the movie, but he realizes he cannot change other people's opinions. Special criticism is reserved for when the Grinch tricks the Mayor of Whoville to kissing his dog Max in the rear. Note: This episode was supposed to air December 13, 2011, but was postponed due to complications on the website. |
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EpisodeNumber=192 |
Title=Child's Play |
WrittenBy=Doug Walker |
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ShortSummary=The Critic reviews Child's Play (1988) with Phelous. They criticize the plot holes, rubbish acting, preposterous premise, and its overall silliness. Phelous points out how the movie goes downhill when Chucky is shown moving and talking, as he was more creepy when he was still inanimate. The Critic ends the review by stating that while he can see why some people can be frightened at the film, it is "pretty dated and corny." Special criticism is reserved for the seemingly faulty devices the characters use throughout the film, such as an exploding toy and a gas oven that explodes immediately. Note: The Critic and Phelous did a review of the sequels Child's Play 2 and 3, but both were uploaded on Phelous' channel. |
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