Nutcrackers

Yikes

A big Chicago hot shot named Michael (Mike) must return to smaller life when his sister passes away and leaves 4 kids parentless. He is going back to try and sort the foster parent situation, as things are on hold he must spend the weekend with Justice, Junior, Simon and Samuel. The boys who prove to be a lot will also be an extra heave in trying to find them a new home. The question is will Mikes personal life take importance over the relocation of his nephews.

It's a really good idea for a movie but it feels like nothing clicked, the kids are grieving but acting like feral animals at one minute and an hour later are perfectly fine, this happens a lot in the movie.

There are some heartfelt scenes and the acting isn't an issue, I just feel the movie wasn't Christmas themed bar the last 20 minutes. It was long and boring at times unfortunately, I don't recommend, maybe watch a classic instead, 4/10.

With the name "Nutcrackers," I was expecting this comedy to be more like the Problem Child series with a Christmas twist. Ben Stiller's character mimics the acting he did in the "Meet the Parents" series where he plays an average Joe who finds himself in some comedic situations while caring for four young boys. I gave extra stars for the writers creating realistic scenes in which any parent of unsupervised rambunctious boys could find themselves in. The story line loses stars because of the pivot the story took when the ballet performance idea was introduced. Too much was jammed into such a short amount of time. I don't believe this movie will become a Christmas classic nor do I feel I will be watching it again. However, it does have a nice heartwarming ending.

I really do not understand the harsh reviews. This is a sweet film. Not a typical Christmas film maybe, but also nothing groundbreaking. The boys, all real life brothers, are excellent. I didn't think they were obnoxious characters as other reviewers have suggested, just young kids grieving the loss of both parents! It's not too cheesy or schmaltzy, I laughed out loud a few times (it's gently funny rather than hilarious). This was my first Christmas film of 2024 and a nice gentle one to start the season off. I suppose people expect more lights and music and adventure, plus general cheesiness with a "Christmas" film so perhaps that's is why eating are bad. It's just a nice Sunday afternoon type film. I enjoyed it. Only real criticism is zero diversity. Not really any excuse for that these days.

Atilla Salih Yücer... My good man, you know I hold you in high regard, but master, what manner of atrocious film is this?

David Gordon Green... Alas, what has become of you? Why have you lost your spirit? Each time I say, "Perhaps he will recover with this film," but your career takes an even worse turn... You, the very man who presented us with two such films as Prince Avalanche (2013) and Joe (2013) in the same period...

Ben Stiller... You need to earn your keep as well, of course, you are quite right...

Hulu... I always used to say, "I do hope the Disney+ side takes a leaf out of Hulu's book," but Hulu has become quite like the Disney Channel.

Nutcrackers is a film starring Ben Stiller as an Uncle who has to try and take care of his sisters 4 boys on their farm as she recently passed away.

Its a situation that takes him out of his corporate office life comfort zone.

His Nephews are free spirited and slightly feral but also dealing with trauma and loss.

This is not a laugh out loud hijinks comedy but more of a heartwarming family film.

There is a vague christmas theme but its mot christmassy per se.

The 4 boys are played brilliantly and very real by 4 actual real life brothers who's real lives mimic that of the story.

Overall its a nice but fairly lightweight watch, its not super deep or super funny but it is heartwarming and has some nice themes.

It was nice to see Ben Stiller back acting again in a more serious role.

6 or 7 out of 10.