Nutcrackers (2024) (original) (raw)
In the most unlikely of places, four siblings find a loving shelter in an unexpected turn of circumstances. This endearing comedy-drama draws inspiration from actual events and deftly crafts a gripping story that unites everyone.
In the most unlikely of places, four siblings find a loving shelter in an unexpected turn of circumstances. This endearing comedy-drama draws inspiration from actual events and deftly crafts a gripping story that unites everyone. (less)
Director: David Gordon Green
Writer: Leland Douglas
Starring: Linda Cardellini, Ben Stiller, Edi Patterson, Toby Huss, Tim Heidecker
Review by Brian Orndorf, November 26, 2024
5 / 10
One of the first images in �Nutcrackers� is the main character arriving at his destination, getting out of his car, and stepping in a pile of excrement. That basically represents the viewing experience for the feature, which emerges as an art-house take on a Disney production, finding director David Gordon Green trying to get back to his indie roots while still making an audience-pleasing picture. It�s been a long time since Green worked this loosely, having recently helmed three �Halloween� offerings and an �Exorcist� sequel/reboot-thingee. �Nutcrackers� plays as a creativity refresher for Gr ...read more...
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