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  • 2014
  • PG
  • Open Road Films (II)
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2014
  • PG
  • Open Road Films (II)
  • 1 h 25 m

Summary Surly, a curmudgeonly squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter - Maury's Nut Store.

Directed By: Peter Lepeniotis

Written By: Lorne Cameron, Daniel Woo, Robert Reece, Peter Lepeniotis

  • 2014
  • PG
  • Open Road Films (II)
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2014
  • PG
  • Open Road Films (II)
  • 1 h 25 m

The Nut Job

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 28 Critic Reviews
37
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 114 User Ratings
4.3
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Summary Surly, a curmudgeonly squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter - Maury's Nut Store.

Directed By: Peter Lepeniotis

Written By: Lorne Cameron, Daniel Woo, Robert Reece, Peter Lepeniotis

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 28 Critic Reviews
37
14% Positive
4 Reviews
57% Mixed
16 Reviews
29% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 28 Critic Reviews
37
14% Positive
4 Reviews
57% Mixed
16 Reviews
29% Negative
8 Reviews

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70
Jan 17, 2014
A delightfully goofy slapstick cartoon with a surprisingly dark heart.
By Bilge Ebiri FULL REVIEW
50
Jan 17, 2014
Too bad that the makers of The Nut Job eagerly purloined Scrat's primal motivation—food—but failed to note the charm of his minimalist approach.
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4.3
25% Positive
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28% Mixed
32 Ratings
47% Negative
54 Ratings

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4.3
25% Positive
28 Ratings
28% Mixed
32 Ratings
47% Negative
54 Ratings

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10
billylenz
Feb 8, 2014
"The Nut Job" was actually pretty good and definitely hilarious. i mean, yea i gotta admit: the story's been done over 200 times before, it's a bit too fast and Surly isn't as likeable as i wanted him to be, but look on the bright side. they did try. the animation was surprisingly really good. the colors are nice and vivid, with some really good 3D too (like when the tree explodes, the nuts and acorns look like they're about to hit your face, it was realistic). the voice acting was good too, but i gotta say: the one who totally stole the show for me was Maya Rudolph as Precious the pug. i'm not saying that just cause i love pugs, but cause Maya Rudolph really knows how to handle a voice role. she does that here and it's great, i really liked it. and i laughed a lot in this movie, and i wasn't the only one. everybody in the theater i was in, they all laughed out loud. it was a hilarious movie and we all liked it. so if u want 87 minutes of laughs, good humor, nice voice acting and a smart premise, go check out The Nut Job. no matter how much bad review it got, i still recommend it. it's a good movie
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10
Atom57
Jan 25, 2014
I really liked this movie though the story is a little bit predictable it was still very fun, exciting and hilarious nothing like Over the Hedge i thought that movie **** but that 's just my opinion.
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50
Jan 11, 2014
The production squeaks by on the visual charm of art director Ian Hastings’ period touches and warm autumnal hues. The voice talent is a decidedly mixed bag.
By Michael Rechtshaffen FULL REVIEW
40
Jan 16, 2014
The Nut Job features muddy-colored and often ugly animation, a plot that feels too stretched out and loaded with details to hold the attention of most children, and more flatulence jokes than anyone deserves.
By Miriam Bale FULL REVIEW
40
Jan 14, 2014
Good-natured and completely forgettable.
By Chris Packham FULL REVIEW
30
Jan 16, 2014
Even at 86 minutes, with plenty of chases and action sequences thrown in, The Nut Job feels overstretched and arbitrary.
By Tasha Robinson FULL REVIEW
0
Jan 15, 2014
The most egregious problem with The Nut Job is how shamelessly it fills in the gaps left by expanding Lepeniotis’ short with generic and tedious rogue-to-hero cliché.
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Supereme
Mar 5, 2017
Despite having a Metascore of 37 I Like this Film and It is so Funny but if is isn't Funny Let me Know................................................
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6
gruffaloslayer1
May 22, 2021
Eh, don't hate it, but don't love it either. I just have mixed feelings to this.
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6
MonkiReviews
May 28, 2017
I enjoyed it a lot more than some reviewers, but it wasn't great. The story feels reused, but in a new way. The animation does feel cheap though, which was sad. Overall it was actually ok.
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3
Carrick
Jun 22, 2020
I’m honestly not surprised this movie ended with a Gangnam Style dance scene.
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3
IAmTech
Jun 18, 2016
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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Production Company Endgame Entertainment, Gulfstream Pictures, Open Road Films (II), Redrover Co. Ltd., ToonBox Entertainment
Release Date Jan 17, 2014
Duration 1 h 25 m
Rating PG
Genres
Tagline Let's Get Nuts!
Website http://www.nutjob.jp/
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Awards

Canadian Cinema Editors Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Golden Trailer Awards
• 1 Nomination
Directors Guild of Canada
• 1 Nomination

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