The Nut Job
Open Road Films | Release Date: January 17, 2014
4.2
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Leo9127Feb 3, 2014
It is such a shame that so beautiful CGI is wasted on an unfunny generic mess, I guess little children might enjoy this, but still this is really a pain to sit through.
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QadoshMar 6, 2014
Though it is a story about animals, it is just too ridiculous to follow. The story line was boring and poorly developed. I kept hoping for something positive to come out of this movie, but it didn't happen. I love animated films, but not thisThough it is a story about animals, it is just too ridiculous to follow. The story line was boring and poorly developed. I kept hoping for something positive to come out of this movie, but it didn't happen. I love animated films, but not this one. Highly disappointed!… Expand
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IMAX500Jun 8, 2014
This movie is not good at all!!! Sound Mixing for the characters are bad there not both left and the right speaker. Every time they move to left or right. It goes to the right or left speaker. The mouse, does not speak at all expect in theThis movie is not good at all!!! Sound Mixing for the characters are bad there not both left and the right speaker. Every time they move to left or right. It goes to the right or left speaker. The mouse, does not speak at all expect in the end. Voices are not right for the movie. A dog is a boy! Not a girl! Don't watch the movie at all! But the Script and animation is pretty good.… Expand
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KNDNumbuh2008Jan 25, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not want to see that movie. It's so boring and i'm too bored about that. "The Nut Job" will be the worst movie ever and given two thumbs way DOWN!… Expand
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JacobMay 15, 2015
The Nut Job actually got a theatrical release. The film is of poor quality making it questionable why it wasn’t released straight to DVD. The Nut Job is plagued by the typical problems children’s films face such as two-dimensional characters,The Nut Job actually got a theatrical release. The film is of poor quality making it questionable why it wasn’t released straight to DVD. The Nut Job is plagued by the typical problems children’s films face such as two-dimensional characters, bad jokes, and a unoriginal story. The writers half-ass that department as expected but unlike some films which have decent/really good animation to make up for it (ex. The Lorax, Free Birds) the animation is awful. This film isn’t Foodfight level of bad as nothing in here is offensive or obnoxious and young children may be mildly entertained by the film but is upsetting to see a studio release something in theaters without putting any effort into it. The film is of such low quality that it doesn’t deserve a theatrical release and should’ve gone straight to DVD where most low quality films are sent. Even then its not something that is worth sitting through. I feel bad for all the parents who had to sit through this film and shudder at the thought that this film is getting a sequel.… Expand
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MagicManRAWJun 30, 2014
Seriously, the worst animated film I have seen in years. My kids hated it and wanted me to turn it off and rewatch other movies instead. I made them finish it, but just horrible. Stupid story. Terrible characters and acting. Yes, theSeriously, the worst animated film I have seen in years. My kids hated it and wanted me to turn it off and rewatch other movies instead. I made them finish it, but just horrible. Stupid story. Terrible characters and acting. Yes, the voices in this movie actually annoyed me. That's saying something. Whoever made this I think just had one small idea and thought they can make a mint on it.… Expand
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itsthecriticApr 22, 2014
Okay, some jokes were funny, but the rest is horrible. I mean, how hard is it to get nuts? It's not like you'll die trying to get food. And the Raccoon--typical. If it weren't for Heigl's voice, this movie would have been downright boring.
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expanddongOct 8, 2014
The Nut Job is one of the worst movies i have ever watched. Nuff said. Oh And by the way Open Road Films if your reading this MAKE A BETTER MOVIE And hire some good voice actors for once.
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DCEdmondsNov 13, 2014
"The Nut Job" 10 Scale Rating: 3.5 (Bad) ...

The Good: The story itself isn't too bad and the potential was there. Will Arnett and Liam Neeson were excellent, especially Neeson. I usually dislike voice actors who stand out so much that it"The Nut Job" 10 Scale Rating: 3.5 (Bad) ...

The Good: The story itself isn't too bad and the potential was there. Will Arnett and Liam Neeson were excellent, especially Neeson. I usually dislike voice actors who stand out so much that it is obvious who they are, but Neeson fit.

The Bad: For starters, the animation simply isn't very good. It would have been considered sate of the art maybe a decade ago, but here in 2014 this seemed like a lazy effort. Despite a decent story there isn't much humor, heart, or many great moments in the film. The movie relies almost solely on poor slapstick and completely misses the mark. Brendan Fraser's character was especially annoying and I was relieved when he disappeared for awhile.… Expand
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GentM2015Jun 9, 2015
The Nut Job it's as terrible as it sounds.You would think that a 2014 animation would be better or at least better looking but no.How came up with this idea in the first place,or even a better question Who approved this movie in the firstThe Nut Job it's as terrible as it sounds.You would think that a 2014 animation would be better or at least better looking but no.How came up with this idea in the first place,or even a better question Who approved this movie in the first place anyway ?
Why are they making a second movie I will never understand.Probably because of the movie this movie made.Why do people keep on watching these terrible movies ? I don't understand what is considered good in this movie to watch it on cinema ? I even regret very much watching it at home.
Just do not watch this film if you still haven't please don't let these stupid and worthless movies evolve.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeDec 30, 2015
It's time to call off the job as Surly and friends learn how to make a movie with great respect and not make another movie like this. As the sequel occurs, hopes are that a third one won't happen ever.
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nahtan1244Feb 21, 2016
Bad, generic boring and predictable are words to describe the nut job You have an unlikable main character who your supposed to feel bad for as soon as things go wrong with him. Then you meet the villains the hero kinda redeems himself andBad, generic boring and predictable are words to describe the nut job You have an unlikable main character who your supposed to feel bad for as soon as things go wrong with him. Then you meet the villains the hero kinda redeems himself and then your supposed to be happy but you can't. This time of redemption of a character was not done the right way. Also the animation was bad. There was not enough source material to cover the entire movie and the voice acting was not very at all. Don't even rent this movie it's that bad and forgettable.… Expand
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IAmTechJun 18, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Park creatures are the focus of this animal based adventure, well park creatures and some woodland creatures it seems. So its kinda like 'Over the Hedge' but just nowhere near as good or funny. For some unknown reason the movie is set in 1959 although I had no clue to this whilst watching, I just thought it was the artistic style for quirkiness. All these little mammals live in or near a big tree within a park, winter is coming and they gotta collect nuts to survive. I kinda always thought that was a squirrel thing but in this movie raccoon's moles birds etc...all seem to want nuts too.

Believe it or not that's pretty much the entire premise, creatures after nuts. The gimmick being after accidentally burning down the big tree whilst trying to nab nuts, Surly Squirrel is outcast into the city to survive as punishment. There he discovers a basement full of nuts but the basement is also the HQ for some bank robbers who are attempting their own heist. Hence the movie being called the Nut Job because it deals with a bank job and a similar job for the creatures trying to nab these nuts...such a clever play on the 'Italian Job' movie...oh geez...face in palms cringe time. Oh and I guess Surly Squirrel is caused this down to the fact he's miserable mean and selfish right? (*groan*).

OK the movie looks good of course, I can't fault that but its hardly a surprise is it. Everything is animated beautifully and looks glossy. All the characters are well designed, they all look as they should (cartoony versions of animals) and the voice acting work is solid. The nameless raccoon character looks to have been designed around Liam Neeson's face as they both have similar facial expressions and a big conk which work well. Various other characters are as you'd expect with the stereotypical dumb clumsy characters, fat ugly characters, tough large characters and the one main attractive female character (attractive on an animal level).

Most of these characters are all reasonable enough accept for Grayson Squirrel who is the park hero...but is actually very incompetent and cowardly (you're suppose to laugh now...this is the funny character). This guy is annoying and pretty pointless really, he serves no real purpose and could be easily hacked out of the movie. Naturally Brendan Fraser voices this highly annoying and pointless squirrel and we've seen this act before from Fraser.

One problem with this movie is there are too many character I think, you're never really sure if you actually like any of them because most of them are so fundamentally unlikable and boring. Well that and incredibly clichéd predictable and stereotypical of every animal animated movie ever! The plot is so utterly drab and it goes nowhere! they wanna steal nuts, OK so steal them, what's the big deal. The stupid thing is they're animals...they could probably grab nuts and all sorts from anywhere in a city and in the end they don't actually manage to get them anyway! Half of them got flushed away in the river and can you count wet soggy nuts a score? The actual bank heist sub-plot going on with the humans just seemed so redundant, who cares? I didn't. It didn't really bare any influence or relevance on the animal plot going on around their feet.

Christ this movie was dull! I mean seriously I was getting up and doing other things. The plot is so slow, so dull, so unadventurous. The characters are so basic, so flat, so completely lifeless and clichéd its painful, the fact the movie tries to be funny also sticks out like a sore thumb and bombs hard. Grayson Squirrel is clearly meant to be the pant wettingly funny aspect of the movie and he sucks ass! whilst the main hero squirrel Surly is just depressing. Oh and Hollywood people...its kinda creepy animating these cutesy creatures with human expressions and body movements.

What was that soundtrack about?! I'm guessing the use of horrendous 'Gangnam Style' track is down to the fact the movie was co-produced in South Korea. Was that really necessary? oh and was it remotely necessary to have an animated PSY in the end credits doing that stupid dance with all the animals!! Good God that was terrible, switched that sh*t off quicker than you can say that song will date this movie badly in years to come.… Expand
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HomerSimpson12Sep 27, 2016
Though it is a story about animals, it is just too ridiculous to follow. The story line was boring and poorly developed. I kept hoping for something positive to come out of this movie, but it didn't happen. I love animated films, but not thisThough it is a story about animals, it is just too ridiculous to follow. The story line was boring and poorly developed. I kept hoping for something positive to come out of this movie, but it didn't happen. I love animated films, but not this one. Highly disappointed!… Expand
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JPKNov 23, 2019
YUCK!
The Nut Job is immature, annoying, stupid, horribly written, and outright ridiculous.
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CarrickJun 22, 2020
I’m honestly not surprised this movie ended with a Gangnam Style dance scene.
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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021
one of the worst movie ever from 2014! the animation is so dumb! the characters are idiots! and the plot is unoriginal!
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