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The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
2017 91 min Canada, South Korea, United States of America PG 6+
★5.1
Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Cal Brunker
Trailers
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Description
When the evil mayor of Oakton decides to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place, Surly Squirrel and his ragtag group of animal friends need to band together to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$28.37M
Worldwide:
$68.74M
Starring
Will Arnett
Actor
Maya Rudolph
Actor
Bobby Cannavale
Actor
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
The Nut Job 2 is generally viewed as a functional but formulaic children's film that relies heavily on genre clichés. While it is criticized for a predictable plot and thin villainy, it finds moderate success as a bright, watchable experience for young children that is improved by solid animation and an engaging score.
| Production | The animation is vibrant and technically proficient, effectively holding the attention of younger viewers. | |
| Screenplay | The film utilizes an uninspired, repetitive plot that leans heavily on generic tropes rather than original storytelling. | |
| Score | The musical score is noticeably improved and enriched compared to the previous installment. | |
| Theme | The film's moralizing is delivered with a lack of subtlety, which some find transparent and didactic while others appreciate its earnest, child-friendly message. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the comedy vary; some find it a collection of average, forgettable jokes, while others enjoy the occasional adult-oriented humor and Jackie Chan's performance. |