Ben Stiller’s new Christmas film is a streaming success despite a 37% RT score

Ben StillerDespite its 37% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the new Christmas film has become a streaming success. Since the 1990s, Stiller has been a consistent comedic presence in film and television, beginning with his sketch comedy series, The Ben Stiller Show. He later appeared in shows like Friends, Curb your enthusiasm, Captured developmentAnd ExtrasThe latter earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.

After beginning his career in television, Stiller transitioned to film acting and starred in a number of successful studio comedies such as: There’s something about Mary, Zoolander, Polly came with me, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Tropical thunderAnd The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. However, since the mid-2010s, Stiller has returned to television, directing episodes of Severance pay and other shows. Now, Stiller stars in two of the most unusual Christmas comedies of 2024, nutcracker And Dear Santa Claus.

“Nutcracker” becomes a streaming success

It ranks 7th on Reelgood’s film list

nutcrackerBen Stiller’s new Christmas film has become a streaming success despite its 37% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Written and directed by David Gordon Green, known for his Halloween Reboot trilogy, the new Christmas film follows a stern man whose life is suddenly turned upside down when he becomes the caretaker of his rambunctious, orphaned nephews. Ben Stiller runs it nutcracker alongside Linda Cardellini, Toby Huss, Edi Patterson, Maren Heisler and the Janson brothers as Kicklighter children.

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Now, shortly after its release on November 29th, Ben Stiller’s new Christmas movie has become a streaming success on Hulu. nutcracker takes seventh place Reelgoodis the top 10 film list on all streaming platforms for the week of November 28th to December 4th. Other holiday films that appear in the table are Planes, trains and automobiles And National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacationboth written by John Hughes, and Dear Santa Clauswhich also stars Ben Stiller. Check out the full top 10 below:

Our view on the streaming success of “Nutcracker.”

It’s better than the RT value of 37% suggests

nutcracker The reviews are mixed, laudatory Ben StillerThe film’s solid performances bring some warmth, although the predictable plot and lackluster execution make it a largely mediocre Christmas film. However, for those willing to stick it out: nutcracker‘ End occurs a surprisingly satisfying and emotional ending with the brothers’ ballet performance. nutcracker also represents a welcome reform for director David Gordon Green, who began his career with indie dramas like George Washington, All real girlsAnd Snow angel before moving on to studio comedies and horror reboots like his Halloween trilogy and The Exorcist: Believer.

Source: Reelgood

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