The WORST episodes of Nostalgia Critic
Every episode of Nostalgia Critic ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Nostalgia Critic!
Nostalgia Critic is a popular video series created by Chicago comedian Doug Walker. In the show, he plays the titular Nostalgia Critic, a grumpy and easily aggravated character who mostly reviews entertainment from the 1980s and 1990s. His catch-phrase, "I'm the Nostalgia Critic. I remember it, so you don't have to," usually opens and ends each video.
#1 - Spider-Man 2
Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2020
It's said to be one of the best comic book movies, but a lot more have come out since then. Does this film still weave a strong web? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Spider-Man 2.
#2 - Terminator Genisys
Season 14 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/31/2021
This is it, the WORST Terminator movie, at least according to the NC! What makes what should've been an epic return such an epic blunder? Let's find out as Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Terminator Genisys.
#3 - Critters
Season 13 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/13/2020
The 80s cult hit Critters made people scream with laughter and fear, but mostly laughter. Nostalgia Critic sees if it's still as entertaining so many years later.
#4 - CG vs Hand Drawn Animation
Season 13 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/6/2020
Though 3D animation has dominated the market for awhile, is there anything we're missing by not giving 2D another chance? Nostalgia Critic breaks down his thoughts on CG vs Hand Drawn Animations on a new editorial.
#5 - Independence Day: Resurgence
Season 13 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/29/2020
The old crew is back, well, some of them, to bring us a sequel nobody asked for. Nostalgia Critic checks out the messy explosion of the no doubt expanding franchise. Is Independence Day: Resurgence worth a watch? Find out now!
#6 - Frozen 2
Season 13 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/22/2020
Frozen 2 won a ton of people over, but the Nostalgia Critic seems to be missing the boat. What is he missing? Take a look to figure out.
#7 - Dolittle
Season 13 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/15/2020
The classic storybook character comes to the big screen again, we think, we're not sure what this is. It's crazy, we definitely know that, and impossible to look away when you start watching. Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Dolittle.
#8 - Trolls
Season 13 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/8/2020
The nostalgic dolls made bank at the box office, but does it have lasting power or are you already sick of your kids playing it over and over? Nostalgia Critic looks at the hit film Trolls before the sequel World Tour comes out.
#9 - The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Season 13 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/1/2020
It's the worst Spider-Man movie ever made! Let's see if it's worth all the bad hype. Nostalgia Critic takes a look at The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
#10 - The Amazing Spider-Man
Season 13 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2020
It's the first (and second to last?) Marc Webb Spider-Man movie! It's gotten quite the backlash in the past few years but Nostalgia Critic is wondering if it's worth all the anger. Let's take a look at The Amazing Spider-Man.
#11 - Spider-Man 3
Season 13 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/18/2020
It's the Raimi Spider-Man flick that ended all Raimi Spider-Man flicks, literally. The hate this movie gets is massive, but Nostalgia Critic is going to see if it's still warranted after all these years. Let's take a look at Spider-Man 3.
#12 - Terminator: Dark Fate
Season 14 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/7/2021
It's got Arnold, James Cameron, AND Linda Hamilton back! What could go wrong? Surprisingly quite a bit. Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Terminator: Dark Fate.
#13 - Spider-Man
Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2020
Spider-Month begins with the film that started it all! Sam Raimi's Spider-Man seems to getting mixed responses recently, but are they warranted? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at how well they held up.
#14 - Should We Stop Method Acting?
Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2020
We always hear about actors making other people's lives Hell for a role, but is it really worth it? Nostalgia Critic looks at the pros and cons of method acting.
#15 - Supergirl
Season 13 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2020
This movie is bonkers, but in a good way or a bad way? See the crazy movie that came out before the hit TV show! Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Supergirl.
#16 - Duckman
Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2020
The raunchy, sleazy, anti-woke and anti-PC show was more ahead of its time than people give credit for...even though it didn't always look that way. Nostalgia Critic gives his thoughts on the classic 90s show, Duckman.
#17 - Con Air
Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2020
It's the Nic Cage smash that knew how to smash! What does the Nostalgia Critic think about the 90s all-star blockbuster, Con Air?
#18 - Are Films Becoming Game Patches?
Season 13 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/2020
With the changes happening to digitally "fix' films before and after they come out, are films going the same route as many buggy video games?
#19 - Terminator Salvation
Season 14 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/24/2021
It's the first (and last) Terminator spin-off film without Arnold. The result? It needed more Arnold. Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Terminator Salvation.
#20 - Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Season 14 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/2021
Ah when things started to go downhill. The third film may have some memorable moments, but does it hold a candle to the first two? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.
#21 - Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Season 14 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2021
Continuing Terminator Month, NC looks over easily the best one of them all! Does anything about this film not work so many years later? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
#22 - The Terminator
Season 14 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2021
Nostalgia Critic starts Terminator Month with the 80s smash hit that started a franchise of killer robotic Austrians! Is it as good as you remember? Let's take a look at The Terminator!
#23 - Mouse Hunt
Season 13 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/8/2020
Nobody knows what to make of it. Is it dark or light? Clever or dumb? Beautiful or hideous? Nostalgia Critic looks over the late 90s slapstick family film Mouse Hunt.
#24 - Problem Child
Season 13 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/16/2020
It has 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, one of the most immature movies ever made...so how come Nostalgia Critic has a soft spot for it? Let's take a look at Problem Child.
#25 - Playing with Fire
Season 13 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/9/2020
One of the most bizarre, uncomfortable, yet somehow empty films about a strong guy looking after kids. On top of that, it has 'My Little Pony?' Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Playing with Fire.