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 - Stuart Little 2
Season 13 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/3/2020
In the sequel to the family smash, Stuart gets friendly with a bird, but what will the children look like? Nostalgia Critic gives his thoughts on the early 2000s followup. Let's take a look at Stuart Little 2.
#2 - Old VS New: LOTR Animated (1978) vs Lord of the Rings (2001-2003)
Season 2 - Episode 31 - Aired 7/22/2009
The Nostalgia Critic compares the 1978 animated The Lord of the Rings movie and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Which one will be considered the best Lord of the Rings movie?
#3 - Last Action Hero
Season 2 - Episode 32 - Aired 7/29/2009
The Nostalgia Critic reviews the movie Last Action Hero. With Arnold Schwarzenegger's accent and how the movie pokes fun at itself, the Nostalgia Critic finds it hard to comment on the movie. However, with so many random star appearances and lack of realism, he still gives it a try.
#4 - Captain N: The Game Master
Season 2 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/4/2009
The Nostalgia Critic reviews the show Captain N: The Game Master. Even though he likes Nintendo, it still doesn't make up for the show's undeveloped characters that barely resemble their video game designs, as well as the fact that it constantly plugs Nintendo characters and products.
#5 - We're Back: A Dinosaur's Story
Season 2 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/12/2009
The Nostalgia Critic decides to review We're Back: A Dinosaur's Story in the style of Hunter S. Thompson.
#6 - Top 11 F*ck Ups
Season 2 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/1/2009
Everyone makes mistakes, and the Nostalgia Critic is no exception. So, he counts down the Top 11 mistakes he's made so far.
#7 - Old vs New - Willy Wonka (1971) vs Willy Wonka (2005)
Season 2 - Episode 40 - Aired 9/22/2009
The Nostalgia Critic compares the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder to the 2005 remake, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. Which one will win?
#8 - The FREAKIEST Raggedy Ann Movie
Season 14 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2021
She may look like an innocent doll, but in the 70s the strangest version of Raggedy Ann made tons of people ask what the Hell they just watched. Nostalgia Critic takes a look at the freakiest Raggedy Ann Movie.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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!
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - Alpha and Omega
Season 13 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/20/2020
It's been requested for years, so Nostalgia Critic finally looks over the animated kids film from ten years ago. It's...interesting to say the least. Let's see what all the fuss is about with Alpha and Omega.
#15 - Avatar
Season 13 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/27/2020
It was the biggest film of all time for years, so why does nobody care about it? Nostalgia Critic looks back at how James Cameron's sci-fi adventure holds up over ten years later. Let's take a look at Avatar.
#16 - Barb Wire
Season 2 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/14/2009
The Nostalgia Critic reviews the movie Barb Wire, a movie that he thinks was made solely to show off Pamela Anderson's body.
#17 - Superman Returns
Season 13 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/10/2020
How can the most famous superhero of all time be turned into such a super bore? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at why the man of steel failed to take flight over a decade ago. Let's take a look at Superman Returns.
#18 - Totally Spies The Movie
Season 13 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/17/2020
The trio have lasted a surprisingly long time in the public's eye. Let's see if Nostalgia Critic finds anything of value years later with Totally Spies! The Movie.
#19 - Elektra
Season 13 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/24/2020
The Daredevil spinoff didn't wow as many audiences as it would've liked. Let's see if it's as offensive as many comic fans say it is. Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Marvel's Elektra.
#20 - Alita: Battle Angel
Season 13 - Episode 26 - Aired 7/1/2020
Though it got mixed reviews and wasn't the hit some hoped for, there's still a ton of awesomeness that isn't appreciated enough in this anime adaptation! Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Alita: Battle Angel.
#21 - 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.
#22 - Battleship
Season 13 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/15/2020
Yep, this was a thing. Just when Micheal Bay thought he could make a movie out of any toy that went "boom," a different kind of bomb happened instead. Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Battleship.
#23 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Season 13 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/22/2020
It's one of Disney's darkest films, as well as one of Nostalgia Critic's favorites! So what works so well about it and what crumbles like a stone gargoyle? Let's take a look at The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
#24 - The Lion King (2019)
Season 13 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/29/2020
It's one of Disney's highest grossing movies, yet so many people hate it. Let's find out why the remake of a timeless classic fell hard off of Pride Rock. The Nostalgia Critic reviews the live action Lion King from 2019.
#25 - The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Season 13 - Episode 31 - Aired 8/5/2020
By popular demand (and incredible resistance), Nostalgia Critic takes a look at the Sesame Street film based on one of the most annoying red crazes. Let's finally take a look at The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland.