The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature

The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Stan, and in the US on fuboTV and Philo. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Will Arnett sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature is worth clearing space for. The jokes in The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. 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. Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2017. What keeps The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Will Arnett is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.