Gremlins - Nostalgia Critic

[@ChannelAwesome]

MERRY CHRISTMAS! What's your favorite Christmas movies?

[@havdroid9769]

PRETTY PLEASE, First DAY WAITING FOR THE Legomonth MOVIE REVIEW EPISODES (Including Ninjago) BY THE ,,Nostalgia Critic" HIMSELF! PLEASE SEE THIS Doug! Other peoples like: @noeltorres9175 @poweroffriendship2.0 @claytonrios1 @IsaacV24 ​@theautisticsuperhero @purpleheart3000 @ponygon777 @Arsaja And @juliopeinado2660 Are still waiting for the full version of the ,,20.12.2024" video!

[@CMB-1988]

lethal weapon lol

[@nataliehughes1020]

Merry Christmas!!!! 🎄🎅🎁 10. Elf 2003 9. Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas 8. Babes in Toyland 1997 7. The Story of Santa Claus 6. Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer 5. Ernest Saves Christmas 4. Klaus 2019 3. Home Sweet Home Alone 2. Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July 1. Olive the Other Reindeer How about reviewing Jimmy Timmy Power Hour trilogy and Destination Imagination?

[@havdroid9769]

Merry Christmas and a Happy new year Nostalgia Critic!

[@thefantasticretroreviewer3941]

😊😊😊Keep on making great videos

[@smjsuperscott]

"Do I wish you a happy 9/11?" has to be one of the best lines you've come up with in years, great job!

[@zacharybartolo5111]

I burst into laughter after hearing that!

[@erikbihari3625]

Why doesn't his recommended Auschwitz for Bambi?

[@Painfulldarksoul]

I knew the devil was one of us Europeans!

[@RedTail1-1]

Glad to know a national tragedy can be used for comedy now...

[@smjsuperscott]

@@RedTail1-1 so am I, very glad

[@samuelbarber6177]

Okay, here’s a pitch for an ad: A Gremlin is running amok, until, he eats a Snickers, at which point it turns into Gizmo?

[@AngelWingsYT]

Well you truely arent you when your hungry

[@rckblzr]

Kind of the opposite of how it works though. Maybe show the Mogwai eating the Snickers and then becoming a Gremlin?

[@EionBlue]

Snickers is so good, it can turn gremlins back to Mogwais.

[@wstine79]

It's interesting that Doug's computer was infected by Gremlins when he was editing the Gremlins review in the editing system.

[@kdusel1991]

Maybe it was Stripe

[@UltraVibeProductions]

It was the Glitch Gremlin from AVGN.

[@akirayamaguchithekitsune4010]

Glitch gremlins need to be in Gremlins 3

[@wstine79]

@UltraVibeProductions The Glitch Gremlin needs to get out of the office and back into video games and editing suites.

[@koneheadcokehead4981]

Another Fun Fact: Originally, Stripe and Gizmo were the same character. This changed when executive producer Steven Spielberg insisted one of the Gremlins be a good guy with whom the audience could identify. Director Joe Dante expresses that this decision was the reason why the film is fondly remembered.

[@wolfwing1]

I've definetly wondered what would happen to him, would he turn evil, or be a good gremliin

[@WilliamLovell-oh1rb]

Similarly the dog or cat who is friendliest to humans in a litter is always the most dominant.

[@windsmith4048]

It kind of makes sense why the gizmo animatronic kept breaking down too, it was only meant to be in the first quarter of the movie and not the whole thing.

[@kristhebard]

@@koneheadcokehead4981 ngl was pry a good call, otherwise we would have a goofy movie culminating in pet death

[@ariadnefrolich7243]

Even as a kid I didn't trust Gizmo because he had the potential to become a Gremlin.

[@shainewhite2781]

NICE! The script was a lot darker and more violent than the final cut of the movie: The Gremlins kill Billy's mom and they throw her severed head down the stairs after he comes home. The Gremlins even kill and eat the family dog. The gremlins even attack a McDonald's restaurant, but instead of eating the burgers, they kill and eat the customers. The ending was going to have Gizmo transform into a Gremlin in order to fight off the leader, Stripe, but Steven Spielberg rejected the idea of seeing a cute character like Gizmo turning into a monster, as he wanted him to become the hero of the story. This film as well as Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom are the reason why we have the PG-13 rating.

[@kdusel1991]

Gremlins is awesome!!

[@chasehedges6775]

Sooooo true. This movie is DARK!

[@abegarfield7030]

To be honest, I'd rather eat human flesh than anything McDonald's serves.

[@wstine79]

There was a subllplot of the bank and Mrs Deagle buying up property in town to resell them to foreign investors.

[@chasehedges6775]

@abegarfield7030 I mean, the fish sandwich is good.

[@robnhood05]

12:17 Rob pouring his heart out and not saying "Everything will be alright" is funny 😄😄😄😄

[@trinaq]

Kate's explanation of why she hates Christmas so much really sent shivers down my spine as a child, though it seemed darkly hilarious for a Christmas horror film. Billy doesn't look like he's even listening to her, and they even parodied it in the sequel. The epitome of Black Comedy.

[@kdusel1991]

I find it darkly comedic! You gotta laugh at how horrifying it is. Also I kinda had a little crush on Kate's actress as a kid because of this movie!

[@abegarfield7030]

​@@kdusel1991 It upset me because my father died the exact same way. Oh, hang on. No he didn't. He died because I got high on all of his heart pills.

[@huntercoleman460]

@@kdusel1991 ever see her Fast Time at Ridgemont High?

[@ArmiGirl90]

Her trauma was taken from an urban legend

[@huntercoleman460]

@@ArmiGirl90 what urban legend is that?

[@Doftimus]

I don't normally comment on such things but I want to say thank you Doug for this one. After a year losing my dad, my home, my job and my cat. I appreciate that you acknowledge the year that it's been and resonated very much with this. After spending this Christmas alone this video pulled the emotional strings. Just wanted to say thank you for this. As it's been the same for me. Just one thing after another... Thank you Doug

[@frankforttheorangee2produc110]

I honestly love how gizmo is the only obedient mogwai in the pack. Not wanting to destroy anything his hosts have and care about. Whilst every other mogwai is an absolute disaster.

[@GrandInfernoElite]

Gizmo is actually an abnormal mogwai. The species are naturally destructive little jerks.

[@sewgeekdesigns9113]

Like he just want cuddles and to dance lol

[@AngelWingsYT]

Gizmo: these ppl take care of me so i must do the same Stripe: imma cause ALL the hell

[@johntumahab323]

@@frankforttheorangee2produc110 I heard a novelization finally gave a bizarre, goofy, and yet satisfying explanation. Some alien race wanted to send a message of goodwill to all sentient life in the universe by gifting each species the ultimate pet. Cute, cuddly, friendly, intelligent, can easily be replicated for everyone with water, and, if you get bored with it or have too many, easily removed with a bit of bright light. Unfortunately, some of the models they sent out were defective...not only being only capable of spawning only evil offspring but they transform into monsters if you accidentally feed them after midnight on your planet.

[@dylansharp8471]

@@johntumahab323 The animated prequel gave a different explanation. It involved something about Gods wanting to test Humanity.

[@BlueDiamond850]

I love it when Rob shows up. Every joke is just amazing!

[@murphcoenterprises5598]

"And thats how I learned theyre was no Nostalgia Critic"- Phoebe Cates in a alternate timeline maybe.

[@FrostFire1987]

i have a psycho Chihuahua called gizmo, he's cute until food is involved then he thinks he's mike tyson

[@thechickapedia1175]

Sounds about right for a chihuahua 😂

[@Perid0tStar]

We have a longhair tortoise shell kitty named Gizmo-- she's half the size of our long-haired tabby boy but she rules the living room with an iron fist xD

[@koneheadcokehead4981]

A Controversial Fact: The Santa speech proved to be controversial and studio executives insisted upon its removal because they felt it was too ambiguous as to whether it was supposed to be funny or sad. Director Joe Dante however stubbornly refused to take the scene out saying it represented this movie as a whole, which had a combination of horrific and comedic elements. Executive producer Steven Spielberg did not like the scene, but despite his creative control, he viewed this movie as Dante's project and allowed him to leave it in.

[@irkenpony17]

What a lad.

[@AxlPatrol]

It's funny because the scene doesn't move the plot along at all. It's so random and out of left field and doesn't go anywhere after that.

[@BioGoji-zm5ph]

And then the sequel made fun of it.

[@illswitch86]

It’s the reason I don’t show this movie to my kids. I wish she would have ended with “and that’s why I hate Christmas.”

[@PurpleFury2375]

​@@illswitch86 I watched it as a kid no problem and still believed in him

[@dragondaveltd1992]

22:10 Congratulations on getting a new studio, Critic! And Merry Christmas!

[@GBmovieluv]

Looks nice too

[@akirayamaguchithekitsune4010]

Fun fact Mogwai are basically In Chinese mythology, mogwai are demons or devils that are violent and often harm humans: Origin: The word "mogwai" comes from the Cantonese word for "monster," "evil spirit," "devil," or "demon"

[@akirayamaguchithekitsune4010]

Bloodthirsty malevolent demons with ugly appearances derived from Indian legend and entering China through the influence of Buddhism. They are described as evil man-eaters of large appearance and stature, and capable of swift and terrifying flight

[@Akirayamabuchithekitsune]

Sound interesting culture

[@OH_MY_DOGGG]

Mogwai is every cool persons favorite band. Ive seen em live.

[@SuperXzm]

and his mortal enemy Mowgli...

[@naamadossantossilva4736]

Is it related to "yaoguai"?

[@Gapthrosnir]

The funny thing is, when they 'fan' rang up, it made me think of an email I sent to AVGN, thanking him for genuinely being a great inspiration and his videos helping me get through a really rough patch, and how kind he was in his response, when she said AVGN I coughed up my drink laughing.

[@mst3kguy754]

Same here. There was legit a time, when the Nostalgia Critic was the one thing to keep me going from week to week. I am a lot better now but sometimes i think back and just be thankful that i found his videos back than.

[@danielryanmulligan9381]

Everything you guys are saying, I’m in the hospital right now, and you guys are 100% right(though, oddly, NOT for mental shit, but the usual physical shit…)!!!!! Dan aka…ps god bless and merry fucking Christmas, everyone!!!!!

[@5192aaron]

"Why are you working on the road, it's FINE!" "It's Illinois. We don't need a reason." As an Illinoisan, I felt that in my core.

[@Freyja_fenris]

@@5192aaron Yup, same.

[@GBmovieluv]

Reminds me of construction in Southern California back around in the mid-90s

[@LadyOnikara]

Yeah, they don't do construction like that anymore. (They don't really do any at all actually.)

[@alexisdominey6487]

Where I live theyll.redo perfectly fine roads and do the bare minimum of roads that need work. Hell part of the parking lot at one of the hospitals is damaged and its next to the emergency drop-off.

[@ffx2player]

Oh good someone else. Yeah, I had to snort in sympathy

[@spyrotamer]

What's funny is that, as a kid, I used to be DEATHLY afraid of this movie, but now it's one of my favorite Christmas films. The scene with the mother fighting the gremlins originally scared me a lot, but now it's my favorite part of the movie. Love it to this day! And before I forget, Merry Christmas, Doug!!!! 🎄

[@chasehedges6775]

Soooo true and Merry Christmas.

[@GarciaSweet]

Man Young me was shook of ts

[@brianalambert1192]

I'm really happy to hear the Critic got a studio again. I was so worried that this year had just did such a number on him that he was giving up, but I absolutely love the skits and getting a bunch of people together for projects. And speaking as someone who has had a rough couple of years, the ending "message" is just what I needed to hear. I've been in a situation where I just keep getting news that is worse and worse. For my own sanity, I can't be in this same situation this time next year, so I'm kind of on the precipice of some choices that are either going to be jumping off the cliff or just major gamechangers. And the reminder that things might keep getting bad, but statistically something has to go right, yeah I need it

[@tayloredwards1675]

Well, I hope that things get better for you soon, and that in those really difficult times when you feel like you’re in a dark place I hope you have people that you can talk to and let help you ❤

[@mrbennreid]

17:09 the dead dad dressed as Santa story actually gets more sad when back in 2020 there was a news report about this very thing…dad dressed as Santa, tried going down the chimney, got stuck, died, and wasn’t found until New Years… you know that family doesn’t watch gremlins at Christmas time…or anytime…

[@Devious_Reviews]

Considering a residential flue is 8 to 12 inches it makes me wonder how anyone thinks they can fit into one. They're small on purpose (though proportionate to the fireplace) to create a natural vacuum so smoke can rise. No way in hell is a full grown man getting in there. Small child? Maybe, like the one who climbed into one to escape his bullies but got stuck and perished.

[@KombatGod]

Ok, the construction worker going "Louder! Louder!" gotta be one of my alltime favorite jokes ever.

[@wstine79]

Jackie Joseph and Dick Miller were casted as the Futtermans by Joe Dante as an homage to the original Little Shop of Horrors. Jackie was Audrey and Dick was a customer who ate carnations. Plus, Dick was obligated to be in every movie involving Roger Corman or an alumni of his.

[@kdusel1991]

Billy's mom is such a badass!! Gotta love Dick Miller too!!

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

They were also in the sequel. Dick defeating the flying gremlin.

[@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854]

Dick Miller's birthday was Christmas...

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

@@wstine79 dick miller was in Looney tunes back in action as the Security guard.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

@@kdusel1991 mommy warrior princess.

[@TheCommenterDragon]

"Gremlins" is one of my all time favorite film franchises! Zach Galligan did an outstanding job as Billy, and of course the Mogwai used to scare the crap out of me as a kid. But I did love the lore about the Mogwai, it was very interesting.

[@jacobdehaan4114]

Illinois and Michigan have one thing in common: road construction is done for no reason

[@Thunderlips-60602]

21:08 Nice attention to detail. Both AVGN and NC made reviews of the Wizard.

[@CaptainCat101]

Of course! There's a Gremlin in your studio! That's why things keep going wrong

[@kdusel1991]

Maybe it's Stripe!

[@mintyaquagreen1675]

The work of Mohawk, Lenny, George, and Daffy.

[@tayloredwards1675]

Only it’s the bugs bunny gremlin, blowing up stuff 😂

[@CaptainSEnthusiast]

Kate going into her traumatic experience about Christmas out of nowhere gotta be top 10 ‘what is blud yapping about’ moments

[@Jaeden-Man89]

12:54 Brotherly love! Can you tell?😅

[@laureneras9523]

Love you too Rob

[@gavinblack412]

I don't even have a sibling and I felt that😂

[@luigipowdemo6458]

Not too different from what I deal with.

[@whatgsaid]

When I was going through really bad autoimmune flare-ups last year, I would turn on your review videos to calm me down / give me something to feel better about when I had to be in the ER waiting to see someone. I wish I could help you back somehow, but know that you really do have people out there who you’ve gotten through stuff!

[@Jordan3DS]

I'm so sorry, I hope your health improves :(

[@whatgsaid]

@ thank you so much!

[@joechill6327]

Heard you had to revive a dead SD card for this one, it's a Christmas miracle this came out on time.

[@gen77c]

I do have a for real story about what the Critic means to me. I discovered his videos in 2012. My dad had a stroke and I had to leave college and move back home to take care of him and the family business, and I was really really depressed. I discovered the Critic and I binged all his videos and all the videos from Nostalgia Chick and all the others, and every video he's done since. They helped me through a hard time so really thank you for doing your stuff...

[@Borgmatha1027]

I Sympathize with you Doug, 2024 was a personally awful year for me too.

[@DarkKnightofAnime]

I kinda went through that phase myself from 2020-2023, 2024 has been moreso my picking myself back up kind of year

[@klimmr]

Same here

[@saphcal]

same

[@Jordan3DS]

I'm sorry guys, I hope 2025 is better for you!

[@klimmr]

@Jordan3DS Hopefully 2025 will feel more like 2017. An ironically good year, but still a good year.

[@slybourbon]

I started watching you in 2006/2007, Doug! You've helped me find my comedic voice, inspired my dreams and gotten me through 5 breakups, a million depressive episodes and 1 toxic relationship. We love you guys!!! It's gonna get better my dude - everything WILL be alright!! ❤❤

[@justicem2853]

Oh how I’ve waited so patiently for this one.

[@Polinize]

Been so rough this year we didn't even decorate. No Tree. Heck, We didn't even put stockings up. Still had a good time besides all that. It just feels like life's wonder, and whimsy. Is just being sucked from the earth. This definitely helped bring some of that holiday goodness back. Thank You Nostalgia Critic, and Team For Over a DECADE of entertainment. We can't wait to see what's next. Much Love, Peace Out!

[@dougeaton7600]

As a kid, I asked my mom if she could get me a Gizmo for a pet.

[@kdusel1991]

I love when he sings!!

[@dougeaton7600]

@kdusel1991 warms my heart to this day everytime I hear him sing.

[@boneyard009]

"Gizmo, CaCa". Best quote of the movie...hahaha

[@SaturatedSammie]

"Do I wish you a happy 911?" is such a good line

[@TilasTrinity]

Doug, I feel you with 2024 being a beyond terrible year. Lost my mom to cancer in February. Nearly lost my husband’s mom to sepsis in March. She barely survived but has to relearn everything. In June my van blew its transmission, costing thousands to repair. In August I got demoted at work because my boss up and decided 5+ years of hard work & loyalty mean Jack and she wanted to hire a friend to fill my position as assistant manager. In November just two days before what would have been my mom’s birthday, her brother-in-law, my closest uncle died (so my Aunt lost her sister & husband in the span in less than a year). I want… so much for 2024 to be over with. I’m so… very… very tired. Wishing you and yours a happier 2025 Doug. Been a fan since you started the original thatguywiththeglasses . Here’s to a brighter future for us all.

[@claytonrios1]

At least the Gremlins were watching the original Snow White. I think they'd hate the trailers for the remake.

[@chasehedges6775]

BASED GREMLIMS!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@geardog24]

“The mother is pretty badass.” If only we had more mothers like this in horror movies, instead of the cliche gets killed off for cheap character development.

[@saltyk9869]

Or just in general in movies.

[@chasehedges6775]

@@saltyk9869 💯

[@tempestvenator9809]

I know right? Such an overused trope that I just groan whenever I see it.

[@BugsyFoga]

A Christmas classic made for the whole family

[@chasehedges6775]

A FAMILY PICTURE!

[@kdusel1991]

​@@chasehedges6775 I understood that reference!!

[@trinaq]

Nothing like seeing monstrous creatures come to life and attack everyone in their path in a family Christmas film.

[@josephippolito1402]

I couldn't agree more

[@chasehedges6775]

@@trinaq A perfect way to celebrate the holidays.

[@sarahmcmann5253]

I have also loved The Nostalgia Critic for such a long time. My first video of his I watched was his Inspector Gadget review, and it was so funny. Ever since then he always makes me laugh no matter what I feel. I hope you have a better year Critic cause you are truly one of the best KZbinrs ever. Merry Christmas

[@fireball1249]

My first ever Nostalgia Critic Video I saw was his Captain Planet Review that my little Brother showed me. It would take me some Years later for me to actually start watching NC myself and since then, I've been a regular Viewer eagerly awaiting a new Episode every Wednesday.

[@sarahmcmann5253]

@@fireball1249me too… a new video of his makes Wednesdays better and better

[@KJK97024]

My first NC video was Hook. It also took me a while to become a regular watcher, but I’m so glad that I did. I proudly and eagerly await whatever comes next.

[@trinaq]

The mum being a badass, and killing the gremlins in the kitchen, and the old lady being launched into midair, still stick with me, years after having originally seen it.

[@chasehedges6775]

So many memorable scenes.

[@Aussieroth7]

It's amazing how many voice actors were the Mogwi and Gremlins. Bob Bergen (Porky Pig and Luke Skywalker in several Star Wars Games), Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime, Eeyore, the king from Voltron), even Michael Winslow from Police Academy was in there, and Stripe was voiced by Frank Welker (Megatron, Dr. Claw, Freddy Jones).

[@bigstve61345]

"Its Illinois we dont need a reason" yep that sums up Illinois perfectly 😂😂😂

[@LauraDoogan]

Yeh ive been watching nostalgia critic since about 2012 so since i was 9 ik he wont see this message but hes arguably one of the pioneers of youtube and has brought us so many laughs for over 15 years... much love and keep ur head up and enjoy ur work Merry christmas everyone have a happy new year

[@Myself-yf5do]

Gremlins originated in World War One, when British fighter pilots were suspicious enough to blame plane breakdowns on mythical creatures. Monstrum did a video explaining them in more detail.

[@amityislandchum]

Dick Miller's character explains this to Billy and Kate when he's about to drive home drunk, although he refers to it happening during WWII (when Dick Miller actually served).

[@justinpullen1097]

Doug, I've been looking forward to what your heartfelt holiday message would be this year. While I've been keeping festive and bringing some cheer to my friends like I always do this time of year, there's this ominous specter of how bad 2025 is going to be that my mind sometimes thinks "why bother celebrating when things could soon take a turn." That's probably why I've been taking to heart lately messages from Christmas movies, specials, and songs about hope and the beauty in life, but yours always feel so personal. "Something will happen at some point in the future, but for now you can just enjoy it" is a good way of looking at things for people having the same struggle. So Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the Channel Awesome crew and fans, and congrats on getting back in the studio.

[@cube193]

I firmly believe that as soon as the Gremlins set foot outside into the snow they would have started to multiply as the snow melted on their skin into water because I highly doubt the Gremlins were colder than frozen water. It would have made for a completely different and more terrifying movie.

[@DaedrinMolkre]

As a longtime fan who first learned of your show back in 2008 via the AVGN vs NC back and forth videos you guys did before the final battle, the punchline to Mandy’s call had me cackling like a madman. Jokes aside, I actually agree with everything she said, both in regards to you and James. It makes me so happy you’re still out here putting in all this effort to entertain us. It’s been an absolutely fantastic 16 years watching you, and here’s to many more! Merry Christmas to Doug and the crew ❤

[@Sh0tgunJust1ce]

Finally found the hard rock song Doug uses for the introduction of certain movies, including this one: It's called Dude Bro by Silent Partner.

[@apollorock3r244]

I wonder if we’ll ever find a playlist of songs the Nostalgia Critic uses in his reviews. Some of them sound really good.

[@GamerLegend.97]

I never noticed this was actually the same town that was used for Back to the Future until recently

[@ShikyoSendo89]

1:10 As someone who grew up in Illinois, I can confirm this is accurate

[@geekdetritus5503]

My one question from the scene is when Doug claims the road is fine... Where in Illinois are any of the roads, fine?

[@OtakuFour.]

@@ShikyoSendo89 agreed

[@OtakuFour.]

Agreed

[@ShikyoSendo89]

@@geekdetritus5503 They are never fine, just acceptable

[@kingofmutliverse]

Currently living in Naperville, omg it's hell

[@sageXwolfe]

Not me crying at the call from a fan. Your stuff has comforted me, been what I fall asleep to, my background noise for my studies and so much. I hope you do feel appreciated because I know I appreciate you all at channel awesome ❤

[@akirayamaguchithekitsune4010]

9:46 we need a Phineas and Ferb Christmas special review

[@mintyaquagreen1675]

Yes!

[@HermitKing731]

No

[@aidanredding8058]

"Here, have Gremlins" Santa Christ-2013

[@Polinize]

Under-rated Comment, lol. wasn't that for the Devil Review? What a classic.

[@aidanredding8058]

@@Polinize Son of the Mask actually

[@Polinize]

@@aidanredding8058 aahhh, now I remember. Thank you for not being mean about it. Ima go rewatch that one. Another classic.

[@koneheadcokehead4981]

To quote the late great Norm MacDonald and something i'm sure Phoebe Cates might be thinking about is "Last Christmas, I got the worst gift a guy ever gave me. He gave me a lottery ticket... what's the guy even thinking there. Here you go... nothing! Merry Christmas! It's nothing!"

[@mystiemyth]

My boss gave out scratch off lottery tickets to everyone this year, I won $2 from mine so I got something at least

[@TotallyHuman]

@@mystiemyth funny, I got 6 dollar ones in my stocking and won $25! kinda a fun gift, honestly.

[@koneheadcokehead4981]

Another Fun Fact: The Gizmo puppets were particularly frustrating because they were smaller, and thus broke down more. Consequently, to satisfy the crew, a scene was included in which the gremlins hang Gizmo on a wall and throw darts at him. This was included on a list that the crew created known to them as the "Horrible things to do to Gizmo" list.

[@Jutrzen]

Nothing fun about that.

[@yaelmurillo1863]

21:36 that is such a delightfully dark humored joke. I love it

[@Pizzaguy-jg7so]

Thanks for another year of Nostalgia Critic Doug! Hope you, Malcolm, Rob and the rest are all having a Merry Christmas! From a faithful fan since the Batman & Robin review!

[@theanimeunderworld8338]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, CRITIC!

[@Extinguisher10]

I laughed SO hard at "Do I wish you a happy 9-11?" that I have to replay the last 30 seconds of the video because I couldn't hear it over my own laughter Well done!

[@Omar-wq9dz]

One of the more underrated Amblin produced films out there. I know people like it, but it doesn’t get talked about on the same level as something like Goonies or Back To The Future

[@AnimatedTerror]

Or even the sequel which by virtue of what it is often eclipses the first movie!

[@kdusel1991]

​@@AnimatedTerrorI remember the key and Peele brainstorming sketch about the sequel! It's pretty funny if you've never seen it!

[@PurpleFury2375]

I disagree. It is talked about a lot and figure lines are common for it too

[@JYJnKumi]

12:19 That skit with Rob had me HOWLING. 😂😂😂

[@SupaPuttyYT]

Funny how both Doug and Andre make a Gremlins video on Christmas day 2024

[@Sharingan1230]

previously was _What You Never Knew About Gremlins_ and now its a Nostalgia Critic episode

[@EdinMike]

Gremlins is more of a Christmas film than Die Hard, Die Hard could have taken place in any month and still be a good film. It was actually a plot point in Gremlins !

[@PurpleFury2375]

Except the whole point in Die Hard was that he was flying home for Christmas to go to an office christmas party?

[@EdinMike]

@ and if you were to remove the fact he was flying home in May, for an Office Birthday… Would that alter the film in any way ?!

[@TuberMad]

@@EdinMike ...you must have some very exciting office birthday parties! In my experience, an office birthday party isn't a large cultural event being held to mark the end of the year, just before a nominal shutdown in activity. It's not as obligatory, and doesn't pull attendees from all branches of an org. It's not guaranteed to call for an appearance from the branch's boss like a big festival is - especially one from a culture centered around work and traditions. It doesn't carry the social (or political) burden thar cutting power to a city block will cause the ruin of countless family gatherings (still cooking Christmas dinners into the evening). And it doesn't come with the additional strain on public resources that results in dismissed warnings and slow response of emergency services. Gruber's team need all these elements in-play to maximize their chances. And that's not even touching the sub-arc about John and Holly's strained marriage, what with Christmas being seen as _the_ season, the last chance for families to re-unite bore that year passes. It's the circumstances found uniquely at Christmas that give context and weight to the characters decisions in Die Hard. (And some fantastic dialogue.)

[@PlushyDom2004]

My first memory with this movie is when I was in middle school my sisters best friend had a birthday party. Her mom is a huge 80’s fanatic and showed her a lot of the movies from the decade. For her party she set up a drive in movie in the backyard where all the cars were made out of cardboard boxes and all in front of a huge inflatable projection screen. We watched the movie that night and halfway though the movie all the kids were scarred and ran straight back to their parents and I was the last one still I front of the screen 😂

[@FlyinMunky]

The line about depending on the videos really hit hard. I lost my job a while back and knowing you videos come out on Wednesday really help me keep the days straight. Even when i dont agree with a review, I'm always at least entertained. While i watch a lot of the older reviews while i fall asleep, i watch the 2016 Ghostbusters review every now and then for a purpose. I thought that movie was really bad and felt i should let people know. After that review, i realized i should just let people enjoy what they like and chill out. I rewatch it to remind myself. I think it was also the catalyst for changing to the Everything Great About videos, instead of Everything Wrong With. The Fansctiption stuff inspired me to work on a rewrite of Superman V Batman. I swear ill finish it.....someday. Thank for what you do and enduring the troubled times. The review must go on.

[@Polinize]

The Reviiiiewww muust go OOO_ooooonnnn!

[@AdmiralBlackstar]

I should not have seen this as a kid. The last monologue where the dad goes, "So if your air conditioner goes on the fritz, your washing machine blows up, or your video recorder conks out, before you call the repairman, turn on the lights, check the closets and cupboards, look under all the beds. Because you never can tell. There just might be a gremlin in your house." is why I can't sleep in the complete dark. Heck, even a nightlight wasn't enough, I'd have a table lamp on.

[@Oki8673]

12:17 - 12:53 Rob: brother of the year 😂

[@DeathRogue777]

Honestly Critic, as odd as it sounds, this may be my new favorite Christmas review. I am having a very bad Christmas and my family all left to spend it elsewhere leaving me alone to take care of the house. I also have been struggling with myself and where I am in life, leaving me in this deep depression and apathy. I even had a breakdown before watching this review and felt this was the worst Christmas so far. But like before, you never failed to make me laugh even when I'm in tears. And the message of this review was a great coincidence for me to hear. A lot of bad things have been going on in my life. And while I do have to suffer through the punches right now, eventually something good will come along. While I would prefer it to be now than later, I at least had your review to give me a brief relief from it all. From someone who has been a fan since your Swan Princess review, I thank you for years of laughter and for helping me find a new appreciation for films as an art. I guess there is an odd magical thing about Gremlins that can shape a bad Christmas into a decent one.

[@thefantasticretroreviewer3941]

21:30, How can she confuse Nostalgia Critic for The Angry Video Game Nerd?

[@masonasaro2118]

Something something bimmy slobs 5:40, something something demo reel the wall to boldly flee

[@thefantasticretroreviewer3941]

@masonasaro2118 Ha

[@ClockworkKings]

Tbh I've been watching you for years. I'm glad you put and episode everyweek. I legit look forward to it. I'd be sad if you were gone.

[@borochifox]

Best thing about this movie for me: when the Gremlins released on DVD my grandma bought it for me and my sibling. We were 7 and 9 years old. We also knew NOTHING about this movie. She told us it was a 'kids Christmas' movie. So we watched it, starting the movie around 9pm so we could watch it and go to bed, and it scared the SH1T out of us both! I didn't sleep the entire freaking night especially because the film ends stating if you hear something in your house it could be gremlins!

[@baileykerr4859]

There are so many "Mandy" fans out there, Doug who echo the sentiment! In uncertain times, your videos are a reliable escape. Thank you for all the years of hilarity and Merry Christmas!

[@roberthewes3148]

To be fair, NC’s The Wizard review has one of the best twist ending gags to any online review I’ve seen.

[@Citadel1221]

Merry Christmas, Doug! Thanks for being there throughout the years.

[@avacornthelastponybender8583]

Gremlins The only movie where the middle aged woman that slowly walks through the halls with a knife at some point ISN'T the villain

[@twofacetoo75]

Y'know, all jokes aside, that little skit with the fan calling in... honestly, Doug, that kinda is how I feel about your reviews. I'm not kidding when I say that basically is word-for-word my story, I found your stuff back around 2010 or so and I became a big fan at a time when my life was rough, and every single week, I look forward to Wednesday so I can watch your new review. All that to say, happy holidays to you and yours, and I hope things get better soon, and stay that way as long as possible. God knows we all deserve it.

[@Nesenda]

YOURE sick of this year? i lost a home, my credit rating, a bunch of stuff, and most importantly, a niece. christmas can do one.

[@rockspotandsweetaction9424]

I am one of those people who has been helped a lot by your videos there at Channel Awesome. Y’all really have carried me through some tough times ever since I started watching back in 2011 with the biodome review. Merry Christmas to you all!! And a happy new year!

[@KatOwO2235]

Gremlins released in the summer to avoid getting passed up with other Christmas specials, that certainly helped the box office, then they rereleased it in theaters at some point

[@EricStuglik]

Fun fact: Hoyt Axton, who played the father, wrote the song "Joy to the World", made famous by Three Dog Night. Not the Christmas song, the one that starts with "JEREMIAH WAS A BULLFROG!"...

[@williamswonderland3636]

19:48 you laugh but atomic breath 🫁 smoking a gaint cigarette 🚬 that's not just one city compared to thoses of people to getting the worst second hand smoking ever. Radioactive ☢️ second hand smoking!

[@Darkorinth1]

Your reviews have meant a lot to me alot this is not a wrong number, About 13 years ago I was in a coma. It left me without the ability to walk, brain-damaged, and with many physical deformities. As I was recovering my wife showed me one of your videos. When I could finally use a laptop I watched more videos. It helped get me through everything.

[@itsatrap1017]

Phoebe Cates -was- is so cute, even with the bucktooth smile in Drop Dead Fred.

[@GBmovieluv]

Surprise there was no mention of that in this review

[@sleepbaby17]

NC your videos have saved my life on several occasions when the thoughts were clear and present it my head that I don't want to be here on this planet. I was in a deeply similar rough place about 8 years ago when I found your channel and binged all of your content from before then, and I have been an avid fan ever since. I even have a playlist of my favorite videos to play to wind down in the evening. I resonated so much with this video, and thank you for all of the work you put in to make this amazing content! 💜🙏🏾

[@thefantasticretroreviewer3941]

😂😂😂0:14, He isn't wrong about everything he said.

[@VanguardJester]

Even the nostalgia critic is feeling it, huh? Those three words are simply magical. "We are tired."

[@AndriaTheKobold]

"It's Illinois, we don't need a reason!" Hahaha. I lived outside Chicago for about a year and it was still plenty long enough to laugh at that one. BUT everything is going to be okay, Doug! Just try to keep your chin up. We love you! And merry christmas!

[@andylindsey]

Great episode! I was actually just thinking earlier this week that I wanted a Nostalgia Critic review of Gremlins! The pool scene is also one of my favorite "oh crap" moments in film history. I remember the first time I watched Gremlins, I gasped out loud with my mouth agape when that happened. I love how this movie is a different genre each third; first a fantasy Christmas movie, then a creature slasher and then a zany comedy with some horror moments at the end. Gremlins is one of those "have you seen...!?" movies that stays in our zeitgeist because people keep sharing it, just to see how others will react to it.

[@mrps2dvd2770]

That intro honestly hits hard considering all the celebrity deaths, me dealing with loneliness, and the election happening this year.

[@hansjuker8296]

Lol you not like fair election?😢😢😢😂

[@JasonICECarson]

@@hansjuker8296 Fair? LMAO 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😡😡🤬

[@bdndl3715]

I love the Christmas messages pretty much every year in your reviews, but man I think you really hit the bullseye with this one this year. This perfectly encapsulates a lot of the change and struggle I've gone through this year, and it feels really good to not be alone on those feelings. I just wanted to say I really appreciate the effort you've put in year after year despite everything. Thank you Doug and the Channel Awesome crew, and have a very Happy Holidays! 🎄

[@thefantasticretroreviewer3941]

I still have this Film on VHS, as well as getting a DVD Double Feature of this and its Sequel, Gremlins 2: A New Batch (which I hope he will review it soon).

[@TheVocalButcher]

Legit laughed a TON at the side gags this episode. Even if I saw the punchline coming your deliveries made it SO frickin funny XD thank you for the laughs Doug and gang

[@dragondaveltd1992]

A Perfect Alternative Christmas Movie for the Holidays and after 40 Years, it still holds up!

[@DianaHartVoices]

I have to say, I agree with a lot that Megan said. I’ve been watching for a long time as well, maybe not from the beginning, but I have gone back and watched pretty much all of the reviews. I can’t really say I have a favorite review. But I have lots that I rewatch regularly. A lot of your videos bring me a lot of happiness and joy. And I can always guarantee I’ll get a laugh when I need it. Thank you for constantly making these videos. And thank you for finding funny ways of explaining why your opinion is what it is for the movies. I’ve learned a lot about these movies and I’ve been able to share what I learned with friends and family. Merry Christmas Critic! Thank you so much for another year of laughter. I look forward to the next coming year and what movies you have planned. I hope you have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!