Nostalgia Critic

Channel Awesome
  • 4.9 (10)
  • Film Reviews
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Doug Walker remembers it so you don't have to! Join him and he dives into movies from your distant and not so distant past.

  1. May 20

    Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

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    21 min

  2. May 13

    Men in Black

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    25 min

  3. May 6

    Aladdin 2: The Return of Jafar

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    25 min

  4. Apr 29

    Resident Evil

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    28 min

  5. Apr 22

    Not Another Teen Movie

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    23 min

  6. Apr 15

    International Commercials

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    33 min

  7. Apr 8

    Rat Race

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    29 min

  8. Apr 1

    Superman (2025)

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    28 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

Doug Walker remembers it so you don't have to! Join him and he dives into movies from your distant and not so distant past.

Information

  • Creator
    Channel Awesome
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Nostalgia Critic

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