Mixed Nuts

Name: Mixed Nuts
Director: Nora Ephron
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: 1994-01-01
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Steve Martin, Madeline Kahn, Rita Wilson, Juliette Lewis, Anthony LaPaglia

1994Dir. Nora Ephron1h 37m

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Runtime1h 37m

Released1994

Budget$15M

DirectorNora Ephron

About This Movie

So, Mixed Nuts is a pretty wild ride, right? Set during this chaotic Christmas Eve, it captures the frantic energy of a crisis hotline. Nora Ephron weaves a tapestry of quirky characters, each with their own baggage, as they navigate the madness of the night. The performances, especially from Steve Martin and Rita Wilson, inject this mix of humor and pathos that feels so genuine. The pacing is a bit frenetic, reflecting the urgency of the calls they take, but it somehow wraps you in this warm, chaotic embrace. And there’s something about the practical effects - like the Christmas setting - that adds a layer of authenticity. It’s a unique blend of comedy and drama that doesn’t quite conform to the usual holiday film tropes.

Quirky character dynamicsFrantic holiday atmosphereBlend of comedy and drama