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Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
Comedy · Documentary · 2022
In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for whatever life throws your way.
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Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
2022 Comedy · Documentary 1h 27m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for whatever life throws your way.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Norm Macdonald · Jeff Tomsic
Written by
Norm Macdonald
Norm Macdonald
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Dave Chappelle
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David Letterman
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Conan O'Brien
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Adam Sandler
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Molly Shannon
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David Spade
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Court is in session
Put Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.