Better Nate Than Ever

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Dale R A Disney+ original film written and directed by Tim Federle, who also wrote the 2013 book this film is based on. Starring newcomer Rueby Wood as Nate Foster, a middle schooler with dreams of becoming a Broadway star. Wood is a good singer and does a good job with a rendition of “On Broadway'' as well as a couple original songs for the film. Those songs, by Gabriel Mann, are good but not memorable. Lisa Kudrow plays Nate’s aunt well and does bring home some emotional scenes. Overall, I think this movie is worth your time. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Buahin T In my opinion the movie is okay but totally forgettable .the concept to me was good but the execution rushed Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/06/23 Full Review yash b "Better Nate Than Ever" is a sweet and well-intentioned family movie that is light and fun to watch. This movie started out with a character that could have easily ended up being annoying, but I think he became endearing by the end of it, which was nice to see. The movie has some catchy songs, but there isn't enough music in here to actually call it a musical in my opinion. I liked the music but I think the story also does a good job of holding its own. While it plays out exactly as I expected it to, I fell for the movie's simple charm and became emotionally invested in the story and characters. Overall, it is a refreshing movie that is both enjoyable on its own merits and a very solid choice for all age groups. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Wow, If I could give this a review of zero I would. This is by far the worst movie I have ever seen in my life, and I put that on God. Don't get me wrong, I love Disney, but this movie was terrible. Especially since the budget of the movie was probably what- $35 Million?? This movie is less realistic than My Little Pony and I stand by that. Worst hour and a half spent on a movie. If you actually like this movie you are insane and I swear you are either gay, obnoxious, or insanely quirky. Hope this helps. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review ranny l Better Nate Than Ever is a remarkable film that, at some points, is quite the musical. It captured me from the first few minutes. If you're into Broadway and performing arts, Better Nate Than Ever is for you. If you're not, this movie has a lot of comedy, and I'm sure you won't regret watching it. The film takes us on a journey from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to the bustling streets of New York City. After being disappointed in the school's musical's cast list, Nate (Rueby Wood) turns toward his best friend Libby (Aria Brooks) who announces the auditions of Lilo and Stitch: The Musical, on Broadway. Without hesitation, Libby decides to sneak away with Nate to New York CIty in order to audition. Nate is revived with hope, and agrees. With the help of the people around him, what new adventures will Nate experience? The lead characters are Nate, Libby, Anthony (Joshua Bassett) and Aunt Heidi (Lisa Kudrow). Nate and Libby make an irresistible team-I can't think of a better best friend duo. Furthermore, Tim Federle's work as both the director and writer (he adapted his own novel) is phenomenal, as is the work of the other producers and crew-they made a masterpiece. The casting is well done and the actors absolutely live up to their characters. My favorite part is when Nate calms his nerves in his audition. It was truly inspiring, and I got teary-eyed. This movie's music is extraordinary. After watching it, the songs were stuck in my head the entire day. The highly talented Rueby Wood and Aria Brooks have angelic voices. One message of Better Nate Than Ever is to pursue your dreams and never give up, especially when people try to shoot you down. Another lesson is to learn to, as Aunt Heidi proclaimed, "find your light." There is some bullying in the beginning, though there isn't any bad language.. Kids could possibly imitate running away from their households, like Libby and Nate do. I give Better Nate Than Ever 5 out of 5 stars, and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. Better Nate Than Ever begins streaming exclusively April 1, 2022 on Disney+. By Sydney S., KIDS FIRST! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Its simple premise and plot deliver endearing, engaging and heartfelt performances and musical numbers that perfectly land the hopefulness and whimsical wonder of the movie and of the book that inspired it. Cheeky and sweet dialogues as well as dynamics that could fall flat on the hands of other performers and of a different director are rich and layered. It makes sense when reading that the screenwriter and director is the author of the book trilogy. The film left us eager to see more of Nate's adventures and the future performances of the talented young actors. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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