Now as promised, I'm giving you the Top 7 Best Performances done by former Veggietales character Mr. Nezzer.
Just letting you know, for this list, I'm excluding Mr. Nezzer's short cameos (the ones that he has one to no lines in the whole episode). Plus, this countdown is dedicated to Mr. Nezzer, because it's sad to no longer see him in the franchise.
-You can thank Veggietales In The House for that...
So let's kick this into high gear!
7. Randalf from Lord of the Beans
Playing this Gandalf spoof in a Lord of the Rings spoof, Mr. Nezzer provides a good side of himself...
-...which is ironic, because in many of his performances, he usually assumes the antagonist role.
However, in this one, this was where he had legitimate comedic qualities. Plus, he seems more grandfatherly to our main character (Junior Asparagus),
which seems to fit the role. In fact, I kind of enjoy seeing him in a lead role here than anywhere else,
because instead of being manipulative and cocky, here he's nice and understanding.
6. "Kilts and Stilts" Silly Song
Yes, I know this counts as a cameo, but he's part of the song. In fact, he's singing with Larry, Jimmy, and Jerry.
What I found unique in this Silly Song segment that deserves mentioning is that he's seen without any hair on his head.
-What was up with that?
What's also unique is that Mr. Nezzer is just going along with Larry's silliness.
Unlike in the "Larry's High Silk Hat" silly song, where he's just annoyed by Larry's silliness,
here he's just having fun with the song.
5. Himself (I guess?) from The Toy That Saved Christmas
-Even though he claims to be Nebby K. Nezzer's twin brother, Wally B. Nezzer, he's still the same person.
Anyway, I remember doing a review on this video. (Be sure to check it out on this blog. It should be in the December 2013 archive. I posted that review on Christmas Day, actually.) Looking back at it now, I just think it's a discount Rack, Shack, and Benny, but with a stronger moral, since it's Christmas.
Anyway, in this video, Mr. Nezzer is up to no good.
-Usually...
This performance was enjoyable, because it's entertaining to laugh at. You know that he's supposed to be the villain, but he just makes it hard for you to take him seriously.
For example, when he's about to send our heroes sliding to their doom towards a danger zone, he's like:
Mr. Nezzer: "Do you think they care about all that giving and love?"
-He says like he's in and out of it during that whole shot. It's friggin' hilarious!
However, unlike Rack, Shack, and Benny, Mr. Nezzer actually made an attempt to right his wrong by rescuing the heroes from their demise.
-I have a joke for that particular scene. Read my review to find out.
Well, even though this video felt like a Christmas equivalent to Rack, Shack, and Benny, Mr. Nezzer's A-performance was still there... somewhat.
4. Himself from LarryBoy and the Rumor Weed
He's a cameo in this one; however, as a cameo, he has a speaking part. He's one of the neighbors in Junior's suburban neighborhood. He rallies people to fear Alfred Asparagus, because of the rumor that was made: that Alfred is a dangerous robot. Plus, he's one of the first people to remorse when the kids (Junior and Laura) admit their mistake on spreading the rumor and saying that Alfred is a nice person.
What's unique about this performance in this video is that even though he has a minor role, they still make him memorable. It almost makes you forget who the real antagonist of the movie is, which in this case, is the Rumor Weed.
3. Olaf from Lyle the Kindly Viking
Before there was How To Train Your Dragon, meet Mr. Nezzer's character Olaf.
Instead of hunting for dragons, he and his gang of vikings (excluding Lyle) are going from place to place stealing from the innocent.
-Just call it Grand Theft Auto Viking-Edition(?)
Here, Mr. Nezzer assumes another leader/antagonist role. However, what was ballsy about this performance that he actually left a character out to die during a dangerous situation.
-I couldn't believe I was watching that. A revenge attempt in Veggietales? Well, I also did a review on this video, so I should already know better.
2. Ebeneezer Nezzer from An Easter Carol
By far, this is considered Mr. Nezzer's first and only lead role in a Veggietales video.
-I also did a review on this video.
His performance was just as memorable as his other performances in this countdown. However, this performance felt indifferent. Some parts were a hole-in-one;
others weren't up to par;
and the rest made you say "Eh."
I mean, you have his manipulative and stubborn ways; and then later you have his remorseful side.
Unlike Jonah from Jonah: A Veggietales Movie, even though he was in the wrong at the beginning of the video, the video makes up for it by making him likable to sympathize with towards the end.
1. Himself from Rack, Shack, and Benny
If the other performances in this performances were great, then his debut performance rules over them.
There's no denying that this was his best performance ever, because this is where first impression comes in. This was where he was given an identity in Veggietales.
-It's like the show was saying: Hey, meet Mr. Nezzer. He's going to be our bad guy persona, but he's really not as evil as you think he is. Or as George the Narrator puts it:
George: "Now Mr. Nezzer is not a bad man. He just gets confused sometimes."
-That line basically sums up his character in general right there. Thanks, Veggietales!
Despite the video's controversy in regards to "The Bunny Song"...
-My review goes further into that subject matter...
...Mr. Nezzer was able to make his mark in Veggietales history by entertaining us, shocking us, and having us recognize him for the character that he is.
You will be missed, Mr. Nezzer.
Whatsoever Critic
Source: Veggietales
Courtesy: Big Idea/DreamWorks
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