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Sharknado: The 4th Awakens

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Five years after the wave of sharknados that wracked the east coast, the heroes are living a quiet life in the middle of the country. But there is no escaping...
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Sharknado: The 4th Awakens loses the ridiculous charm of its predecessors, leaving only clumsy social commentary and monotonous schtick that's lost its bite.

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Mekeisha Madden Toby TheWrap A joke might be funny the first time, but by the fourth time you hear it, the punchline gets tired. Aug 7, 2018 Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast The Fourth Awakens proves merely another piece of dreary detritus to take up residence at the bottom of the pop-culture barrel. Aug 4, 2016 Full Review Les Chappell AV Club What was once a guilty pleasure has now said farewell to the pleasure part of that equation, and what's left is just so much light and noise that sweeps away the things to appreciate. Rated: F Aug 1, 2016 Full Review Mark H. Harris Black Horror Movies [T]he series has bought into its own viral appeal and now tries way too hard to one-up itself. Rated: 1.5/5 Jan 9, 2020 Full Review Brian Costello Common Sense Media Another entry in violent, played-out sci-fi series. Rated: 1/5 Feb 14, 2017 Full Review Katey Stoetzel The Young Folks Things just weren't as fun this time around. Rated: 5/10 Aug 3, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Luke C Sharknado 4: The Fourth Awakens - A Storm of Absurd Fun The Sharknado franchise has always been unapologetically over-the-top, and Sharknado 4: The Fourth Awakens takes that absurdity to an entirely new level. Directed by Anthony C. Ferrante, the film embraces its campy roots while delivering even more ridiculous action, outrageous plot twists, and tongue-in-cheek humor. For fans of the series, this fourth installment is a whirlwind of chaotic delight; for newcomers, it’s an unhinged ride that defies logic and revels in its own madness. The plot picks up five years after the last sharknado disaster, with Fin Shepard (Ian Ziering) trying to enjoy a quieter life. But peace doesn’t last long as sharknados resurface in increasingly ludicrous forms—sandnados, lightningnados, and even a nuclear sharknado. The stakes are absurdly high, and Fin is once again thrust into action, this time accompanied by his cyborg wife, April (Tara Reid), and an ever-growing team of quirky allies. The film excels at leaning into its absurd premise without hesitation. From sharks in space to a slow-motion chainsaw duel, every scene seems designed to one-up the last. The visual effects, while deliberately low-budget, add to the film’s charm. The cheesy CGI, coupled with exaggerated performances, creates a delightful spectacle that refuses to take itself seriously. Ian Ziering continues to anchor the chaos with his earnest portrayal of Fin, while Tara Reid’s cyborg transformation brings a new level of hilarity to her character. The supporting cast, including a slew of celebrity cameos, delivers campy performances that fit the film’s outrageous tone. Notable appearances include David Hasselhoff as the ever-heroic Gil Shepard and a host of pop culture figures who gamely lean into the ridiculousness. Ultimately, Sharknado 4: The Fourth Awakens is a celebration of everything ridiculous and entertaining about the series. It’s not a film for everyone, but for fans of campy, over-the-top cinema, it’s a must-watch. This is not high art—it’s a sharknado, and it’s glorious. Rating: 5/5 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/25 Full Review Nathaniel C better than Sharknado 2 but not as good as number 3. Not enough Nova, and too much references, also to much green screen. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/30/24 Full Review Nils V Eh it was alright but idk bro Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/30/24 Full Review William M The start didn’t grab my attention, April is alive which is dumb, but she’s not useless anymore. Corny quotes, Astro-X is dumb, NO NOVA. Worst one so far. The first and third didn’t take themselves seriously, which was where the charm of the series originates. This sucks. The different tornado types were fun though. W Gilbert for hating on April, I hate robots too lil bro Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/30/24 Full Review Breakfast with Maths & M One guy literally dick wacked a shark???? Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/24 Full Review Spike G The only one I can't watch Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Five years after the wave of sharknados that wracked the east coast, the heroes are living a quiet life in the middle of the country. But there is no escaping...
Director
Anthony C. Ferrante
Producer
David Michael Latt
Screenwriter
Thunder Levin
Production Co
The Asylum
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Comedy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 11, 2016
Runtime
1h 30m
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