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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 08/07/2018
A joke might be funny the first time, but by the fourth time you hear it, the punchline gets tired. Go to Full Review
Nick Schager The Daily Beast 08/04/2016
The Fourth Awakens proves merely another piece of dreary detritus to take up residence at the bottom of the pop-culture barrel. Go to Full Review
Les Chappell AV Club 08/01/2016
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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. Go to Full Review
Mark H. Harris Black Horror Movies 01/09/2020
1.5/5
[T]he series has bought into its own viral appeal and now tries way too hard to one-up itself. Go to Full Review
Brian Costello Common Sense Media 02/14/2017
1/5
Another entry in violent, played-out sci-fi series. Go to Full Review
Katey Stoetzel The Young Folks 08/03/2016
5/10
Things just weren't as fun this time around. Go to Full Review
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Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 27 Success in 1.5 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated TV-14 for Strong Coarse Language (L) and Intense Violence (V)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Hiago S Jul 16 Tão ruim que nem merce ser avaliado. See more alan g @agenser Mar 20 When you have to add David Hasselhoff and Gary Busey you have scraped through the bottom of the barrel into the scum below. See more Luke C Jan 28 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 See more Nathaniel C Dec 30 better than Sharknado 2 but not as good as number 3. Not enough Nova, and too much references, also to much green screen. See more Nils V Dec 30 Eh it was alright but idk bro See more 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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