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2/10
A big releif when the film ended
panther_husky1 June 2023
I knew very well that this was not going to be entertaining but as I do love disaster films, I thought I'd watch it. First it reminded me of Hurricane Heist though the latter was much, much better. Second, there were so many things wrong with it. One of many, there they are staring at a tornado which looks as though they are only meters away from it, and not a single hair is out of place. The tornado isn't affecting anything! I can go on and on with the hiccups throughout the movie.

I do say I give credit to some of the actors, in a way they were convincing and did a good job as actors but the criminals? They definitley could have acted a little better.

Was quite happy once the film finished; not happy because of the movie, but happy I didn't need to continue watching any more of it.
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3/10
FIRENADO
BandSAboutMovies14 January 2023
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Directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield (who has a ton of PR thanks to his movie Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey; he also made The Area 51 Incident) and Scott Jeffrey (Escape from Death Block 13, Exorcist Vengeance) and writer Tom Jolliffe, Firenado starts when Devlin (Toby Wynn-Davies) learns how to control a tornado. But then, as these things happen, that tornado catches on fire and you can only imagine what happens next. Actually, you don't have to imagine because they made this movie.

This is why you come to this site, because when I had to decide what movie to be my first of 2023, it was a movie with a tornado that's not just on fire but one that looks like one of those neon lights frm. Spencer's that you'd put in your first apartment.

You know what else this movie needs? A mob accountant, thieves breaking into his home and me wondering if there are really tornadoes in the United KIngdom. Some short research later and I can tell you that there are about thirty a year and none of them are burning.

This movie understands what it is: a great concept, a better name and a good poster. I can only imagine how many people are looking at what to watch tonight, see something with the title Firenado and fork over their cash. Well done, filmmakers.

As for me: less crime, more raving firenadoes wiping out humanity.
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1/10
Please extinguish this one...
paul_haakonsen30 May 2023
Well, with a movie title such as "Firenado", then let's just face it that expectations for a proper movie aren't really high, now are they? Yet, I still opted to sit down and watch this 2023 movie on the off chance that it would be so bad it was enjoyable, much like the "Sharknado" movies.

On the plus side, then writer Tom Jolliffe delivered exactly what you would assume from a movie titled "Firenado"; which was an absolute dumpster fire of a storyline and script. Yeah, the movie was bad, so very, very bad. But not in a way that it become enjoyable to watch. Nay, "Firenado" was just downright a lousy movie experience. The storyline was almost non-existing and so simplistic that you could essentially just watch the beginning and ending of the movie, as everything in between just felt like filling.

The only familiar face on the screen for me was actress Nicola Wright, and she is not one that is known for having an abundance of top notch movie nicks on her belt.

Visually, then I will say that "Firenado" was actually surprisingly good. Now, hold your horses, because I am not saying that it was a great visual experience, not at all. But the CGI effects in "Firenado" were much better than I had anticipated them to be. However, the visual effects just were hollow as the was no existing storyline to enjoy.

If you enjoy natural disaster movies, then you know that the vast majority of such movies are usually rubbish. I have to say that directors Rhys Frake-Waterfield and Scott Jeffrey delivered a movie at the very bottom end of the scale.

"Firenado" is not a movie that I would recommend you waste your time, money or effort on. Some of us suffered through this so you don't have to. And I miraculously endured the entire movie.

My rating of "Firenado" lands on a one out of ten stars.
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1/10
No science, no writing, no special effects
nebula-3702918 August 2023
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I tend to watch sifi movies, but I expect at least some faint trace of science. This fails this test. There is no plausible explanation about how tornados could actually catch fire, and if they could, why they would behave in a non-tornado fashion (such as instantly terminating when hitting water). The special effects are the worst I've seen in a movie. When the tornado is about to hit a structure, the scene cuts away, so they don't actually have to show the effects. The young crazy scientist, the old crazy scientist, the young female intern, the older colleague of the crazy doctor, the mob accountant, the various thugs, etc. All act irrationally, and lack situational awareness. Also, this has the worst dialog ever written, but you might overlook it on account of the horrible acting. I won't spoil the ending, but you will be happy that it ends.
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1/10
What a Stinkfest!
Roseybaby6320 June 2023
Holy hell! I am so glad I didn't pay to watch this absolute stinkfest. When my husband suggested it I thought it would be along the lines of "Sharknado" and such. It is not. It's crazy bad. Just. Bad. I love a good "so bad it's good and funny" movie. This isn't one. I watched this on Tubi for free. The ads were more entertaining. Some of the acting was okay, but some of it stunk. The so called story is lame. You end up watching the scientists run around while they accomplish nothing. Meanwhile, the other storyline is just as boring. The firenado seems like an after thought since it doesn't do much. We turned it off before it was over. We just didn't care how it ended. The heck with that. That's how bad it is. I rarely turn a movie off (or walk out of a theater.) Don't waste your time. You have been warned.
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1/10
This Fire Tornado movie features bloody gory violence and profanity in this crime thriller
crosswalkx10 September 2023
I have recently watched Firenado on Amazon Prime and I didn't like it. It started out very interesting with a group of tornado scientists experimenting with the tornado which quickly got bigger and their man makes a stupid choice to make the tornado to get bigger and doesn't climb back up to escape and they were chased by the tornado which became a fire tornado after going through the gas station. While the people are rescuing the people from their homes, the mafia decides to invade a rich man's house to rob him for money and then it got very violent and gory. I didn't like how violent this action crime film got and there was profanity involving many uses of the F word like the Scarface 1980s remake. This should've been rated R for gory violence, extreme profanity, brief torture scene, peril. Please skip this awful film, this film should win a Razzie award for the bad story and dumb plot.

Also why didn't the tornado chasers in the van call the police and SWAT team? It was stupid of the woman to go alone in the house by herself to rescue a man and even stupider of her workers to drop her off at a dark invaded house with robbers and leave her alone in the dark, it's really dangerous to take on a group of mafia men by themselves. Also why would you be in the path of the fire tornado which was very stupid.

I watched Fire Twister in 2015 which wasn't as bad compared to this gory violent, profane film. Also, this film clearly doesn't take place in America since the cars have drivers side on the right and people speak in European accents. It should've taken place in Europe. Anyways I should've turned it off, the rated R bloody scenes made me sick. Don't bother with this violent crime film. I hope it becomes unavailable in the future. I didn't like how the ending turned out. This should win a Razzie award for shock violence, bad storyline, worst screenplay.
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1/10
Not worth watching
funny-414 September 2023
I typically love watching cheesy B natural disaster and mutant monster movies, however, try as I could to even make it to the end of this movie, I just couldn't do it. Not sure if I have ever seen such a bad "natural" disaster movie. It was so bad I couldn't even laugh at it. Please tell me we haven't reached the end of this classic B movie genre. When I was younger I used to look forward to Saturdays when I could stay home and watch this kind of film on USA or sy-fy. It would be such a shame to know that we are at the "end of an era" of the movies that I grew up watching, and loving. Watch it having been warned.
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I'm confused
nikki-36127 August 2023
Watching this now is it set in Texas am confused as half the cast sound English and some have really bad American accents!!! I love cheesy disaster movies so still plan to watch it even with the bad acting. One minute Anna sounds American, then English and then Scottish or Irish lol. The special effects are awful too but hey it's a disaster movie what do you expect. Even the number plates are British lol. Anyone know where it was filmed or where it's supposed to be set ? Same thing with the movie shockwaves filmed by the same people. Is that film set in usa or England. Looks like England but never mentioned and it's not like England is on the edge of a tectonic plate and even the scientists wouldn't or couldn't explain why lol.
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10/10
A masterpiece of modern cinema
coburn-mark10 April 2024
While Richard III may be considered a classic in the realm of literature and theater, Firenado surpasses it in terms of sheer entertainment value and modern-day appeal. Firenado offers audiences a visually stunning and adrenaline-pumping experience that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats throughout the entire film.

While Richard III may be revered for its intricate plot and sophisticated language, Firenado captivates audiences with heart-pounding action sequences, cutting-edge special effects, and compelling character dynamics. The film's modern approach to storytelling and its ability to engage audiences of all ages make it a more accessible and thrilling experience compared to the more traditional and historical context of Richard III. Also, there are 100% more Firenado's in Firenado compared to the disappointing number of Firenado's in Richard III.

Additionally, Firenado's ability to blend suspense, drama, and heartwarming moments elevates it to a level of emotional depth and connection that resonates with audiences on a personal level. While Richard III may be a classic, Firenado's contemporary appeal and ability to captivate viewers in a fast-paced and visually striking manner make it a superior and more immersive cinematic experience.
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SPOILER ALERT?
nowstopwhining28 June 2023
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So did they all die at the end of the movie or what? I feel like the sudden scene change at the end after the house is destroyed to them on the beach talking dreamily to eachother was them dying. They were even talking to the dead guy that got shot in the chest like they were all together. Theres no way he survived that long into the next day....they all died right? I mean theres no way they outran the storm on foot at the end and the storm clearly envelopes the entire house they were still basicly half way inside of. Other than that the movie was ok. I laughed a few times so id say I was entertained and thats all a movie is really about at the end of the day.
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