Sharknado 5: Global Swarming
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming

Sharknado 5: Global Swarming

2017Movie90 minEnglish

Fin and his wife April travel around the world to save their young son who's trapped inside a sharknado.

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IMDb3.6/10
Director: Anthony C. FerranteGenres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

When a tornado of sharks descends upon Washington D.C., the team must race against time to stop the shark-infested storm from destroying the planet. As Fin and the gang travel the globe, they encounter sharks in every major city, from London to Tokyo to Rome, battling the increasingly bizarre and deadly phenomenon.

Critical Reception

As with its predecessors, 'Sharknado 5: Global Swarming' was met with a generally negative reception from critics, who largely viewed it as a predictable and low-brow spectacle. However, it maintained a cult following among audiences who appreciated its over-the-top premise and campy execution, embracing it as a so-bad-it's-good viewing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film continues the franchise's tradition of absurd premises and unconvincing special effects.
  • Despite critical indifference, the movie appeals to a niche audience that enjoys its sheer ridiculousness.
  • The plot escalates in zaniness, featuring global shark attacks in iconic locations.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Sharknado 5: Global Swarming' is not readily available, but the general audience reception for the Sharknado franchise tends to be polarized, with fans enjoying the schlocky entertainment and critics dismissing its lack of substance.

Fun Fact

The film features a large number of celebrity cameos, including appearances by Cherie Gil, Fabio Lanzoni, and Olivia Newton-John, further leaning into the franchise's signature campy style.

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Gimly

When after deliberately watching five movies that you know full well have the word _Sharknado_ in the title, even you are forced to think to yourself during this entry "Okay this is just getting silly now", you know that it must be pretty ...