Sunday, August 11, 2013

SharkNado: The Storm that Blew up Social Media

Sharknado has taken on a life of its own as a new cult classic.  First, it took over social media, gained viewers on each viewing and grew so large that it sold out one night only showings in 200  movie theaters across the US.  I looked forward to this movie for a while because I'm a syfy shark movie junkie but it opened up the eyes of the rest of the country with how awesomely terrible these movies can be.  Sharknado really raised the bar with the ridiculousness involved (chain saw scene).
What made this movie so successful?  First, I think the cast was a huge part of the magic.  With the bromance of Baz and Fin, George the loveable drunk, Nova the damaged hot girl and of course Tara Reid(I don't remember her character's name) all together made this film that much better.  Baz supplied all the one liners and much needed comic relief to each scenario as they got crazier and crazier and I think he's a huge fan favorite.  The graphics were so bad it was laughable along with the continuity from scene to scene.  For example, one second the streets are flooded then they're dry lol.  These things just made one heck of a combo which leads beautifully to a sequel.
Sharknado: The Second One has been announced and I can't wait for it to hit my TV but it needs to have the original cast.  I bet Baz and company are dying to get out of LA so of course they go to NYC to catch a break and oh no another Sharknado!  Bringing in new characters is just a silly idea because these characters are what made this movie so great.  I'll be highly disappointed, personally if I don't get to see Baz swinging that baseball bat at sharks for another go around.  I mean they definitely have it coming.  #SharkNado2 #TheSecondOne #BringBackBaz