Shark disaster can't decide if it's silly or not
AV Club • • general
Key Points:
- "Thrash," directed and written by Tommy Wirkola, is a shark-hurricane disaster movie set in Annieville, South Carolina, combining a Category 5 hurricane threat with flesh-eating bull sharks, but struggles with inconsistent tone and underdeveloped characters.
- The film centers on survivors Dakota, an agoraphobic teenager, and Lisa, a pregnant woman, but their storyline is diluted by unnecessary dialogue, weak humor, and a distracting subplot involving orphans and their unlikable foster parents.
- Despite some moments of shark-related action, the special effects are unconvincing and the film's attempts at humor fall flat, failing to match the energy or appeal of similar genre entries like "Sharknado."
- "Thrash" lacks a clear narrative focus, oscillating between encouraging viewers to root for protagonists and revel in antagonist misfortunes, which undermines its impact as a disaster thriller.
- The film will be released on Netflix on April 10, 2026, starring Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, Alyla Browne, and Djimon Hounsou.
