Tornado

Loved it. A simple story set in 1790 that could have easily been ser in the 20th century because the bulk of the film takes place in a forest or the area surrounding a small lake. Other than the "1790" indicator, only the costumes made the time clear. This struck me as universally applicable. Many scenes throughout were emotionally strong and superbly acted. "Tornado", the main character's name, was compelling and intriguing. I was surprised by the way she talked, as something about it felt too modern to me. The cinematography was beautiful and the soundtrack fit perfectly. A small budget film showing a period of transformation in Tornado's life. In order to move my 8 rating to a 9 or 10, I'd have wanted to know more about the characters lives before the events of the film started and to have had deeper, more specific emotions shared between some characters. I'd see it again.

Overall it's very mediocre.

I see the influences, but it feels like a cheap knock off.

The story is pretty basic, with a weird and slow pace. But it gets faster towards the end.

In general the production value screams old Samurai movies, but it feels like a cheap knock off.

The characters were okay. Tim Roth was a great antagonist, but I want crazy about the protagonist Tornado. The other characters were host mindless thugs or helpless civilians. The character arc of Tornado was decent, but other than that unimpressive.

In general the film was very underwhelming. I'm not sure if it's worth your time.

This was a fun film! And the art team was on it!!! Every color and prop was so perfect- literally down to the protagonist's red nose- Wes Anderson is gonna be jealoouussss. And a samurai, pulp, scottish hybrid?! What will they do next? I really hope to see this production team make another film. I mean I have to admit that the protagonist lost its substance really quick; a fart in the wind. Yet they got me back with the action. Very on the nose funny, blocky, power ranger-esque choreography. Great aesthetic and sound design; looking forward to seeing this unique style come back soon. But I expect more depth.

This is experimental cinema... a hodgepodge of various genres and styles based entirely on the imagination of the creator ... nothing wrong with that. In the 1960s, for example, the brilliant Sergio Leone accidentally created an entirely new class of film which HAD NEVER EXISTED BEFORE -- the "Italian western." Not merely a financial success -- it turned a failed, out-of-work, actor named Clint Eastwood into a Hollywood icon. Does lightening strike twice? Not here, it doesn't. Sorry. The rating is for technical merit only. The film itself will put you to sleep. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))

The plot is not all that special but it still kept my attention from start to finish. The way Tornado's father died really shocked me and I did not see that coming at all, I will not give any spoilers but it was one of those moments that makes you pause for a second. I would rate it a 5.7 but rounding to the nearest without a decimal gives it a 6 so lets keep it there. The pacing had its slow spots but it still managed to build a certain mood that made me want to see what would happen next. Some scenes were very beautifuly shot, with lighting and scenery that made them stand out. The characters could have been a bit deeper but they still felt believable enough to carry the story. It is not a movie I would call a masterpiece but it is quite entertaning and worth a watch if you are in the mood for something different.