Twist

2021
R
1h 30m

IMDb RATING

4.2/10

3.1K

YOUR RATING

Michael Caine, Lena Headey, Rita Ora, Franz Drameh, Rafferty Law, and Sophie Simnett in Twist (2021)

Inspired by Charles Dickens's iconic novel OLIVER TWIST, this action-fueled crime-thriller set in contemporary London follows the journey of Twist (Raff Law), a gifted graffiti artist trying to find his way after the loss of his mother. Lured into a street gang headed by the paternal Fagin (Oscar® winner Michael Caine), Twist is attracted to the lifestyle - and to Red (Sophie Simnett), an alluring member of Fagin's crew. But when an art theft goes wrong, Twist's moral code is tested as he's caught between Fagin, the police, and a loose-cannon enforcer (Lena Headey).

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A Modern take on the classic tale of Oliver Twist.A Modern take on the classic tale of Oliver Twist.A Modern take on the classic tale of Oliver Twist.

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IMDb RATING

4.2/10

3.1K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 nominations

Trivia
The Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus reads "The real Twist in this lunkheaded Dickens update is the involvement of Michael Caine, who hopefully got another terrific house out of it." This is a reference to Jaws: The Revenge (1987), a legendary cinematic turkey for which Sir Michael Caine was paid handsomely. Caine later admitted "I have never seen it [Jaws: The Revenge], but by all accounts it is terrible. However, I have seen the house that it built, and it is terrific."

Goofs
At around the 40 minute mark, Fagin is discussing doctor Losberne and at one point mistakenly refers to him as Losborne.

Connections
References Robin Hood and His Merry Men (1908)

Soundtracks
Keep It Moving
Written by Adam Smeaton
Performed by Adam Smeaton (as Dubkiller)
Published by Sentric Music
Licensed courtesy of Riptide Music

I can honestly say this movie was hard to sit through. I started to get headaches from the running and jumping scenes that added very little to the movie. Michael Caine was also awful. It's like he took the easy money then put in no effort. Then again there wasn't much to put effort towards. I'll be honest, most of the acting here was awful from Caine to Ora to Headley. Only Noel Clarke worked. Give this a miss. Another Sky production that fails to be worth it.