![]() Sure Rita Ora has a different outfit on every time the camera returns to her. These kids are not dressed like they're off the streets. The most annoying thing about 'Twist' is it barely makes any sense. For example, upon their discussing what will convince Twist to join them, Michael Caine says "He wants love," to which one wants to sink into and be consumed by the sofa with embarrassment. Urban music blasts from the soundtrack, there's a meal which recalls the dinner scene in 'Hook' (except it's boring), and some truly terrible dialogue. There are some neat little parkour routines as its teenage cast (and Rita Ora) run through the streets of London. ![]() Ah, where would the movie industry be without a little nepotism. Rafferty Law is no Edgerton, but he does have one of those uncanny faces, until you realise it's Jude Law's son. The latter plays Dodge in a gender-swapping "twist", which also extends to Sykes, who is dating Red. It's a shame too because there are some big names in this between Michael Caine, Lena Headey, David Walliams and Rita Ora. In quality, 'Twist' would be more like the latter, except it is even worse. This is far from the greater flaws 'Twist' comprises of, but from the outset one quickly feels like we're going to get something like 'Kingsman' (which most would consider good) or the new 'Robin Hood' movie (also starring Taron Edgerton, but most would consider bad). Within a minute of 'Twist' you've a close-up on the Dickens novel, just in case you didn't get it. But Twist wonders if he's in over his head, especially as his feelings for Red (Sophie Simnett) grow stronger. The pair of criminals and Fagin's gang members work together on a heist against art dealer Losberne (David Walliams). ![]() He gets taken in by a gang led by Fagin (Michael Caine), but he's under the control of Sykes (Lena Headey). This new take on the Charles Dickens classic 'Oliver Twist' imagines the titular hero (Rafferty Law) as a teenage graffiti artist living on the streets. ![]()
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