Make a Movie

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"Make a Movie" is a song by American rapper Twista featuring American singer Chris Brown, released by Get Money Gang and EMI on August 24, 2010 as the second single from the former's eighth studio album, The Perfect Storm (2010).^[2] Written by Twista alongside its producer the Legendary Traxster and American singer T-Pain, it is the only song from the album to enter the Billboard Hot 100—on which it peaked at number 71.

"Make a Movie"
Single by Twista featuring Chris Brown
from the album The Perfect Storm
Released	August 24, 2010 (2010-08-24)
Recorded	2010
Genre	Hip hop R&B
Length	3:20
Label	Get Money Gang Entertainment/EMI
Songwriter(s)	Carl Terrell Mitchell, Samuel Lindley, Faheem Najm[1]
Producer(s)	The Legendary Traxster
Twista singles chronology
"I Do" (2010) "Make a Movie" (2010) "Welcome to My Hood (Remix)" (2011)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Deuces" (2010) "Make a Movie" (2010) "Yeah 3x" (2010)

Background

The song was put down as being unoriginal, as there been other songs titled "Make a Movie" about making sex tapes, such as "Make a Movie" by Chamillionaire, which Twista is featured on.^[3] The original version of the track featured T-Pain on the hook but the final version features Chris Brown.^[3] The collaboration was said to be unexpected and geared towards a pop audience.^[4] Twista explained that the collaboration came around due to mutual respect between the two.^[5] The song was described by Rap-Up as "Twista spiting his rapid flow while Chris Brown croons over the seductive track."^[6]

Critical reception

The critical reception to "Make A Movie" was generally mixed. AllMusic's David Jeffries was also critical: "when Twista compares his shutter speed to his sex speed on 'Make a Movie', it's a cringe-worthy moment even R. Kelly would avoid".^[7] DJBooth.net also wrote a mixed review: "Make a Movie, a quasi-R rated jam that brings on recovering superstar Chris Brown for a Kardashian inspired ode to cinematic intercourse. Like much of Twista's more radio ready work, it's not particularly impressive, but unless you're dead set against having a good time you won't be able to stop your head from nodding."^[8] William E. Ketchum III of HipHopDX wrote a more positive review: "Even though 'Make A Movie' is formulaic, it wins with its cheesy porno references, a solid Chris Brown chorus, and a silky instrumental."^[9] RapReviews was also positive about the song: "there are songs like 'Make a Movie' featuring Chris Brown which harken back to the freak flop flow of 'Slow Jamz', with the perfectly contradictory combination of fast slung lyrics to slow quiet storm grooves."^[10]

Music video

The music video debuted on MTV on September 8, 2010.^[11] It was directed by Colin Tilley.^[12] It was described as tame compared to the subject matter.^[13]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2010–2011) Peak position US Billboard Hot 100[14] 71 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 6 US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[16] 6 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[17] 28

Year-end charts Chart (2011) Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] 22

Release history

Region	Date	Format
United States	August 24, 2010	Digital download
	November 9, 2010	CD track
	November 30, 2010 [19]	Radio airplay

References

1. "Twista - The Perfect Storm". Discogs.com. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
2. "Make a Movie (feat. Chris Brown) - EP by Twista - Download Make a Movie (feat. Chris Brown) - EP on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. August 24, 2010. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
3. "Twista ft. Chris Brown - Make a Movie - Listen Now". Djbooth. Djbooth.net. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
4. "Download Twista 'Make A Movie' f/ Chris Brown - Gowhere Hip Hop". Chicagonow.com. March 23, 2010. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
5. Rodriguez, Jayson (September 7, 2010). "Chris Brown 'Jumped' On 'Make A Movie,' Twista Says - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Archived from the original on September 9, 2010. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
6. "New Music: Twista f/ Chris Brown – 'Make a Movie'". Rap-up.com.
7. "The Perfect Storm - Twista | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
8. "Twista - the Perfect Storm - Stream & Read Album Reviews". Archived from the original on September 20, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
9. "Twista - the Perfect Storm | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews | HipHop DX". Archived from the original on 2013-07-22. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
10. "Twista :: The Perfect Storm :: Get Money Gang, LLC". Rapreviews.com.
11. "Make a Movie | Twista | Music Video | MTV". MTV. Archived from the original on 2012-06-25. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
12. "Music video". Twista.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
13. "Chris Brown Sings About Making A Sex Tape In Twista's "Make A Movie" Vid". Idolator.com. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
14. "Twista Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
15. "Twista Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
16. "Twista Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
17. "Twista Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
18. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
19. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-05-24. Retrieved 2010-12-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)