A retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies.
Alright, disaster movie junkies, grab your popcorn and brace yourselves for the latest storm-fueled thrill ride, Twisters. This new flick stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos, and takes us back to the tornado-chasing action we love, with a modern twist. Let's dive into the whirlwind of this movie and see if it lives up to the hype—or if it gets blown away by its predecessor.
Plot (Or, How to Convince a Retired Tornado-Chaser to Get Back in the Saddle)
The story follows a retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist (Daisy Edgar-Jones) who is coaxed back into the fray in Oklahoma to work with a new team and cutting-edge technology. Cue the tornadoes, drama, and the inevitable personal growth that comes with facing nature's fury head-on.
What I Liked (Or, Why I’ll Always Have a Soft Spot for Disaster Movies)
Let’s face it, disaster movies are like a drug addiction for me. There’s something about watching nature wreak havoc that is oddly therapeutic. Seeing Twisters on the big screen was a must, and it didn’t disappoint in the spectacle department.
Despite being somewhat transparent and predictable, the story held my interest. It had enough twists (pun intended) to keep me engaged, even if I saw some of the plot points coming from a mile away.
The tornadoes at the beginning and end of the movie are where all the special effects budget went, and it shows. These scenes were intense and visually stunning, giving us the destruction we crave from a disaster movie.
In a world full of real-life craziness, sometimes you just need a fun movie to distract you. Twisters did just that, offering a thrilling escape from reality for a couple of hours.
What I Disliked (Or, The Storm Clouds in an Otherwise Clear Sky)
There’s a fine line between paying homage and outright copying, and Twisters crossed it too many times. While I appreciate nods to the original, this movie felt like it plagiarized several key scenes. A bit more originality would have been nice.
The emotional connection to the lead character, Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones), felt lacking. She loses her boyfriend and two friends, but the grief and emotional aftermath were glossed over with a 5-year time lapse and a few somber looks. We needed more depth to truly connect with her journey.
The first Twister made the tornadoes the main character, and that’s what we loved. This movie tried to juggle being a romantic comedy and a disaster flick, losing sight of what people came to see—the tornado destruction. Hollywood, stick to the carnage we paid for!
Extra Info (Or, Fun Facts to Impress Your Friends at the Next Movie Night)
James Paxton, the son of Bill Paxton, appears during the rodeo scene as the angry hotel guest. Nice nod to his dad’s legacy.
In honoring the original Twister (1996), the film was entirely shot on Kodak 35mm film on location in Oklahoma. Director Lee Isaac Chung wanted to capture the natural, vibrant colors of the state.
Darryl Cox, who plays the trailer salesperson, also appeared in the 1996 film as the mechanic who told Bill Paxton’s character how long his truck would take to fix. Nice to see some continuity there.
Final Thoughts and Rating
Twisters is a fun, nostalgic ride that delivers on the spectacle but falls short on originality and emotional depth. It's a decent disaster movie that offers some thrilling moments and serves as a good distraction from the real world, but it could have been so much more.
My final rating? 7.0/10. It's worth a watch for fans of the genre, but don't expect it to surpass the original.
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