“Twisters” is an action-packed disaster movie; it’s also, in spirit, a sequel to the 1996 summer actioner “Twister.” Told through the eyes of director Lee Isaac Chung, the film tells the story of Kate Cooper, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones, a storm chaser who gets back into the field haunted by a traumatic tornado experience. Teaming up with the charismatic meteorologist Will, played by Glen Powell, she will have to face her fears as a new series of unprecedented super-twisters threaten to wreak havoc. Mixing scientific ambition with personal redemption, the movie looks into the human need to face up to nature’s brutality while balancing extreme weather action with emotional storytelling.
Review:
“Twisters” impressively brings high-stakes, high-concept weather action into the real world and visually crafts, with state-of-the-art visual and heart-stopping sound effects, those terrifyingly powerful tornadoes. Direction by Lee Isaac Chung keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as spectacular storm sequences intertwine with scenes of human vulnerability. The chemistry between Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell is what really steals the show; it deepens the story and makes the emotional stakes among the chaos feel real.
The movie is relentless in its pacing, with one weather event cascading into the next to create constantly building tension. Chung deploys this naturalistic imagery to full effect in ratcheting up the sense of impending doom, making each puff of wind and each crack of thunder almost personal. In supporting turns, the rest of the cast-which includes Maura Tierney and Harry Hadden-Paton-fleshes out a world of storm chasers with attention to camaraderie, putting their lives at risk.
At times, however, the movie relies a bit too much on its visual effects at the expense of further character development. The action is indeed very captivating; unfortunately, some emotional arcs feel underdeveloped, and some plot points depend on predictable tropes from disaster movies. Despite this, “Twisters” provides a thrilling ride not only visually appealing but also emotionally resonant-an awe-inspiring display, a terrifyingly natural thing: tornadoes.
Fathia: Twisters is an action-packed, whirlwind-like adventure of awe and terror that arises out of bad weather. That would surely be one for disaster film buffs. Its unprecedented visuals, dynamic performances, and pulse-pounding action sequences make for one great cinematic experience. Though it sometimes doesn’t have particularly deep character development, the sheer intensity of the storm sequences and the emotional drive of its leads see viewers through from start to finish. With its mix of heart, drama, and amazing action, “Twisters” is a storm worth chasing.
