Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Twisters
Those whirlwinds of mass destruction have returned to the Midwest for the big screen. Is this a remake or a sequel to the 1996 Twister? It is really neither. It’s just different storm chasers trying to study this mysterious & deadly phenomenon. We have Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones). She has been fascinated about twisters all her life & is determined to control them. She has great instincts & has an enthusiastic team. But the risks with their studies can have severe repercussions. Then there is Tyler (Glen Powell). He is a cocky & reckless social media influencer broadcasting his wild storm chasing stunts to the world (think Kardashians of the tornado world). These two seem completely different in their approaches & values. Each has their team & methods to tackle their goals. And so the stage is set for their confrontation. Hang on to your seats for quite a show. Experience several extreme situations being caught in the middle of tornado alley in Oklahoma. Whether it’s CGI or practical physical effects, the results are absolutely stunning. That’s the closest I️ want to be in a twister. Director Lee Isaac Chung has moved up this harrowing experience several notches. Both Edgar-Jones & Powell are terrific. Can twisters be tamed?
Alien gives it 3½ “You don’t face your fears, you ride ‘em” stars out of 4.
