Storm chasing has captivated American audiences for nearly three decades, blending the thrill of danger with the pursuit of understanding one of nature’s most destructive forces. The idea of individuals risking their lives to document tornadoes has an undeniable allure. For years, the Discovery Channel’s hit show Storm Chasers brought this high-stakes world to viewers, chronicling the perilous journeys of storm chasers until the tragic loss of several cast members led to its cancellation.

In 1996, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. released Twister, a film offering a glimpse into the lives of scientific storm chasers. Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as a divorced couple rekindling their romance while chasing storms for science, the movie earned mixed reviews. Critics and audiences noted its dated 1990s CGI and scenes that stretched the laws of physics, particularly in depicting characters surviving improbable encounters with massive tornadoes.

Nearly 30 years later, advances in filmmaking technology promised a more visually stunning and realistic follow-up. Enter Twisters, a modern successor from the same studios. The film introduces Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones), a college-aged storm chaser with a bold vision: to deploy technology that could disrupt tornadoes and save lives. A catastrophic miscalculation during a chase, however, leaves her as the sole survivor of an F5 tornado that claims her three friends.

Five years later, Kate has retreated to New York City, haunted by the tragedy. A friend lures her back to Oklahoma for tornado season, where she joins a new project backed by a wealthy investor who values her knack for predicting major storms. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), a charismatic YouTuber known as the “Tornado Wrangler.” Tyler and his crew gain fame by driving into the heart of tornadoes, setting off fireworks to celebrate their victories for their online audience.

 Despite their opposing motivations—Kate’s scientific mission versus Tyler’s thrill-seeking showmanship—the two form an uneasy alliance to confront the Midwest’s deadliest storms. Unlike its predecessor, Twisters leverages modern storm-chasing technology and emphasizes realism, showcasing the devastating power of even smaller tornadoes on Midwestern towns. With a $200 million production budget, the film delivers breathtaking destruction and chaos, surpassing the original in spectacle.

Twisters shines as a summer blockbuster, enhanced by theater experiences like 4DX and D-Box. While not without flaws—some characters feel underdeveloped, and certain plot points lack depth—the film’s strengths outweigh its weaknesses. It matches or even surpasses the original, delivering an exhilarating disaster movie that satisfies audiences seeking high-energy entertainment.

3/5

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