Twisters

Twisters recently hit cinemas and is a loose sequel to the 1996 film, Twister, which starred Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt, and it was also a lot of fun from what I can remember. It was a simple story about two people coming together for the sake of science and saving lives in the dangerous world of chasing tornados, and its sequel is much more of the same. At one point does a loose sequel just become a remake I am not sure but I went into this ready to be entertained with the latest in 21st century special effects and was not disappointed. 

Following a disastrous college project that saw the death of three friends, Kate leaves Oklahoma for New York City to pursue a safer career but is brought back to her home state by an old friend who is involved with tracking tornados using the latest technology. Not knowing much about the company, she goes along and sees the weather is wreaking deadly destruction across the land and leaving many homeless so hopes her old college project might come in handy to save lives but quickly crosses paths with Tyler, a highly charismatic Youtube storm chaser. 

Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, who was behind such indie dramas as Minari, he brings together a very accessible and enjoyable old-fashioned disaster flick which plays it safe from start to finish over a neat two hour running time, which should satisfy newcomers and fans of the 1990s original. It's also very nice to look at visually, making the most of the natural landscapes while being shot on film, and the tornados themselves pack enough of a punch to never feel repetitive. Meanwhile Daisy Edgar-Jones serves as a solid lead for the film but it really does become the Glen Powell show when he enters the screen, who is on fine form as Tyler. 

Twisters will still feel a touch too, lightweight, safe and disposable for some but seeing this in the cinema with sound effects blaring away made this to be a very enjoyable experience and one I can see myself watching again while relaxing on the sofa. This is one that gets an easy recommendation for anyone interested in a slice of some easy-watching popcorn action, something Hollywood could do well to continue with making more of again.