Twisters (2024) Review:” A Tornado of Thrills and Visuals“

 

Director: Lee Isaac Chung

Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, David Corenswet

Music: Nicholas Britell

Producer: Frank Marshall

Cinematography: Bill Pope

Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Release date: July 12, 2024 (USA), July 19, 2024 (India)

Runtime: 115 minutes

Plot:

In “Twisters,” a series of devastating tornadoes hit a small town, forcing a group of storm chasers and townspeople to work together to survive the relentless onslaught of nature’s fury.

Performances:

Daisy Edgar-Jones : 

Daisy delivers a terrific performance. Not only is she captivating, but her portrayal of Kate is also compelling and heartfelt.

Glen Powell:

Glen Powell brings authenticity to his role, nailing it with a natural and convincing performance.

Anthony Ramos: 

Anthony Ramos, alongside Kate, also does a fine job, contributing effectively to the movie’s dynamic.

David Corenswet: 

David Corenswet is perfectly cast and fits his role aptly.

Other Supporting Actors: 

They all acted very naturally, contributing to the film’s realistic and engaging atmosphere.

Technical Aspects:

Director: 

Lee Isaac Chung comes up with a routine story but blends the tornado concept effectively, providing an immersive experience in theaters. Despite dragging a few elements, the tornado sequences make up for it.

Cinematography: 

Bill Pope’s cinematography is perfect, with excellent camera placement during the tornado scenes.

VFX Team: 

The VFX team has done a phenomenal job. The tornado scenes are spectacular, creating a realistic tornado situation with impressive thunders.

Music: 

Nicholas Britell’s music complements the scenes well.

Production Values: 

The production values are top-notch.

Strengths:

• VFX

• Performances

• Tornado scenes

• Direction

• Cinematography

Weaknesses:

• Routine story

• Drama could be better

• Predictable

My Personal Take on the Cinema:

‘Twisters’ is a movie that delivers thrills on the big screen, offering an excellent viewing experience. Although the story and drama have some drawbacks, such as being routine and predictable, the director manages to keep the audience engaged with the tornado scenes. The cinematic quality and VFX are highlights, along with strong production values. While a few tornado scenes might not be as impressive, most of them are well-executed. It’s a movie worth watching in theaters for the tornado experience.

Rating: 2.75/5