The first reactions to the legacy sequelTwistersare now in, so is the follow-up worthy of its 90s predecessor? Or is it less a silver screen storm and more of a damp squib? Well, based on these early responses to the disaster movie, it sounds likeTwisterswill not disappoint the storm chasers among us, with critics hailing the sequel as one of the best blockbusters of the year. Praise has been heaped on lead pairDaisy Edgar-JonesandGlen Powell, withTwistersemerging as the movie of the cinematic summer season.
“Didn’t think I’d write this but #Twisters might just be my favourite film of the summer & one of faves of 2024. Thrilling and exciting in all the best ways - and tonnes of fun - as well as fab turns from Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glenn Powell, it’s gonna blow the theatrical roof off!”
Directed by Lee Isaac Chung with a screenplay by Mark L. Smith from a story by Joseph Kosinski,Twistershas been described as “a standalone sequel”to the 1996 original. The praise for the performances continues, withTwisterssuccessfully flying the flag for old-school blockbuster disaster movies.
“#Twisters is a beautifully shot, heartfelt story woven into the tapestry of a good old fashioned Summer blockbuster #film. It is both a compelling drama and a rip roaring adventure with dynamic performances from @DaisyEdgarJones & @glenpowell & co that is sure to go down a storm!”
Is Twisters Even Better Than the Beloved Original?
One reaction even callsTwistersbetter than the Jan de Bont originalstarring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton. And it’s largely thanks to the charming central duo.
“If you want a great summer blockbuster this year, #TwistersMovie more than has you covered. Great fun, led by charming duo Edgar-Jones and Powell, it’s also unafraid to take risks. Glad I watched the original before as there’s neat callbacks - I feel this is a better film though!”
Thanks to its “adrenaline-fueled action” it seems thatTwistersdoes exactly what it intends to do: entertain. And such a simple premise could well give audiencesexactly what they’re looking for.
“TWISTERS is exactly what one expects from a disaster flick - not more, not less. Adrenaline-fueled action, a predictable yet effective story & compelling protagonists elevated by Daisy Edgar-Jones & Glen Powell. It fulfills its sole, valid purpose of entertaining its target audience while reminding us of the importance of humanity & altruism in times of crisis.”
You can check out some more earlyTwistersreactions below.
Twisters Director Reveals Film Was Shot During Oklahoma’s Actual Tornado Season
Twisters star Glen Powell says “audiences won’t have seen anything like this” as the long-awaited sequel gets ready to hit theaters next month.
Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, Sasha Lane, Harry Hadden-Paton, and David Corenswet, the sequel will throw audiences back into the wild world of storm chasing. You can check out the official synopsis forTwistersbelow.
“Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Golden Globe nominee Anthony Ramos, In the Heights) to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better.
As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.”
Twistersis scheduled to be land in theaters on August 05, 2025.
