Thebiggest twistinTwistersisnt one spinning on screen.
Its that the film goesa surprising step beyondwhat you expect it to be.
But it also prioritizes life in a waythe original 1996 film didnt.
Twisters is in theaters Friday. Image: Universal Pictures
For some, its science.
For others, its thrills.
And for the real scumbags, its money.
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell inTwisters– Universal
For its first act,Twistersis mostly by the book.
Kate, Tyler, and others move heaven and Earth, sometimes literally, to help save lives.
The repetition shines a light on what Chung clearly feels is the films big takeaway.
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell saving lives inTwisters– Universal
Thats bolstered in huge part by a motley cast of supporting characters that give the film even more flavor.
Plus, like the 1996 original film, there are several big names and recognizable faces in the bunch.
Which, to be honest, was my biggest disappointment with the new film.
Superman (David Corenswet) is a real asshole inTwisters– Universal
(There is one direct connection but its never explained.)
Thats the vibeTwistersis going for though.
Its its own thing.
The first movie had classic rock, this one has country rock.
Nothing aboutTwistersis overly unique, but it does everything right.
You go in hoping to be entertained and you get that plus a little bit more.
Its quite the twist indeed.
Twistersis in theaters Friday
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