Twisters
“Twisters” is the newest masterpiece by Lee Isaac Chung who was also the director of the child’s play movie called ‘minari’. The film is a sequel to the 1996 casted “Twister”. The release date is July 19, 2024.
Synopsis
The tale revolves around Kate Cooper, played by Daisy Edgar Jones, a reformed storm chaser who, while at college, was the sole survivor of a devastating F5 tornado. This incident created such a deterrence within her that she had to take a break from chasing storms. Unfortunately, due to a series of powerful Tornados hitting Oklahoma, she is forced to collaborate with a group of storm chasers in an attempt to learn how to survive these massively dangerous storms.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Lee Isaac Chung
- Screenplay: Mark L. Smith
- Story: Joseph Kosinski
Cast:
- Daisy Edgar Jones as Kate Cooper
- Glen Powell as Tyler Owens
- Anthony Ramos as Javi
- Brandon Perea as Scott
- Maura Tierney as Dr. Melissa Reeves
- Sasha Lane as Addy
After winning the oscar for best picture created for ‘minari’, he has now chosen to implement more character focus into the chaos of natural disasters which greatly shifts the narrative focus into the actors and development. Lee brings a pasion into the on screen chemistry between the actors that solidify the depth to narratives in his shows which gives the audience a superbly compelling experience.
Critical Reception
The film twisters has gained a lot of notoriety for it’s combination of horrifying battle scenes along with rich character development.
Reviews pointed out the film’s spectacle and its emotional impact. In the words of New York Post, it was a “surprisingly engaging reboot” which is so fully entertaining and still manages to offer so much more.
Box Office Performance
The movie performed well commercially obtaining a total of $371 million from all quarters, a clear win when set off against the $155 million production budget.
Availability
As of November 2024, “Twisters” is available on Peacock for streaming, and can also be rented or bought on different digital services like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Personal Insights
“Twisters” manages to capture the disaster genre of the movie while effectively focusing on character perspectives and very little connection to the original movie. The emotional arcs of the storm chasers in the movie are both dramatic and relatable, providing a new take on the thrill and the risks of chasing one of the most powerful forces of nature.
Cultural Significance
In the context of contemporary cinema “Twisters” is unique in the emphasis on the characters that are part of the disaster. The film deals with trauma, human strength, and the curious power of nature which speaks to the audience in a deeper level and reflects the society’s need to deal with the fears of the past and the desire to understand uncontrollable powers.