Twisters' Rotten Tomatoes Score Debuts Higher Than 1996 Original (By More Than You’d Think)
Summary
Twisters' first reactions have now arrived on social media. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the upcoming tornado adventure film serves as a sequel to Jan de Bont’s 1996 hit,Twister, which starred Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt as storm chasers.Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones lead theTwisterscast, with a story that follows a retired tornado-chaser who partners with a new team wielding exciting technology that could allow for the disruption of devastating storms.
Just ahead of theTwisterswide release, social media reactions to the film are now pouring in online. So far, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Check out select reactions on X, formerly Twitter, below:
“Twisters is a beautifully shot, heartfelt story woven into the tapestry of a good old fashioned Summer blockbuster,” writesJon Brown. He calls the film a “compelling drama and a rip roaring adventure” before praising the lead performances from Edgar-Jones and Powell.
Scott J. DaviscallsTwisters"thrilling and exciting in all the best ways," while also praising Edgar-Jones and Powell as the movie’s anchors.
Andrew Bullockwrites that the movie is “a modern blockbuster executed without trotting out the cliché devices overused in Hollywood today.”
“The story leaves something to be desired, but Twisters absolutely delivers where it matters with huge-scale thrilling set pieces. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell are an engaging lead duo, but it’s Brandon Perea who steals every scene he’s in,” writesIan Sandwell.
Manuel São Bentowrites thatTwisters"is exactly what one expects from a disaster flick," featuring “[a]drenaline-fueld action, a predictable yet effective story & compelling protagonists elevated by Daisy Edgar-Jones & Glen Powell.”
“If you want a great summer blockbuster this year,” writesEmily Murray, “[Twisters]more than has you covered.”
Brian DavidspraisesTwistersfor being “the rare legacy sequel that doesn’t shoehorn all the tropes that tend to come with franchise reboots.” He singles Edgar-Jones as a particular highlight.
“Enjoyed it,” writesLou Thomas, “especially Glen Powell’s fun turn as a cowboy scientist.”
Twisters Has The Makings Of A Summer Hit
The Lee Isaac Chung Sequel Could Strike A Chord With Audiences
After titles likeThe Fall GuyandFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagadisappointed at the box office earlier this year, the summer movie season has gotten off to a strong start with animated titles likeInside Out 2andDespicable Me 4.A Quiet Place: Day Onehas also been a hit. With the latestTwistersreactionsbeing generally glowing, it certainly seems like the film could end up being a major success.
AfterTop Gun: Maverick,Anyone But You, and thecritically-acclaimedHit Man,Powell has cemented himself as a new leading man in Hollywood.Twistersis coming at the perfect time in Powell’s career, and it is certain to significantly benefit from Powell’s rising star power over the last two years. Edgar-Jones is relatively untested as a movie star and is mostly known for her moving performance in the British drama series,Normal People, but the reaction posts suggest she really elevates theTwistersequel.
Other actors appearing inTwistersinclude: Brandon Perea, Anthony Ramos, Kiernan Shipka, Sasha Lane, David Corenswet, and Maura Tierney.
While the upcomingDeadpool & Wolverineis poised to make a big splash in theaters at the end of July,Twistersshould have one solid week to dominate screens with relatively little competitionasA Quiet Place: Day Onebegins to taper off. If it proves to be a hit with audiences, it could well have legs into August, even against the MCU’s latest offering. It remains to be seen howTwisterswill fare in theaters, but the unanimously positive early reactions are a very promising sign.
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Twisters
Cast
A follow-up to the 1996 original film Twister, Twisters is a sequel set years after the original, said to be fast-tracked by Steven Spielberg and Mark L. Smith, with Frank Marshal as producer. Little details exist about the film, but Helen Hunt is expected to reprise her role as Jo, with the film likely to pay homage to the late Bill Paxton.
