The Twisters
The Twisters

The Twisters

2024Movie87 minEnglish

A deadly patchwork of destructive cyclones is on an apocalyptic path of convergence at a populated Midwest city center. There, the twisters will merge into one mega tornado that threatens to obliterate the cities for hundreds of miles around.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users77%
Director: Lee Isaac ChungGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Disaster

Plot Summary

A new generation faces off against one of the most formidable weather phenomena on Earth. When a massive tornado outbreak grips the United States, former storm chaser Kate Carter and her friends must race against time and competing storm chasers to test a new, experimental tracking system and confront the immense power of nature.

Critical Reception

Twisters received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who generally praised its ambitious visual effects and intense action sequences. However, some critics found the plot to be derivative of the original and lacking in character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking special effects and thrilling tornado sequences.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters compared to the original.
  • Appreciated for its modernization of the disaster genre with new technology and a fresh cast.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the spectacular visual effects and the high-octane action, finding it an entertaining popcorn flick. Some viewers felt it didn't quite capture the same magic as the original but appreciated the updated approach.

Fun Fact

The film features a large number of practical effects and real storm footage, alongside CGI, to create a more immersive experience for the audience.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

The 2024 The Twisters is an exciting but flawed disaster film that offers moments of thrilling action alongside noticeable weaknesses. While it’s entertaining and even educational at times, it’s held back by subpar visual effects and a weak...