Twisters movie makes a move

Storms and tornadoes are chaotic and can be deadly. No one would ever think of being near one, except for some. Twisters was released in theaters on July 19, 2024, making it the second Twisters movie, led by Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones as the main characters playing Tyler Owens and Kate Carter. The director Lee Isaac Chung started production in May 2023 and wrapped in 2024. This new Twisters film follows the events of the original movie from 1996. 

Twisters follows the story of two tornado chasers and their team trying to stop tornados using their mechanisms to try and stop tornados from causing damage to towns. Tyler and Kate team up with an old friend to conquer these tornadoes and find a way to save everyone from the damage it might cause. The team comes up with a plan to possibly get what they want, but their plan does not work out when they are stopped by a huge EF5 tornado that is headed straight for a small town.

“These two teaming up to try and stop tornadoes was unexpected, but they were surprisingly a good duo,” said DBHS tenth grader Jack Gillen. 

This movie is filled with suspense and last-minute saves that have the audience on the edge of their seat. The production was a success, and the film is even playing in international territories and generated a strong buzz in various regions. The actor’s reputation also played a role in the success of the film. Given the franchise history of Glen Powell and film successes, it helped in the success of the Twisters film. Glen Powell also has his way of winning over the audience, sparking the film.

Despite the differences between the original and the new Twisters films, the new film lives up to the potential and history of the original film. This film is different, but it gets exciting and catches the audience’s attention.

Written by Alex Esser | Graphic Designed by Janna Margar Pit

Published October 9, 2024 | ePathfinder | Entertainment