“Twisters,” epitomizes summer movie fun

One movie I watched last week was 1996's "Twister." I hadn't watched it in a long time and would see "Twisters" on the weekend. I don't remember my feelings when I first saw it, but I am sure I loved it. With years of reviews and hundreds of movies behind me, it is fun but flawed. But how about "Twisters?"

Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones) was once a tornado chaser, but when she makes a decision that ends with most of her team and friends dying, she stops. Her former teammate Javi (Anthony Ramos) entices her to come back. He and his new team are working to get a full 3D scan of a tornado to understand them better. They run into rival tornado hunters and YouTubers led by Tyler Owens (Glenn Powell).

Like "Top Gun: Maverick" before it, "Twisters" is a better movie than the original. Come after me, "Top Gun" fans. I'm pretty sure I can take ya.

Just like in the first one, there isn't a true antagonist. Owens and his group come off as cocky and fame-chasing, but soon after their initial meeting, Kate sees Owens's group donating food and supplies to victims of a tornado.

One nitpick I have is that we don't really see Kate deal with the fact that she made a decision that killed three people. Yes, she quits chasing tornados and has a minor panic attack when she returns, but for something that made him stop chasing, she sure does jump back into it with no problem.

"Twisters" is one of those movies that needs to be seen on the big screen. The storm sequences are great and impressive to see on a big screen. It is a big summer blockbuster at its best.

7/10

Rated

2hrs. 2mins