My quick rating - 6.9/10. I very much enjoyed the first flick and this one managed to strike a solid balance between paying homage to the original classic and taking advantage of modern advancements in technology and storytelling. While the original Twister boasted a stronger cast and the novelty of its plot, this sequel makes up for it with impressive visual effects and a bit more depth in its story. The film follows former storm chaser Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), a reckless social-media superstar, as they find themselves thrown together when unprecedented and terrifying weather phenomena begin to ravage central Oklahoma. As storm systems converge, the stakes are higher than ever, pushing both characters and their respective teams to their limits. Edgar-Jones and Powell deliver decent performances, bringing enough charm and energy to their roles to keep the audience engaged. I thought the rest of the cast could've been a bit more developed to add to the bigger picture of the narrative but they only seemed to throw a little extra time to Kate's mom, played by Maura Tierney. However, it's the visual spectacle of the storms that truly steals the show. The effects are top-notch, making the extreme weather events feel both awe-inspiring and terrifying. And let's face it, that is why we are all here and as much as it would've been great to see at the drive-in, I think an IMAX screen would be a better bet to truly take it all in. Overall, I am glad to see director Lee Isaac Chung pulled off a worthy sequel that will appeal to fans of the original. While it may not surpass its predecessor in every way, it delivers enough thrills and excitement to make it a satisfying watch for anyone who enjoyed the first film.
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