Twisters (2024)

Tyler: "Kate's from New York… can't trust a thing she says." 
Kate: "Well… can always trust a guy who puts his face on a t-shirt." 

First and foremost, I must acknowledge and appreciate my wife Daisy Edgar-Jones. Maybe I'm just getting used to DEJ having a southern accent, but boy, do I love her with one. As cliché and corny as some of the scenes in Twisters are, I actually really enjoyed this movie. I feel like it's been a while since I've seen a film released in theaters that isn't meant to be artistic, not meant to have a deeper meaning, isn't a horror or thriller, isn't a kids movie, and is fully just meant to be a movie that anybody can watch and just simply meant to entertain for the runtime period. 

I liked how the film kept the audience intrigued and how they attempted plot twists. While some people may have seen it coming from a mile away, it was still nice to see that the movie had misleading scenes that led viewers away in order to reveal a twist in the plot. What I really enjoyed about this film is that it didn't really depict anybody as the "bad guy," per se, depending on how you view the characters and their motives. Some may see it as a necessary decision to make money and live life, while others may have uncompromisable morals; depending on the type of person you are will decipher who you believe the "bad guy" is, or if there even is one. 

The cinematics in this film are just breathtaking. I may have to watch some behind-the-scenes clips because I'm highly intrigued to know how they filmed and did the special effects, whether it was all CGI or a mix of physical effects and after-effects video editing. I'm not sure, but it's incredible how realistic I personally found the scenes. Granted I live in the south and not the midwest where there's tornadoes, but it still looked highly believable, to me. 

I think that the film also did a really good job showcasing the falling out of love with a passion (which is so tragic) and the impact that PTSD can have on a person. I actually really enjoyed the way that Daisy Edgar-Jones potrayed her panic attack in the film and that the film showed what it's like to no longer be passionate about something that used to mean the world to you. Maybe this was the defining factor for me, because it really hit home for me and was a lot to take in as someone who experienced the same thing. 

The comedic relief that Glenn Powell provides while being a sweetheart himbo is comforting, while Daisy Edgar-Jones plays a badass in her field that earns her the respect of others for being so good at what she does. The film balances comedy (as corny as it is) with tragedy and heartfelt moments, while developing Kate and Tyler as characters. I really enjoyed the film and was entertained the entire duration of the movie. I would highly recommend to anybody just looking for a simple film that will entertain the family and all audiences, without having to look for a deeper meaning or decoding symbolic metaphors. I'd definitely watch again, especially for Daisy Edgar-Jones, but also because I really appreciated the refresh in theaters of films that are simply meant to entertain; nothing more, nothing less, and that's exactly what Twisters did.