With a budget of up to 200 million USD, the blockbuster "Twisters" brings viewers an attractive story and profound message. The work is highly appreciated thanks to its solid script and convincing acting of the stars.

Twisters (Vietnamese title: Death Tornado ) is rated by Rotten Tomatoes as one of the most anticipated blockbusters of the year. This is a sequel with independent content of Twister - the classic blockbuster about natural disasters, which shocked the box office in 1996, grossing over $495 million worldwide against a budget of $92 million.

After nearly three decades, Hollywood is bringing back the theme with a new story, new cast, and an updated, more timely message.

The fight against natural disasters

Contents of Twisters quite simple, revolving around the fierce battle between humans and natural disasters, which is a familiar motif of the genre.

The main character is Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones), an enthusiastic meteorologist living in New York, USA. She used to form a storm chasing group to do experiments but had to give up her passion due to an unexpected accident.

Some time later, Kate is invited by an old friend to participate in testing a new, more advanced storm tracking system. Agreeing to participate, Kate has to "confront" the group of Tyler (Glen Powell), a famous guy on social media who likes to post adventurous storm chasing content.

All of them are aiming for the common goal of conquering the terrifying tornadoes that can take their lives at any time. As the story progresses, the natural disasters become more and more terrible, forcing the characters to find ways to help each other survive at all costs.

Sitting in the director's chair is Lee Isaac Chung – famous for Minari (2020). The filmmaker skillfully handles the rhythm, helping the story maintain its appeal throughout its 2-hour duration.

The film is not short of dramatic action scenes, depicting the fierce chase between humans and tornadoes. Each segment is inserted reasonably, helping to create the necessary tension for the film.

With a budget of up to 200 million USD, Twisters is one of the most expensive blockbuster disasters of Warner Bros. Most of the budget was poured into the visuals, giving viewers elaborately filmed footage, combined with computer effects to create a satisfying feeling.

Tornado and waterspout scenes are build epic, with diverse lenses bringing many emotions. The background and special effects are also invested, contributing to increasing the authenticity of the frame.

Through the story, the work also cleverly incorporates a message about the power of nature. Watching the film, the audience witnesses tornadoes with terrible destruction, threatening the lives of countless innocent people.

Faced with disaster, people become small and often feel helpless. But with will and determination, the characters bravely face danger to research and better understand tornadoes, thereby saving more lives.

convincing performance

Besides the reputation of its predecessor, the project also attracted attention thanks to the appeal of two promising young stars, Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones.

The film marks the return of rising star Glen Powell after the hit movie Anyone but you (2023), is also the first time he tries his hand at the disaster theme.

The role further proves that Powell is one of the brightest male stars in Hollywood today. With his long acting experience, he has no difficulty creating natural and engaging comedic moments.

The star brings charm and grace to the character of Tyler. At the same time, he is very dedicated to the role, spending a lot of time researching the character, creating surprises for the audience.

Starring alongside Glen Powell, the female lead Daisy Edgar-Jones is no slouch. The star of Far out there where the crayfish sing (2022) proves his mature acting skills when fully portraying the character's complex emotions.

From Kate's moments of fear, trembling, or courage and determination to overcome her fear, Edgar-Jones perfectly recreated them on the silver screen.

In particular, the two stars work well together when appearing in the same frame, making the story more interesting, instead of just focusing on dry tornado hunting.

Twisters had an early debut in some markets, including Vietnam, before its official release in the US on July 19. The response from audiences and critics to the film was relatively good, with 78% positive votes on Rotten Tomatoes.

According to statistics of Box Office Vietnam , the film ranked third in the weekend box office, has now raked in more than VND5.4 billion at Vietnamese theaters. The reason is that the project has not been well promoted and has to compete with animated films. Despicable Me 4.

However, the international box office performance was quite positive, with $11.5 million in its opening weekend in smaller markets. Deadline The film is expected to gross around $45-50 million when it opens in the US this week. The film's total expected revenue is around $450 million.

Overall, Twisters Not only does it ensure entertainment, it also incorporates a profound message about the environment and climate. The film scores points thanks to its solid script and convincing acting.