Twisters

I loved Twisters, and I'm not even a fan of the genre which is a testament to its quality. The concept of a smug influencer storm chaser meeting a by-the-books meterologist is just inherently entertaining. Glen Powell has made a fan of me due to his performance that another reviewer called worthy of "an Oscar for smugness".

Seeing this movie near the opening night in a packed theater also helped the experience. With so many movies coming out in theaters and on streaming services, it's like the concept of a "blockbuster" has been lost in recent years. You can't have a cultural moment centered around a dozen different movies every year, much to the chagrin of studio execs. It's only possible in moderation.

Given Twister (1996) already had a committed fanbase, people showed up to the theater wearing custom T-shirts and left with big smiles. Critics didn't like either the original movie or this remake very much, but I can tell you this is one of those times where the critics are missing the forest for the trees.

If you're entertained by artsyness, then Twisters is not for you. If you're entertained by endearing idiots shooting fireworks into a tornado while blasting Ain't No Love In Oklahoma, then this movie is pure entertainment from start to finish.