--- title: "Twisters: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/twisters/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/twisters" critics_score: 68 critics_reviews: 22 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Twisters (2024): what the critics said Critics' score 68 from 22 reviews: 12 positive, 6 mixed, 4 negative. Most critics find Twisters an enjoyable throwback that does its job without quite exceeding it, and the spread is wide: two five-star raves sit alongside a handful of reviews that rate it poor. The praise clusters on the storm sequences, which nearly everyone calls convincing and frightening, and on Glen Powell, whose self-aware performance is singled out even by reviews that like little else. Daisy Edgar-Jones divides opinion more; Paste calls her miscast and finds no chemistry between the leads, against the grain of most reviews, which find the pairing easy and likeable. The reservations gather around the writing. Several critics describe the characters as thin and the material about trauma, corporate motives and climate as a poor fit for a summer blockbuster; The New Yorker argues that shifting attention to ethics makes the tornadoes look merely destructive rather than awesome. Sight and Sound notes the film never mentions climate change; NME credits it with ecological awareness. ## Empire — Beth Webb Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 10 July 2024. Twisters is celebrated as a gripping old-school movie event with rousing action, lived-in characters, and strong star power from its leads. The review praises director Lee Isaac Chung’s handling of the material, the chemistry between Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, and the visceral storm sequences. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/twisters/) ## Evening Standard — Maddy Mussen Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 18 July 2024. Twisters is hailed as a thrilling, smarter-than-it-seems blockbuster with strong action, writing, and tight pacing that leaves viewers wanting more. The review singles out the natural chemistry between Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones and the enjoyable ensemble cast as key strengths. [Read the review](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/twisters-review-2024-glen-powell-daisy-edgar-jones-anthony-ramos-twister-1996-b1171433.html) ## Los Angeles Times — Katie Walsh Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 18 July 2024. The critic praises Chung for delivering a supremely entertaining summer blockbuster that expands on the original with thematic heft, strong chemistry between the leads, and emotional depth from Edgar-Jones. The action sequences, especially the opening, stand out as highlights. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-07-18/twisters-review-glen-powell-daisy-edgar-jones-anthony-ramos-lee-isaac-chung) ## The Independent Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 18 July 2024. The review praises Twisters as a smart, old-school sequel that recalls the capable scientist heroes of the original while delivering sensory thrills. It highlights the charismatic leads Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, sharp editing, and a sense of community and resilience amid the chaos. [Read the review](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/twisters-review-movie-b2577359.html) ## The New York Times — Alissa Wilkinson Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 18 July 2024. The critic finds the film fails to fully capitalize on its leads' chemistry but succeeds as an entertaining disaster movie with strong set pieces and danger. Chung's direction brings a contemporary, grounded Midwest perspective rooted in his background. [Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/movies/twisters-review-monster.html) ## Total Film — Jamie Graham Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 10 July 2024. The review notes Glen Powell’s continued rise as a star in this fun, effects-driven sequel that delivers on big-screen thrills. It highlights the whirlwind chemistry and spectacle while positioning the film as a solid summer popcorn entertainment. [Read the review](https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/action-movies/twisters-review/) ## The Guardian — Peter Bradshaw Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 21 July 2024. The critic calls it a serviceable disaster sequel from the Minari director, delivering teeth-rattling effects and spectacle as buildings are torn apart, but notes the thin science premise and fine but unremarkable chemistry between leads. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/jul/21/twisters-review-90s-tornado-blockbuster-gets-second-wind-with-teeth-rattling-sequel-daisy-edgar-jones-lee-isaac-chung) ## Little White Lies — Hannah Strong Rating 3/3/2. 16 July 2024. Chung's shift to a big-budget sequel lacks the emotional depth of Minari and feels like a load of hot air overall. It has moments but is ultimately more drizzle than storm. [Read the review](https://lwlies.com/reviews/twisters) ## Radio Times Rating 3/5. 16 July 2024. Chung's serviceable summer spectacle never fully resolves its tonal mix of romance, thriller and disaster elements. Likeable leads and some spectacle are undercut by a lack of purpose. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/twisters-review-glen-powell-daisy-edgar-jones/) ## Time Out — Phil de Semlyen Rating 3/5. 16 July 2024. Chung clears a low bar with peppy cast, streamlined story and impressive VFX cyclones for an enjoyably old-school blockbuster. It may not sweep you away but delivers mayhem. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/twisters-review-2024) ## Sight and Sound Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 18 July 2024. The film relies on thin characters and disaster-movie clichés between set pieces, with no mention of climate change. It prioritises spectacle over substance despite charming leads. [Read the review](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/twisters-whirlwind-disaster-movie-cliches) ## The i Paper — Francesca Steele Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 10 July 2024. The film is critiqued for lacking the simple charm of its predecessor, with overly convoluted plot points about trauma, climate, and corporate motives that feel mismatched to a summer blockbuster. While the special effects are spectacular and the leads have good chemistry, it ultimately fails to blow the critic away. [Read the review](https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/twisters-review-wont-blow-away-3161844) ## The New Yorker — Richard Brody Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 19 July 2024. The critic notes the sequel shifts focus from visceral spectacle to emotional stakes and ethical issues around storm chasing and science, making tornadoes seem primarily destructive rather than awesome. Characters remain underdeveloped, leaving the central performances and romance feeling hollow. [Read the review](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/07/29/twisters-movie-review) ## The Hollywood Reporter — David Rooney 10 July 2024. The film is a middling sequel that unleashes fierce weather but lacks genuine excitement and incremental buildup in its storm sequences. It benefits from Chung's feel for rural Oklahoma geography and the sorrow shown toward devastated small communities. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/twisters-review-daisy-edgar-jones-glen-powell-anthony-ramos-lee-isaac-chung-1235944047/) ## The Times Rating ★★★★☆. 17 July 2024. The critic praises the slick, richly satisfying sequel as far superior to the 1996 original, highlighting elegant direction, strong performances especially from Daisy Edgar-Jones, and an eye-popping climax with clever set pieces. [Read the review](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/film/article/twisters-film-review-daisy-edgar-jones-glen-powell-ch23h0t5f) ## Vulture — Alison Willmore 16 July 2024. The sequel underwhelms by trying to be serious about a frivolous story, foregrounding tedious emotional trauma at the expense of lively storm spectacle. Glen Powell stands out with his charismatic, self-aware performance as the tornado wrangler. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/review-twisters-needs-to-be-either-smarter-or-dumber.html) ## HeyUGuys — Linda Marric Rating 5/5. 10 July 2024. The critic finds the film a hugely entertaining white-knuckle ride that blends adrenaline with emotional depth and classic romcom elements, calling it a must-see summer blockbuster with soul. [Read the review](https://www.heyuguys.com/twisters-review/) ## NME — Jordan Bassett Rating 5/5. 16 July 2024. Twisters is a wildly entertaining 90s-style blockbuster that delivers dazzling set-pieces and celebrates the idea of big-screen spectacle. It combines clever scripting, heart, ecological awareness and an excellent cast into the most fun film of the year. [Read the review](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/twisters-review-glen-powell-daisy-edgar-jones-3775155) ## Collider — Jeff Ewing Rating 8/10. 10 July 2024. The critic finds Twisters a thrilling crowd-pleaser that captures the awe and terror of tornadoes while echoing themes from the original. Chung's direction and the leads' performances are praised, though some plotlines and character arcs feel underdeveloped. [Read the review](https://collider.com/twisters-review-glen-powell/) ## Den of Geek — David Crow Rating 4/5. 17 July 2024. Twisters recaptures the simple pleasures of 1990s high-concept popcorn thrills through strong casting and effective spectacle. Chung's direction channels the original's formula into an entertaining modern context focused on the leads' chemistry and escalating storm sequences. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/twisters-review-a-90s-throwback/) ## The Wrap Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 10 July 2024. The critic praises it as a breath of fresh air, recapturing the breezy charms of the original with strong character focus and personality. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/twisters-review-glen-powell/) ## /Film — Jeremy Mathai Rating 7/10. 16 July 2024. The critic calls it a satisfying, crowd-pleasing throwback that makes up for lacking originality with sincerity, big-screen action, and a Spielbergian sense of awe, while praising Glen Powell's star turn. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/1623234/twisters-review-90s-blockbusters-heartfelt-spielbergian-sequel/) ## Digital Spy — Ian Sandwell Fi1m's normalised score 60/100 (inferred from the text). 10 July 2024. Twisters delivers thrilling huge-scale set pieces with practical and digital effects that create real tension and spectacle. The story and character development feel generic and underdeveloped compared to the action, making it an effective but unremarkable summer blockbuster. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a61541964/twisters-review/) ## Paste — Brianna Zigler Rating 5.5/10. 18 July 2024. The critic calls Twisters a breezy, fun disaster film with impressive tornado effects and Glen Powell's star power, but faults the lack of chemistry between leads, shallow characters, and miscasting of Daisy Edgar-Jones. It lacks the emotional anchor and ensemble charm of the 1996 original. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/lee-isaac-chung/twisters-review) ## Deadline — Damon Wise Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 10 July 2024. The critic finds the film offers spectacle but little substance, criticizing the creaky dialogue and lack of investment in the plot, while noting it's hard to see who it's for beyond fans of the original. [Read the review](https://deadline.com/2024/07/twisters-review-disaster-movie-reboot-daisy-edgar-jones-glen-powell-spectacle-but-little-substance-1236005954/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. 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