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It seems as though audiences have consistently been disassociated from a notion. Fortunately, after a 12-month hiatus, the big-budget disaster genre is set to make its triumphant return to the box office with “Twisters”, a sequel and remake of the beloved classic. While many millennials nostalgically revisit the 1996 film, do we truly remember its quality accurately? Does the highly anticipated film, starring Gemma Powell and Daisy Ridley, live up to the hype, or does it fall short of expectations? Let’s examine the Rotten Tomatoes ratings of each film to explore the results.

Tornado (1996)

Contemporary films on the Tomatometer consistently score highly.

In 1996, the groundbreaking film Twister premiered, starring Helen Hunt as Dr. Jo Harding, a renowned meteorologist still grappling with the aftermath of a devastating loss that has driven her tireless pursuit of tornado research. As personal demons fuel her motivations, Harding’s entire life begins to unravel, including her strained relationship with her ex-husband, Bill, a fellow tornado researcher. As they set aside their differences, the duo collaborates on a groundbreaking project, dubbed DOROTHY, which has the potential to transform the field of tornado research. Here is the improved text in a different style:

As they embarked on the mission to gather the desired information, they were forced to place themselves at risk by venturing onto treacherous roads and braving the unforgiving fury of an F5 tornado, colloquially known as a “finger of god”.

The unconventional film had the potential to become a cult classic, but its initial reception was lukewarm at best from critics. Despite its mediocre “Licensed Contemporary” score of 66%, the critical consensus is that this film is a high-octane blockbuster prioritizing spectacle over well-rounded character development, with its intense action sequences occasionally undermined by an overly familiar narrative.

Can a lackluster prequel possibly redeem itself by doing better than its underwhelming original?

Twisters (2024)

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The latest installment in the Twisters franchise tracks a team of cutting-edge storm chasers, spearheaded by Kate Cooper, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones, and her trusted colleague Javi, portrayed by Anthony Ramos, as they test a state-of-the-art tornado tracking technology. Despite the challenges, a storm chaser named Tyler Owens (Glen Powell) initially strikes an attention-seeking tone in his social media content, prioritizing sensationalism over rigorous scientific inquiry. Although the brand new film traverses a precarious line between sequel and reboot, it appears to share numerous DNA with its predecessor, which became the second-highest grossing movie of 1996, just shy of Independence Day’s dominance. But does it truly measure up to the original’s success?

While Twisters is another “Licensed Contemporary” film, it actually outperforms its predecessor with a notable 77% rating.

“With its vital consensus in place, ‘Twisters’ promises to deliver a thrilling ride, with Glen Powell’s undeniable charm propelling the spectacle forward and leaving viewers eager for more.”

While earlier disaster movies share similar tones and themes, the new catastrophe film appears poised to be a nostalgic hit, channeling retro charm. Perhaps this unprecedented phenomenon will ignite a chain reaction, leading to an influx of devastating disasters unfolding before our eyes in the years to come.