What's inside the $200 million blockbuster?

Việt Nam•18/07/2024

With a budget of up to $200 million, the blockbuster "Twisters" offers viewers a captivating story and a profound message. The film is highly praised for its solid script and convincing performances from its stars.

Twisters (Vietnamese title: Tornado (also known as Deadly Tornado ) has been rated by Rotten Tomatoes as one of the most anticipated blockbusters of the year. This is a standalone sequel to Twister - A classic blockbuster about natural disasters, which took the box office by storm in 1996, grossing over $495 million worldwide against a budget of $92 million.

After nearly three decades, Hollywood is bringing the subject back with a new story, a new cast, and a more up-to-date and relevant message.

The fight against natural disasters

Content of Twisters It's quite simple, revolving around the fierce battle between humans and natural disasters, a familiar motif in the genre.

The main character is Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones), an enthusiastic meteorologist living in New York City. She previously formed a storm-chasing group for experimental purposes, but an unexpected accident forced her to abandon her passion.

Some time later, Kate is invited by an old friend to participate in testing a new, more advanced storm tracking system. Agreeing to join, Kate must "confront" Tyler's (Glen Powell) group, a social media influencer who enjoys posting daring storm-chasing videos.

The appearances of Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell in the film.

They all share a common goal: conquering terrifying tornadoes that could claim their lives at any moment. As the story progresses, the natural disasters become increasingly horrific, 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 pacing, helping the story maintain its appeal throughout its more than two-hour runtime.

The film is full of thrilling action sequences, depicting a fierce chase between humans and tornadoes. Each segment is cleverly placed, helping to create the necessary tension for the movie.

With a budget of up to $200 million, Twisters It is one of Warner Bros.' most expensive disaster blockbusters. A large portion of the budget went into the visuals, providing viewers with meticulously filmed scenes combined with computer-generated special effects for a visually stunning experience.

Scenes of tornadoes and waterspouts were captured. build The film is spectacular, with diverse lens options that evoke a wide range of emotions. The sets and special effects are also well-invested, contributing to the realism of the visuals.

Through the story, the film also cleverly incorporates a message about the power of nature. Watching the film, viewers witness firsthand tornadoes with their terrifying destructive power, threatening the lives of countless innocent people.

Faced with disaster, humans feel small and often helpless. But with willpower and determination, the characters bravely confront danger to study and better understand tornadoes, thereby saving more lives.

Convincing performance

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

This film marks the return of rising star Glen Powell after his hit movie. Anyone but you (2023), which was also his first attempt at the disaster theme.

The role further proves Powell is one of Hollywood's brightest male stars today. With years of acting experience, he has no difficulty creating natural and captivating 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, surprising viewers in the process.

Starring alongside Glen Powell, lead actress Daisy Edgar-Jones is by no means overshadowed. The star of Out there where the shrimp sing (2022) demonstrates mature acting skills by fully portraying the complex emotions of the character.

From moments of fear and trembling to moments of courage and determination to overcome her fears, Kate's performance was perfectly recreated on screen by Edgar-Jones.

In particular, the two stars complemented each other well when appearing together in the same frame, making the story more engaging, instead of just focusing on the dry task of chasing tornadoes.

Natural acting is a key factor in the film's success.

Twisters It had an early release in several markets, including Vietnam, before its official release in the US on July 19th. Audience and critical reactions to the film were relatively positive, with a 78% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

According to statistics Box Office Vietnam , the film that ranked third in the weekend box office, has currently raked in over 5.4 billion VND at Vietnamese theaters. The reason is that the project was not well-promoted and had to compete with animated films. Despicable Me 4.

However, box office performance in international markets has been quite positive, with $11.5 million in its opening week in smaller markets. Deadline The film is predicted to gross around $45-50 million when it opens in the US this week. The projected total revenue for the film is around $450 million.

Overall, Twisters The film not only ensures entertainment but also incorporates a profound message about the environment and climate. It scores points thanks to its solid script and convincing performances.

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