Twisters

 

Twisters

Hollywood loves the F word, franchise.  Its predecessor Twister was released 28 years ago and was a blockbuster giving the suits good reason for a sequel. This film is action packed and fast moving. After 28 years the CGI/AI effects are more impressive. Excitement is substituted for scientific accuracy.  The plot is simple and mirrors the original Twister. There are two competing storm chasers. One is a bunch of serious PhD’s and the other are rabble rousers driven by instinct. The cast works well together. Glen Powell leads the motley crew and Anthony Ramos leads the scientific team. There is an inconsequential subplot.

Glen Powell is being pitched as Tom Cruise 2.0. He is ubiquitous starring in Maverik, Any One But You, Hit Man and Twisters. His acting is casual and relaxed. This role is a layup for him playing the cocky character. He has good chemistry with Daisy Edger-Jones. However, the closest thing to sexuality in the film is misty looks at each other.

Daisy Edger-Jones is a scientist with good natural instinct on the behavior of tornadoes. Their disagreement over the tornadoes is the basis of their budding relationship. The rest of the cast lends color to the script.

The plot for Twister and Twisters is the same but with more graphic destruction for the latter. The film is exciting and entertaining. It is a welcome breeze in this heat.

 

The Bikeriders- Prime Video

 

The Bikeriders-Prime  Video

This is not a typical biker movie depicting Hell’s Angels or Marlon Brando’s classic The Wild Ones.  The film is based on a photo book of the same name portraying the lives of the Vandals Motorcycle Club, a fictional version of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club.

 The film centers around the relationship of the three protagonists. Tom Hardy as Tommy, the club's president, Austin Butler as Benny, and Jodi Comer, Benny’s wife. Hardy gives his usual low-key performance with his mumbling voice. Tommy could be ruthless but most times is level headed. Butler is a charismatic dedicated biker who would rather take a severe beating than give up his colors (his jacket). Butler shows devotion to the club which functions as a family.

Jodi Comer has a dual role. As Benny’s wife, she competes with the club for Benny’s attention. She is also a narrator who gives interviews to the photo documentarist.

This is not an action packed film. It is about the member’s interactions and how the club defines them. If you want to watch this movie I suggest you give it more time when the $20 fee goes down.