The Twisters

"When Two Become One"

2024 1h 27m EN

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2.6

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★5.8TMDB · 99★2.6IMDB · 470

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Synopsis

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A deadly patchwork of destructive cyclones is on an apocalyptic path of convergence at a populated Midwest city center. There, the twisters will merge into one mega tornado that threatens to obliterate the cities for hundreds of miles around.

“When Two Become One”

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Cast

Tiffany
Dr. Janet Evans
Mark Justice
Dr. James Garland
Kayla Fields
Dr. Erica Garland
Paul Logan
Doug Cameron
Curtis Strong
General Murphy
Sofia Riba
Claudia Santiago
Corbin Timbrook
Professor Bennett
Vinney Pugliese
Steve Manley

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Su
Writers: Jeffery Anderson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Su, shot by Michael Su. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mikel Shane Prather. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Rob Pallatina shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Tiffany and Mark Justice and Kayla Fields carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "When Two Become One".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt31828378 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Su directs. Michael Su behind the camera. Mikel Shane Prather scores. Rob Pallatina cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 2 years ago.
3Directed by Michael Su, shot by Michael Su. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mikel Shane Prather. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Rob Pallatina shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Tiffany and Mark Justice and Kayla Fields carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "When Two Become One".
8IMDB entry: tt31828378 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 99 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Michael Su
Original score: Mikel Shane Prather
Editing: Rob Pallatina
Production design: Milena Mortati
Costume design: Rose Diferdinado
Makeup / hair: McKenzie Kelly
VFX supervisor: Glenn Campbell
Runtime: 87 min · 1h 27m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: The Twisters (2024)
IMDB rating: 2.6/10 · 470 votes
MPAA: Not Rated

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RalphRahal2024-12-17
★ 4/10
The 2024 The Twisters is an exciting but flawed disaster film that offers moments of thrilling action alongside noticeable weaknesses. While it’s entertaining and even educational at times, it’s held back by subpar visual effects and a weak script that undercuts the potential of its unique premise. The movie does a good job of capturing the chaos and danger of tornadoes, and it’s engaging enough to keep you watching. However, the characters feel underdeveloped, making it hard to connect with their struggles. The visual effects, crucial in a film about natural disasters, often fall short of being convincing, which weakens the impact of the tornado sequences. Overall, The Twisters is a fun watch for fans of disaster films, but its flaws in execution prevent it from being as impactful or memorable as it could have been.

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