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Twisters — A Truly Terrific Summer Movie
National Revi66 ^ | August 3, 2024 12:36 PM | Rich Lowry

Posted on 08/04/2024 4:09:19 PM PDT by conservative98

I saw Twisters last night. What fun! I’ve always been fascinated by tornadoes, so I was going to be a sucker for this sequel, but it’s genuinely great. The blockbuster special effects are compelling, the characters are enjoyable, and the plot is clichéd, but okay enough for this kind of fare (there’s nothing woke, although there is an evil capitalist). Glen Powell, who plays a YouTube-star cowboy chaser, is a real movie star. Pass the popcorn.

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1 posted on 08/04/2024 4:09:19 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: conservative98

Jeb: Rich, you went to the movies. Thank you for sharing that. This is a big deal.

Rich: Lot of talk about writing in Brian Kemp this election. You voting for Trump or writing in someone?

Jeb: I'm writing in my Dad. please clap.

2 posted on 08/04/2024 4:09:46 PM PDT by conservative98
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I “might” see that and Wolverine Deadpool. I hate giving money to hollywierd though. Last movie I saw in a theater was “Expendables”


3 posted on 08/04/2024 4:11:38 PM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: conservative98

Oh! The funnel cloud, not the board game.


4 posted on 08/04/2024 4:14:25 PM PDT by lee martell
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“Twister” was a fun movie. Bill Paxton and Hellen Hunt were a good combo.

“Twisters” is the same movie, only less fun, not to say boring.

OK, I’ll say it; B O R I N G.


5 posted on 08/04/2024 4:26:25 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████ ████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Helen.


6 posted on 08/04/2024 4:26:48 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████ ████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I have chased storms, tornados, and hurricanes. This movie seems like a lame attempt at capturing the lure of storm chasing with a lot of hokie BS.

I’ll pass.


7 posted on 08/04/2024 4:30:17 PM PDT by Dacula (Catholics against Kamala)
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> Oh! The funnel cloud, not the board game. <

You think you’re confused. I was expecting a movie about:


8 posted on 08/04/2024 4:34:31 PM PDT by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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9 posted on 08/04/2024 4:38:00 PM PDT by fso301
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To: Dacula

I just sort of look at it like watching a cartoon.

I don’t even attempt to hold them to any sort of historical or technical accuracy even if the movie is claimed to be based on true events.

Just be happy if it isn’t loaded with globalist, socialist, homo woke crap. Then I refuse to waste my money.

I’m not going to pay someone to brainwash me on their leftist atheist ideology.


10 posted on 08/04/2024 4:46:12 PM PDT by Red6
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Ebert:

“It’s perhaps unfortunate that “Twisters” never approaches saying “climate change” clearly, but the implication is right there for whoever would like to see it—these storms are more destructive than they used to be, and there is cause for concern for the future.”

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/twisters-movie-review-2024

I’ll pass until I get it for free...unless others confirm the movie’s absent virtue signaling and, hence, Ebert is guilty of his own.


11 posted on 08/04/2024 5:05:00 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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Kamala is the suck Zone


12 posted on 08/04/2024 5:06:56 PM PDT by al baby (I know sarcasm )
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To: Leaning Right

Like we did last summer!


13 posted on 08/04/2024 5:24:22 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: lee martell

Fats could bring it!


14 posted on 08/04/2024 5:37:40 PM PDT by whistleduck
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To: conservative98

The last movie I saw at the movies was Jersey Boys. Before that, No Country for Old Men. I hate the people of Hollywood so much.


15 posted on 08/04/2024 5:43:19 PM PDT by willk (Local news media. Just as big an enemy to this country as national media)
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To: Organic Panic

Last two I saw was “1917” and “Dunkirk”


16 posted on 08/04/2024 5:44:57 PM PDT by albie
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To: conservative98

I watch movies for free on TV. Zero premium channels.

Tho if TCM ever goes subscription, I will have to pay and go with it.


17 posted on 08/04/2024 5:54:09 PM PDT by citizen (Put all LBQTwhatever programming on a new subscription service: PERV-TV)
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I went with some buddies of mine this weekend, someone wanted to see it, I had no expectations, but I thought it was pretty good all things considered.


18 posted on 08/04/2024 5:57:15 PM PDT by goodolemr
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To: Dacula

I loved the original. The trailers to the new one look pretty lame.


19 posted on 08/04/2024 6:10:33 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

“Helen.”

Best part. Second best part was “cow”. lol


20 posted on 08/04/2024 6:18:14 PM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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