Twister bears impeccable credentials. In the film, a ragtag bunch of university scientists chase tornadoes through the U.S. southwest, hoping to uncover nature's secrets. Jo's soon to be ex- and former colleague, appears with divorce papers for her to sign. Just then, the worst storm in 50 years starts brewing.
Disaster movies require human conflict as well as natural havoc.
These dramatics do not challenge the mind, but they offer welcome relief from the nail-biting action from the skies. Hunt, best known for the TV sitcom Mad About You, proves an excellent choice for the hard-driving leader of the pack. Paxton, the third astronaut in Apollo 13, displays all the essentials of an action leading man.