Twisters - Review

[@zetetik]

I'm from Norway, and we do not even have storms, much less twisters. So this is sci-fi for me.

[@teaguebates5807]

Go to a North American wedding reception. Lots of Twisters (HA!)

[@Kittsuera]

guess there is a place on earth you can... get sucked into a Real Sci-Fi situation then. ;D

[@darylb5564]

Trust me… it’s very very real. I live on the gulf coast of Florida. We just had a storm roll through about an hour ago. I’m used to lightning but damn! As for tornadoes I get it. I’ve seen the damage in person and it never seems real to me

[@jdbb3gotskills]

Haha this comment is awesome 😃

[@monmothma3358]

Uh... Don't know which part of the country you're from, but we have storms, even hurricanes at times. Just not tornados. Så nå må'ru slutte 😊

[@ellicel]

"Big dumb fun without insulting the audience's intelligence" -- it's not really too much to ask and yet it's something that Hollywood seems to have forgotten how to do. After seeing so many movies resurrected only to be eviscerated before our horrified eyes, I was fully expecting for this movie to be a huge disappointment and was planning on skipping it. I'm glad to hear it sounds like they kept the spirit of the original and I'll give it a chance. Thanks, Dan!

[@naisyjohns]

As a bonus, the director said he removed any references to global warming because he didn't want to push any message. He wanted it to be an escape from real life. How did Hollywood forget this rule. It was the number one rule for making movies

[@800Ms-k6n]

It's something that Dan wishes the Minions movie would be 😂

[@naisyjohns]

@@993mike She was a gifted prodigy. As evidenced by the mini tornado she made when she was young. She even came up with a formula to stop tornadoes in college. It was completely believable.

[@lionspawfilmandphoto]

@@naisyjohns you can see traces in the subtext. That's where I like the message.

[@thewewguy8t88]

Honestly I was surprised by this movie because I thought I had this movie pined with one of 3 endings. One of them being the guy and girl get together and hook up spoiler alert they don't (I think) that's because I don't think there was any sexual tension between the Characters again (I think) if there was it was not shown on screen or even implied lol.

[@Joakim-Buht-Focker]

I think this movie was a massive surprise. Not only was I flabbergasted by the opening, but the overall quality of the movie was excellent. They focused on character and story, while combining thrilling sequences of natural disasters. It's also fun to have a different type of blockbuster other than superheroes or a man with a gun. It gives me hope for the future of blockbusters, and blockbusters that CARE about characters and story. PS. 90s Twister is one of my favourite summer movies, this one is too.

[@nicolasmoyano_]

The first one has a special place in my heart. I miss Bill Paxton.

[@ryangettig274]

We all do,Heaven Bless Him:(..

[@ryangettig274]

@@993mike Mike-Screen One False Move-1992 crime thriller still has sizzle-Bill Paxton's masterpiece in my esteem:)

[@RainRelax4k-dr2kh]

Twisters is a straight to DVD clearance rack. 5/10 at best.

[@johndzchambers]

I got to experience this in 4D! So I've been literally calling friends saying "Take your family to SEE IT NOW! IN 4D!"

[@crumblyburgers]

If they make a third, can we please call it TWIIISTERS or TWIST3RS?

[@Helixium08]

It should just be called Twisters again lol.

[@SlushysSecret]

It should just be called tornado

[@blueninjaproductions7816]

How about Outbreak?

[@lionspawfilmandphoto]

Twister³ and Twister: Resurrection

[@alexdavis-mann8513]

More twisters! with the next being Even more twisters!

[@grandmoffporkins]

What’s truly absurd about Twister is how well it worked and still works. Glad to hear this somehow struck twice at that well.

[@Mr.Monk2G]

With Dan living in Arkansas, I've been looking forward to his review of Twisters!

[@mishpattwo3960]

Arkansas crew rise the fuck up!

[@ryangettig274]

@@mishpattwo3960 Billy Bob Thornton

[@Fuuntag]

@@Mr.Monk2G given Dans history with tornadoes I think he strangely owns the moniker of “most qualified tornado film critic”. Side note: I appreciated his work last year in trying to get people to donate to his hometown after it was hit.

[@heatheraggus7501]

Great review Dan, you really nailed why I too loved the original Twister. It was absolutely ridiculous but I loved how they leaned into it (Cow!) and Bill Paxton, one of my favourite character actors ever, was a charismatic leading man. I will be seeing the new one!

[@Jayk129]

Twister, Twisters, I suppose the next 2 will be Twister 3 and Twister Resurrection, then I imagine the spinoff/sequel Twister vs Predator.

[@DarthWinterMadness]

Did you mean Twister³ and Twister vs Volcanoes? Cheers from France! 🍻

[@F1abx_edits]

Twisters 2

[@Quincy_Morris]

Twisterses

[@ingwerschwensen8115]

I got to admit that in 1996 I was already 33 years old but I liked the original Twister for the same reasons you did as a 13 year old. That may tell us something about me, or not, but the flying cows, the realistic destruction, and maybe even the melodrama (that I don't remember much) were just great. That same summer MI 1 and Independence Day also came out? Must have been the best summer ever. Big dumb fun? Yes. Good review, as always. Thanks.

[@Quincy_Morris]

Fun doesn’t mean dumb. Good films

[@ingwerschwensen8115]

@@Quincy_Morris Yes, no problem, I like all three of them and have rewatched at least MI1 and I D several times. But I also like intelligent `arthaus´-movies that challenge me, if they are not boring. Whatever, "dumb" was meant in a nice way.

[@TheWisestWizards]

Love seeing all of these positive reviews coming in for Twisters.

[@heatherharper0224]

Same here. All these great reviews that I've been watching today are making me really excited to see this movie.

[@chadarmtrong8612]

I live in Dallas TX, i liked how whenever clips of the news came on and they were warning of an outbreak there was that long, red, oval on Oklahoma with okc in the upper third and extending down to almost the Texas border. Heh that happens every.single.year, they def. got that part right. South central Okhlahoma is always in the news every Spring.

[@KevinOfferman-by5es]

I was confused by your beating around the bush about an Actor they wanted to play a certain part. Do you mean they wanted HELEN HUNT to play Daisy's mother? That would have required the script to open up a whole new back story and address Bill Paxton's absence. Might have been distracting. I would have enjoyed maybe a scene where there is a TORNADO CHASER wall of fame in the town square and they show a picture of Bill Paxton, and Glenn Powell mentions he was inspired to chase Tornadoes by Bill Paxton's character. That would have been a nice satisfying connecting Nod.

[@Missy-yg4bf]

That would have been awesome!

[@Mew_Mokuba_Akari]

His absence is ease to explain away. 1 heart attack or insert disease here or 2 Was somehow killed by a tornado. That could have been the main catalyst for why Kate wanted to start storm chasing. Her father taught her what to look for in storms.

[@wedge9998]

I think if the characters and plot were written better and the movie was more fun, I could have just enjoyed it. Since it wasn’t, I kept asking questions like, “How dumb are people that live in tornado alley that they need storm chasers to tell them to seek shelter when a tornado is coming?”

[@candycane-w7m]

Spot on assessment of the movie. I wouldn't see Twisters again, the original totally kicked its azz. Also, the folks who live in Tornado Alley are aware of their surroundings and can tell a regular thunderstorm from a supercell. The sky may turn a greenish color.

[@rafaelramoscorrea522]

I really enjoyed and I fully agree with Dan's review. Also if you can spend the extra money, go watch it in a Dinamix (or similar) theatre, you'll enjoy it even more

[@SydneyTravellersGuide]

I would actually put it in “see it now” - this needs to be seen on the big screen. Not at home

[@Jogwheel]

Glad to hear you liked it! It was an absolute blast. An upgrade over the original, which is saying a lot. Excited to get my own review edited and uploaded soon! ... but at 5:06 - which "returning cast member" / moment are you referring to here? Help refresh my memory.

[@DanMurrellMovies]

SPOILER... It seemed obvious to me that Maura Tierney's role was likely written with Helen Hunt in mind to return. In addition to Kate having access to Dorothy tech from the first movie, she also dressed like Helen Hunt's character throughout the movie. I don't know at what stage the change (if there was one) was made, but it makes total sense to bring her back in that part.

[@Jogwheel]

@@DanMurrellMovies Yes, okay! Totally agree. I do wonder if in earlier drafts of the script Daisy's character was Bill & Helen's daughter. Would have been a nice connection... but... oh well. Failing that, even if her science project won the "Jo Harding Science Award" or something. Throw us Twister-heads a bone, Universal!

[@akuryu23]

​@DanMurrellMovies 100% agree. Early in the movie, the reporter asks Kate for her last name, but she doesn't give it. I thought for sure it was because her name is Harding, and that would be the big reveal when she goes home. I was so certain that I was more surprised when it wasn't Helen Hunt than I would have been if she appeared.

[@vandersonvalley]

I was very underwhelmed by the movie. It honestly felt like there wasn’t any real stakes and the film didn’t have any noteworthy action set pieces. They would start but they never took off.

[@avlo_lam_illa]

I'm surprised you didn't mention Joseph Kosinski when talking about the talent behind-the-camera; Man's 3 for 3 in making AMERICAN films that doesn't look down at it's target demographic, while maintaining an international appeal.

[@mk6rfc1]

people loved spiderhead?

[@avlo_lam_illa]

@@mk6rfc1 im not sure about spiderhead, but i was referring to 2017 movie "Only the brave" as the third (or even first, according to chronology 🤷) film.

[@mk6rfc1]

Well the release date order was: Tron: Legacy (2010) Oblivion (2013) Only The Brave (2017) and Top Gun: Maverick & Spiderhead both came out in 2022

[@mywalkabout]

Thank you so much for this review. I’m so excited now, seeing it Saturday!

[@Scrubasteveable]

Glad to hear. Twister is a guilty pleasure of mine. Every time I catch it on I watch it. Also it’s very nostalgic for me. Like Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.

[@earlymorningtwilight9119]

I love that movie!

[@pimpnorange]

As someone who loves the first movie. I applaud all involved with this one! Great job!!

[@paradisecity0406able]

Let's see if this movie will *BLOW* past expectations

[@TheNetflixNook]

Bazinga

[@marachdrifter]

I told to my friend after the movie that it’s rare nowadays to have a real summer movie. This thing only work in the summer

[@rebeccazainea4645]

I was also 13 when Twister came out and watched it at a drive-in in the Midwest. Going to see Twisters today at the same drive-in. Happy to hear the good review.

[@brianng8350]

I did not realize the director was from Minari. And did not realize he was from Arkansas. Great summer popcorn movie. Hope it does well. Theater was not too crowded, but it deserves a bigger audience. Good action and a lot of heart.

[@jessrl8025]

I love Twister and was a bit luke warm on this, but you've made me a little excited to see it. May have to check it out sometime next week

[@SydneyTravellersGuide]

It’s a fun flick. And one for the big screen. An easy 8.5/10 I'd like to add that i liked the movie inspite of glen powell. He's pretty much the same character in every movie

[@waywardmind]

Thanks for the review, Dan! I was on the fence about this one.

[@chrisdemetriou8593]

Wow!! Incredible review!! Thank you so much Dan

[@brandonroy7554]

I saw it tonight and didn’t expect to feel so many emotions. I adored it. So spectacular. Saw it in 4DX and it definitely tried to ☠️ us

[@boxtears]

So glad you loved this, Dan. I was really rooting for it ever since I learned LIC was attached and also read what he said in interviews about not feeling like every movie needs to have a political message.

[@JScottGaribay]

One of your best reviews! Made the movie better for me. Thank you.

[@BradLWoods]

The best review of Twisters is on the Fish Jelly youtube channel.

[@rochesterproducers8847]

Auntie Em! Auntie Em!

[@boxkid759]

No

[@earlymorningtwilight9119]

@@boxkid759 no?

[@Molson-xg9hs]

Being a teenager was probably just the right age to see Twister, I was 14 that summer, but I think as said what resonates after how great those tornadoes looked, was how much you liked those characters. Glad that the new one seems to understand that too and isn’t just a cookie cutter cash in on the Twister name.

[@ViperChief117]

Looking forward to this movie and have been since it was first announced. I was a massive fan of the first film when I was a child and I almost became a Storm Chaser growing up because of it.

[@kelownatechkid]

It's not too bad, I will see it again I think. I wish that Powell was the main character, he is so much more charismatic than Edgar-Jones. If not that, they should have emphasized the romance more

[@callumhen95]

Great review Dan, you were really able to verbalise my thoughts when it came to the fact that it’s basically the same movie but I’m not mad about it. I really enjoyed this movie but I think the action and intensity of the original was better. I did really enjoy Daisy and glen in these roles.

[@TiaBelle123]

I just had an absolutely wild and fun and hilarious time seeing Twisters in 4DX! Packed theater and everyone had a real good time. Got an applause at the end which I haven't had since Marvel movies in the Infinity Saga or Across the Spider-Verse. As a kid the original Twisters stayed in my brain cause I'm pretty sure I saw the trailer in theaters and it just stuck with me. For sure wanna go aee Twisters in theaters again.

[@AdityaKumar-pb2bd]

I had a great time in the theater watching this one. For me the main reason for that was the charm of the actress and her off the charts chemistry with the lead actor.

[@dougphisig]

Really enjoyed it, a fun almost retelling at times with a lot of beats from the original. However that didn't stop it from being a fun summer popcorn movie.

[@toddknaperek8225]

I get what you were saying about that role that looked like it was intended for a cameo for a returning actor. I"m glad they didn't do it though, it would have really shifted the entire narrative of some of the main characters. I kind of like how the connective tissue is just that both movies use meteorologists from the (fictional) Muskogee State College meteorology program.

[@mudge843]

Dan, can you confirm you were talking about Maura Tierney? I love the meta Easter egg hooks you dangle but also when you do this I spend the whole dangle movie wondering and waiting for that thing Dan was talking about in his review, breaking my immersion, goddangle it! Lol Unsolicited video topic suggestion: best and worst original actor cameos in remakes. I’ll start you off Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck showing up in the 1991 remake of Cape Fear

[@dyhppyx]

Dan I just saw Kill because of you and loved it so much. Thank you

[@SylviusTheMad]

If Twisters rises to the level of Twister - a movie with an absolutely absurd cast of monumental actors - I will be very impressed.

[@Pupeyes]

You won’t be impressed. I watched it last night and it’s quite boring at parts. The characters are a bit boring and the “fun” ones are a caricature of the original cast. Honestly, the main character is boring.

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

Dream my friend...the original Twister is pure 90s masterpiece!

[@gregbarga2952]

@@SylviusTheMad it’s not even close

[@StormChaserJeremy]

It's great!

[@candycane-w7m]

@@Pupeyes Spot on, Pup. The story line didn't flow and the main characters had zero chemistry, although Glenn's character started out good but fell flat halfway through. Daisy wasn't good, looked like she was acting. Props for the special effects.

[@vlogerhood]

Can't wait to see it tomorrow. DUSTY LIVES!

[@klu5301]

This movie was such a great time! Going again a second time this weekend!

[@acrippledstoner]

hey Dan, as a resident of tornado alley I can't help but be a fan of the original and be super curious about the new one thanks for the great review dude

[@TVandManga]

I'm glad this film got an It's Good rating, since the plan is to go see it!

[@matthewcaine9879]

I saw it in Dolby Atmos and it was fantastic. Fun. Popcorn summer blockbuster. Always a good time for 2 hours

[@CJKhaos]

Twister was one of my favourite films growing up. The original came out when I was 6 and it was one of our most watched VHS and eventually DVD. This film lives up to that legacy. Go watch

[@PatrickEtheridge1983]

Twisters had some great action scenes. But, to me, it didn't have the heart, chemistry, and laughs of the original.

[@christophergarrett7082]

I enjoy it. It's fun and it never takes itself too seriously

[@TheBigTunaMunster]

This movie was so much fun, going again to watch it in Screen X

[@seriliaykilel]

This review made my day -- 100% gonna go check this movie out asap. I LOVED the original movie and can't wait

[@raecakes079]

saw it with my boyfriend last night and we were absolutely blown away!!! such an amazing summer movie and a great depiction of the american spirit in a positive light.

[@michaelhannell4083]

I saw it and loved it. It's just as cheesey as the orginal, the acting, and visual are great.

[@TheClockchan]

I’ve been revisiting all the big disaster movies and I can’t wait to see this one!

[@heatherharper0224]

I've been doing the same thing lately. I, of course, watched Independemce Day a few weeks ago, followed by The Day After Tomorrow, the original Twister, & San Andreas. Next, I'll probably catch 2012 & Armageddon over the next few days 🙂

[@play4keepz1]

Wish it could of had more original movie references but it was solid

[@dellytancyl524]

I have a love for original Twisters that is absolutely over the top. I loved, Loved Helen Hunt. and I also really like Glenn Powell so, I'm really looking forward to this movie.

[@defur45]

I watched Twister yesterday, and I love that movie so much. I also watched it in the theater when it came out. I was 12 though. I'll give the new one a shot after your review.

[@vmsushi]

Can't wait! Actually moving to OKC and relieved to hear that the film/Hollywood doesn't treat the region like a bunch of morons. You and Jeremy Jahns are my fave!❤

[@ronniemorris5386]

I had to google if there actually was an actor named "Corn Sweat"! 4:47 🤣🤣 It's Corenswet btw 👍

[@DanMurrellMovies]

Isn’t that what I said?

[@ronniemorris5386]

@@DanMurrellMovies of course Mr. Dan, sorry, I meant to clarify for other watchers that may have had the same question 😅

[@bhavinmistry1992]

@@ronniemorris5386 I also heard "Cornsweat" and was very confused LOL

[@Robbangoransson]

Twister has a special place in my heart, being my favorite movie from my childhood it was scary that they were gonna fail with this BUT all of the charm of the first one was there and im glad to say i enjoyed it sooo much! Easy cool summer movie just like its supposed to be! There IS hope for new movies after all!

[@brianh3253]

Hey, Dan. I loved Mary Poppins Returns. 😄

[@Aafox74]

I wasn't happy with it. I really needed some old cast show up. I think they should have made the lead the daughter of the two from the 1st. It would have made it feel more like a sequel. I don't see this as having any real connection to the original.

[@FestArc]

I'm glad to hear that everyone is enjoying it. No review I've watched has mentioned the music, though. I loved the score in Twister, and I hope they have a score that sounds similar.

[@DanMurrellMovies]

I didn't think the score in the movie was bad, but it wasn't as great as Twister's score. There are also a lot more songs in place of score in this one.

[@FestArc]

@@DanMurrellMovies That's a slight bummer. But I love the first film, and I've been pretty sold since the first trailer, so I'll be checking it out tomorrow. Thanks for the response. :)

[@markusahlstrom1691]

It was a really entertaining movie, liked it a lot! A great time at the movies and it kind of reminded me of Top Gun: Maverick. Nothing ground-breaking, yet such an entertaining, fun, exhilarating and even emotional story. Summer movie at its best!

[@OZYM1]

I was in my 20s when the original Twister came out. My friend and I were so blown away by the effects, we dragged a third friend to come back with us the same day to watch again. I’ve always said there are some movies where you just have to shut off the brain and enjoy the fun. Some dumb movies entertain, some are just a visual orgasm, but every once and a while you get a movie like Twister. You expect it to be an enjoyable dumb movie. As Dan pointed out, the melodrama is what slightly put this summer flick ahead of others. It actually outperformed Mission Impossible (part I) at the box office. Glad to hear Twisters seems to be on the same level. My kiddos and I want to see it in 4D to feel all the rumblings. Should be fun.

[@cdeshaw1986]

"Aunt Meg" from the original could of been a neat addition if possible with the plot.

[@benzaiten933]

the summer movie season has been a bit lackluster so far for me. maybe I'll watch this one.

[@TheGoodfella2012]

Saw it last night. It's fine.

[@TheNetflixNook]

One of the better summer popcorn in the last few years

[@ruioliveira4141]

Great review, as always Dan!

[@marcochen9117]

to be honest I don't understand this sentiment of "glen powell is everywhere". Since Top gun, he's had devotion, anyone but you, hitman and now twisters. Thats not an insane output, 1-2 a year and its not like he is hopping from franchise to franchise. Twisters is now an IP sure but the other ones are all non IP. He is also generally a standout and people generally like his performances in decently reviewed movies that sometimes even become money earners like anyone but you. so big project participation in maverick, some good choices in movies, can be a co-lead in a money earner for a genre that doesn't usually earn much in theatres recently, and is decently acclaimed, then of course you are going to see him more.

[@budgiefriend]

Love this movie. Seen it many times on tv. One of those you allways hang with, while zapping channels. Rip Big B.

[@angelsam29]

The only thing that disappointed me in Twisters was that they didn’t kiss - otherwise I had a great time with it and it was on par for me with the original.

[@toddknaperek8225]

I'm torn...I've been hyped to see this movie for months but just a few days ago my family's hometown of Rome, NY got nailed really bad by an EF-2 and so I'm still trying to wrap my head around seeing old stomping grounds reduced to piles of bricks and debris so it's kind of melancholized my enthusiasm for this movie.

[@DanMurrellMovies]

I totally understand - a similar thing happened last year to my hometown, and it's a surreal experience.

[@CriticasDeCineEn2Minutos]

Minari is pure gold. Now I have to give it a chance to Twisters.

[@quiteecontrary]

Twister is one of my all time favorites. It was my first disaster movie as a kid and it’s why I love disaster movies. I just saw Twisters for the second time and I enjoyed it even more than the first time. I went into it the second time with the perspective of it being a remake instead of a sequel. I’m liable to see it a third or fourth time.

[@JalalFrazelle]

BTW the best way to view this movie is in 4DX. It's the most fun I've had in a movie theater in years.

[@DanMurrellMovies]

I've never done 4DX but this sounds like the perfect movie for that format.

[@indiekeshav404]

Hands Down! David Corenswet was a standout for me, every time he was on screen...he was just chewing the scenery. I couldn't help but giddy up watching him playing such a dickhead. Seeing those behind the scenes pictures of him as Superman getting hugged by kids, saving a dog and even coming across a squirrel. That juxtaposition just weirdly got me more excited for the Superman film. Whenever he showed up in the back of my mind I was like "That's Superman!" Hehehe. (P.S not a huge fan of perm hair Clark Kent look tbh)

[@KrishayAgarwal]

I had the exact same feeling, Corenswet was my favourite part of the movie and made me unbelievably excited for Superman next year

[@friendlyotaku9525]

Oooh i'm actually considering going to see this now, it sounds great! I loved the original movie so it definitely sounds like I will love this one too!

[@justindiblasi5219]

Try to see this in 4DX if you can! It was a blast.

[@phlynx68]

Oh thank god, I already bought my families tickets for Sunday and I absolutely love the original. :Þ

[@tonyg76]

Other than the lead woman character, I did not like the characters in this story but I did like the plot and the emphasis on helping people and spoilers her experiment working at the end.

[@monza8844]

Hollywood in the modern days... recycle... recycle... recycle... recycle... recycle...

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

I’ve never seen the original Twister but I had a fantastic time watching this film, its great to see a movie re-use a great premise but not depend on the characters or story of the original too heavily. Tornado chasing is a great concept, and they didn’t have to completely ripoff the original to cash in on that concept. No wonder its written by Joseph Kosinski

[@akron170]

This movie was a big disappointment, there were scenes that are pretty much impossible. Like how vehicles and big pieces of debris were flying around but yet the guy stood straight up unaffected by the twisters. The first movie was 10x better and it was made almost 30 years ago.

[@DanMurrellMovies]

If that’s what bothers you, the first movie also had that problem, as much or more.

[@thedudeabides3138]

Great review, as always, the k you Dan. Delighted for you that you got to see a satisfying summer action movie. Thanks for all the duds you take for the team.

[@motherplayer]

I could care less about what this film will be like from a plot level because I know that just doesn't matter to the audiences that will watch this, but I am curious to see if it's gonna be appealing after that first weekend. Still got to remember Twister also had it's then high quality effects to wow audiences. What Twisters is offering on that end is nothing new at this point, so I'm interested in seeing if this will suffer the same fate as "Independence Day: Resurgence" and "Pacific Rim: Uprising". Also, if they are intending to take the battle to mother nature next time.

[@MisBabbles]

I saw it and it was definitely big, dumb fun. Did I guess 98% of what was going to happen? Yup! Were large swathes of the movie incredibly silly? Yup! Don't care. It was so much fun and exactly what i was looking for in my summer movie. Great rec, Dan!

[@shawnaprested8956]

We're up to 24 confirmed tornados in the Chicago area from last week. I think I'm tornadoed out. Maybe I'll check it out when it hits a streaming service......

[@FiestaTX17]

Just saw it in IMAX. It was a hell of a good time! Just good old fashioned fun and a great time at the movies. Loved it!

[@filmfanman2647]

Hey Dan. I just saw Twisters and loved it. But which character are you talking about that you think was earmarked for a returning character from the original? I'm racking my brain but I can't think of who it could have been.

[@dannykent6190]

He's 100% talking about Maura Tierney playing the mom.

[@billix0]

If I'm not mistaken, there was an interview with Julie Andrews where she said she turned down a cameo, giving the reason it steal attention from Emily Blunt.

[@thedarkemissary]

This really doesn't even need to be called a sequel. Has nothing to do with the original besides the title font.