'Twisters' Director Reveals the Inspirations Behind the Film | Vanity Fair

[@notproguitarist]

I hadnt watched any of the interviews with Lee, but wow what a smart and passionate guy. He injected so much heart into what could've been a boring, bad movie. Loved Twisters and cannot wait to see what he does next.

[@mellowscorpio]

I love that he embraced his nostalgia for Oklahoma and affection for Spielbergs action flicks and 90s blockbusters- he created something that was a beautiful joy to watch!

[@bellaforjesus]

yess

[@sarah-zu9fi]

Lee Isaac Chung's respect for movie making, meteorology, and the first movie is very evident in Twisters. It's an incredible film and it's awesome to hear in-depth about the passion behind the movie!

[@quangminhang9684]

The movie was such a BLAST! And Director Lee Isaac Chung sounded so passionate about this movie, which makes it even better for me now!

[@dav__71]

This guy is legend, can tell he's following his genuine passion and love for the project, keeping it legit, not cheaping out on methods and materials to just get a film done. Seeing this film.

[@cathysamborn4709]

One of the best movies I 've seen in a while. Wasn't expecting much since it was a sequel. This movie was better then the first one. The first one was fun but it didn't have the drama and science. Love they used country music in soundtrack and actually filmed it in Oklahoma, which seems appropriate. Fantastic movie!!!

[@iseedarkly]

Loved the film! Smart characters, beautiful and exciting cinematography, and clever writing that have every major character a nice arc.

[@WheeledHamster]

It's well directed, I feel like I'm in every storm.

[@nagwonee]

i watched the movie yesterday in imax and i had a BLAST. it was so entertaining!! i’m so glad i found this interview too… i love how he’s into movie making ❤

[@jeffatturbofish]

My daughter loved this, even though she was in town during the Rogers Ark tornado. After I was trying to tell her that we don't get tornados here. Great film and will watch it again this weekend but this time with my granddaughter.

[@hogpsking33]

I saw Twisters and I thought it was pretty ok. I had nothing bad to say about it. But this added a whole new layer of understanding that made me appreciate it a lot more.

[@Mattened]

It was a really fun movie

[@wolflike24124]

I cant wait to watch this! He really was the perfect director to film this.

[@RojoFern]

That is really cool to see War of the Worlds 2005 was used by Mr. Chung as reference. It and Twister are easily my two favorite movies of all time, and it ups my appreciation for Twisters all the more.

[@platinumpineapple9943]

Absolutely Genius, Love the Wizard of Oz and War of Worlds Reference. I can even see the Jurassic Park reference when the car is backing up reversing with the tornado after it.

[@mcc9475]

I loved this video! Please never stop making this series with directors explaining their movies. I really enjoy hearing them talk about their projects and what inspired them. Thanks!

[@klu5301]

Congratulations on all the success of Twisters… it’s such a great film!!

[@zackmejia8764]

Haven’t seen the film but the fire of love inspiration definitely is drawing me to see it even more.

[@deemen7132]

I liked it

[@missoxymoronaddict]

This was such a fun movie and I am so obsessed with how Lee Isaac Chung is bringing back the 90’s blockbuster! Hot people saying “this theatre’s not ready for what’s coming”?! No notes.

[@Wonderofthecosmos]

정말 영화다운 영화였습니다. 영화관에 있는 시간이 너무 행복했어요.

[@FaniTheFilmmaker]

Lee Isaac Chung is an amazing director. I hope I can meet him one day as a fellow director and pick his brain.

[@dianneweihrauch7414]

So interesting to hear him talk about the movie. I am planning to see it tomorrow. This video is making me really look forward to it. Love his attention to detail in this.

[@gpeddino]

It's a very fun movie. I'm glad it doesn't try to be a remake of the original. The characters are compelling and the VFX are great.

[@frankgueizelar8521]

Great movie, visuals are amazing.

[@Punisher6791]

Im glad Lee made this film his own and didn't just copy what Jan De Bont did.

[@pilarcruz3548]

It was a phenomenal movie. Watching this makes me love it even more!

[@whatever1210]

I’m glad he didn’t do too many digital fx I love those kind of movies.

[@Sir_Packer_the_1st]

No wonder the naders looked so similar to some real ones

[@joeperea7029]

BRILLIANT! 👏👏👏

[@Olivia-uz2dr]

Twisters is my new favorite movie ever made ❤❤❤❤ love it and they need to make more and make it a series , it was great 👍

[@danielmkubacki]

Twisters is a great moive. Go watch it!

[@StreetzOfficial]

He did way better than Steven Spielberg

[@ZxRiGxZ]

Awesome movie! Definitely recommend

[@scottbarkley496]

War of the Worlds = masterpieces

[@benhenderson8952]

Not too shabby

[@sarahjasmine5942]

very cool

[@KentAndrewLang1967]

I love this film! 🌪️👍😎🇺🇸

[@perryton]

Should have asked Helen Hunt to be in the sequel as a cameo

[@josephmello4517]

Can we get his list of videos?

[@davidwhitten8109]

DAKLOTA JOHNSON ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

[@willamtaft5899]

“What was your inspiration behind this direct sequel to an existing movie?”

[@IFNp96]

The inspiration was a 1996 film called Twister...

[@dancalvano8702]

I bet you felt very smart writing that

[@HosniBilal-xv9cn]

China leee

[@PiedmontCommunityChurch]

You disrespected Helen Hunt. The movie is junk.

[@sirboomsalot4902]

What?