Twister: En pleine tornade

This is a powerful, well made documentary told by real life survivors. It was raw and emotional. It's probably the best natural disaster documentary I've seen. I live in Michigan and we do get tornadoes now and then, but nothing like they do there.

I can't help but admire the strength of this community, particularly the people that were featured. It couldn't have been easy for them to relive this tragic day. I enjoyed the different points of view, especially the teenage weather forecaster who was visiting Joplin with his mother. He immediately recognized something was happening before most of the adults around town did. This story is full of heros!

The community of Joplin is hit by a rare force of nature, a devastating EF-5 tornado, a natural event that has catastrophic consequences.

First off, the negative reviews, are you guys serious? You must have watched something different to me.

161 people dead, this was a horrendous occurrence, but aside from that, how many lives, properties, businesses, structures etc were impacted and ruined by the damage.

It's very raw, very gritty, but very heartfelt and very human, don't expect the glass and nonsense of the recent Twister film, most of the footage is strictly audible only, but would you expect otherwise?

It's not glossy, it takes a bit of time to open up, and for us Brits, it's worth remembering that The US is a bit more religious than us lot over here.

One thing I will never understand though, storm chasing, I just don't get it, don't mess with Mother Nature.

7/10.

This documentary captures the raw devastation caused by the disaster-destruction that is heartbreaking for so many people.

What stands out most is the incredible strength of the Joplin community. Despite the overwhelming tragedy, the film highlights the city's strong support system and resilience.

While there are many blurry videos and images, this actually enhances the film's authenticity. Rather than using staged footage, these visuals genuinely reflect the extent of the damage and the chaos that unfolded.

Ultimately, this documentary tells a powerful story of unity in the face of horror.

There is no doubt that what these people experienced was life-changing. These were stories of survival against all odds or rather against a seemingly unsurvivable monster tornado. I don't think I've ever read, heard, or seen an eyewitness account of anyone who survived being drawn into a tornado and survived flesh-eating bacteria. Those who complain about too much focus on religion are probably not complaining about the clips at the end with then President Obama visiting and talking to the residents of Joplin. That survivor is gay, religious, and happy to have had the President there to acknowledge their suffering and their community. Cecil is someone who unites people. He did his best to help keep others safe. He is a decent person. His beliefs and lifestyle might not align with yours but only God will judge us in the end. Until then, leave your prejudice behind and try your best to imagine what these people endured on that day.

According to NOAA, Missouri experiences approximately 50 tornadoes annually, while the Tornado Valley region comprising Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma, reports around 300 tornadoes per year. The St. Louis area is particularly prone with 12-15 tornadoes occurring annually. While the peak tornado season spans March to June, tornadoes can strike at any time.

Missouri has witnessed several catastrophic tornadoes in recent years, including the devastating Jefferson City tornado (2019), Carl Junction tornado (2017), Oak Grove tornado (2017) and Perryville tornado (2016). These events resulted in extensive damage, injuries and loss of lives.(Ref: Google)

This documentary provides a gripping account of the devastating effects of Joplin tornado on May 22, 2011, in Joplin, Missouri. It was a devastating EF5 tornado that caused widespread destruction and loss of life. 158 people lost their lives in the tornado, including 7 students and 1 staff member from Joplin High School, over 1,000 people were injured, many critically, caused $2.8 billion in damages, making it one of the costliest single tornadoes in the US, nearly 1/3rd of Joplin was destroyed!!!

The documentary features personal storytelling, stunning footage and interviews with storm chasers and meteorologists. Witness accounts and survivor stories recreate the monster tornadoes in vivid detail. A scary yet good watch!