So simple it actually works, Rob Cohen's The Hurricane Heist felt like a worthy fossil, a good find. Indeed, Jan de Bont's Twister boasted a hefty budget minus the clarity of this 2018 rollercoaster. It's worth noting the performances from Toby Kebbell, Melissa Bolona and Ralph Ineson, all of whom embrace the ride like troopers. Also, Maggie Grace makes a worthy lead, never once causing us to doubt her abilities and inner strength.   

Characters end up clearly defined. The fact that potential villains are revealed early helps the film in the long run. Pacing -- both the speed at which the elements move and the frequency of their happenings -- rarely allows an idle thought to occur. For example, a shopping mall confrontation gains additional brownie points through imaginative stunt work and special effects.  

Part of the charm behind The Hurricane Heist involves embracing the daft premise. Why? Because the filmmakers are having fun too. Not to mention, the storm comes across as effectively rendered. Even the skull which appears twice inside the dark cloud indicates a certain tongue in cheek quality.  

Overall, it's a rare entity so silly it sweeps you up in the wash.    Time to rhyme:  

 For the unspoken zeitgeist

We have The Hurricane Heist.

Movies with plots in their names

Going all out, no games.  

Starring Taken's Maggie Grace

Not just a pretty face.

As a protagonist she makes us cheer

Consider buying her a beer.  

A fun time with Ben Cross

The consensus being mere dross.

Of such thoughts I disagree

Refusing to share critical apathy.  

The Hurricane Heist committed to a role

Owning a subgenre which others stole.

It's a slice of big budget hokum.

(Released by Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures and rated "PG-13" by MPAA.)