"I believe that before 'Twisters' was released, many people didn't have high hopes for director Jean de Bont, not only because it was his directorial debut but also because the investment was so huge—it was akin to gambling. However, Adrian Cowell, the producer, insisted on hiring him despite his lack of experience in directing. And once again, this proved the eye of a 'Miracle Director' or a 'Gold medal producer' as Warner and Bossworth Film Company made a killing.