Yeah this film was quite enjoyable. The acting and characterizations were an improvement and the plot was more involving than in the simplistic original.
I will say that the action was superior in the 1996 movie though. Jan de Bont was a master at framing and staging kinetic movement. He also utilized practical set pieces with the CGI to really amp up the excitement. The sequel was probably a little too reliant on the visual effects. Having said that, the tornado sequences in this one were still well done. The climax in particular being very involving.
Overall it was a good time at the cinema and a worthy sequel/remake/reboot.