Twister [Blu-ray]
starring: Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, Jami Gertz, Philip Seymour Hoffman
directed by: Jan de Bont
directed by: Jan de Bont
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Twister was a mega-million-dollar blockbuster--helmed by a director (Dutchman Jan de Bont) hot off another scorcher hit (Speed)--that flaunted state-of-the-art digital effects and featured a popular leading actress (Helen Hunt) who would win an Academy Award for her next film (As Good As It Gets). But ask anybody who's seen it and they'll tell you who the real star of Twister is: the cow. Not to give anything away, but the cow is one of those inspired little touches (like, say, Bronson Pinchot's career-making cameo in Beverly Hills Cop) that adds a touch of personality to a gigantic Hollywood production. The story is blown out the window after an impressive prologue in which Hunt's character, as a little girl, witnesses her daddy being sucked into a tornado. Basically, Hunt and Bill Paxton are thrill-seeking meteorologists chasing twisters in order to study them (and help warn people of them, of course) with a new technology they've developed. If you thought the Kansas tornado in The Wizard of Oz was every bit as scary as the Wicked Witch of the West, then this may be the movie for you. --Jim Emerson
Bluray Disc
Amazon.com:
Twister was a mega-million-dollar blockbuster--helmed by a director (Dutchman Jan de Bont) hot off another scorcher hit (Speed)--that flaunted state-of-the-art digital effects and featured a popular leading actress (Helen Hunt) who would win an Academy Award for her next film (As Good As It Gets). But ask anybody who's seen it and they'll tell you who the real star of Twister is: the cow. Not to give anything away, but the cow is one of those inspired little touches (like, say, Bronson Pinchot's career-making cameo in Beverly Hills Cop) that adds a touch of personality to a gigantic Hollywood production. The story is blown out the window after an impressive prologue in which Hunt's character, as a little girl, witnesses her daddy being sucked into a tornado. Basically, Hunt and Bill Paxton are thrill-seeking meteorologists chasing twisters in order to study them (and help warn people of them, of course) with a new technology they've developed. If you thought the Kansas tornado in The Wizard of Oz was every bit as scary as the Wicked Witch of the West, then this may be the movie for you. --Jim Emerson
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Customer Reviews
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Rating: 
- Standard mindless Hollywood
This is a typical Hollywood summer blockbuster.Lots of big effects, lots of action, and it's predictable.Really though, it's a fun rollercoaster ride.So long as you're not expecting anything else, then do yourself a favor and watch "Twister".It won't disappoint.Plus, it has a Star Wars reference in it, and any movie with a Star Wars reference ain't all bad.
On the other hand, my eyes about rolled out of my head when I heard the tornado give a menacing growl!I thought, "yeah, ... Read More
Rating: 
- In Love With Disasters!
I love disaster films, and this is one I had been wanting for a long time. I recently finished a Natural Disaster class at college, and my interest was piqued anew when we covered the subject of tornadoes. I recommend this DVD to anyone who loves this type of genre, or are just curious about tornadoes. Two thumbs up!
Rating: - Twister
This is the ultimate movie for a rush. You never know what the next tornado will bring.
Rating: - Watch Out For The Twister !!!!!!!!!!!
I admit that some of the story lines are not true when it comes defining some of the events that occur in the movie, since I work with the NWS. But it's NOT a documentary ! It's a movie !....and should be viewed as such. This is a very good movie because no one has been able to put together a movie as this one was with the excellent special effects. Do not watch any other movie that has been copycated on TV movies or cable...none of those even measure up. Although sequels never measure up to the original, ... Read More
Rating: - If you love the intrigue of tornadoes ...
I love this movie..had it on VHS and wore it out, so I had to replace it on dvd. One of those movies that I can watch over and over.
- Standard mindless HollywoodThis is a typical Hollywood summer blockbuster.Lots of big effects, lots of action, and it's predictable.Really though, it's a fun rollercoaster ride.So long as you're not expecting anything else, then do yourself a favor and watch "Twister".It won't disappoint.Plus, it has a Star Wars reference in it, and any movie with a Star Wars reference ain't all bad.
On the other hand, my eyes about rolled out of my head when I heard the tornado give a menacing growl!I thought, "yeah, ... Read More
- In Love With Disasters!I love disaster films, and this is one I had been wanting for a long time. I recently finished a Natural Disaster class at college, and my interest was piqued anew when we covered the subject of tornadoes. I recommend this DVD to anyone who loves this type of genre, or are just curious about tornadoes. Two thumbs up!
- TwisterThis is the ultimate movie for a rush. You never know what the next tornado will bring.
- Watch Out For The Twister !!!!!!!!!!!I admit that some of the story lines are not true when it comes defining some of the events that occur in the movie, since I work with the NWS. But it's NOT a documentary ! It's a movie !....and should be viewed as such. This is a very good movie because no one has been able to put together a movie as this one was with the excellent special effects. Do not watch any other movie that has been copycated on TV movies or cable...none of those even measure up. Although sequels never measure up to the original, ... Read More
- If you love the intrigue of tornadoes ...I love this movie..had it on VHS and wore it out, so I had to replace it on dvd. One of those movies that I can watch over and over.
