| | Twister DVD (7 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Warner Store DVDs, Warner Theatrical Movies, Dramas Videos, Action/Adventure, Action, Thriller, Suspense, Romance, Recommended, Disasters | | Starring | Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, Cary Elwes, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jami Gertz, Zach Grenier, Alan Ruck, Lois Smith, Sean Whalen, Scott Thomson | | Director | Jan de Bont | | Costume Designer | Ellen Mirojnick | | Director of Photography | Don Burgess, Jack N. Green | | Editor | Michael Kahn, Stephen Hunter Flick | | Producer | Kathleen Kennedy, Ian Bryce | | Production Designer | Joseph Nemec, III | | Screenwriter | Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin | | Special Effects | Stefen Fangmeier |
This 113 minute feature film is a DVD filmed with DTS digit al sound. Stars Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton. This special effects-laden blockbuster chronicles one day in the life of a band of gung-ho "storm chasers," who track and follow twisters and tornadoes. The group, led by the gutsy Jo and her macho, soon-to-be-ex Bill, have invented "Dorothy," a tank containing sensors that can provide much-needed info about these mysterious, severe weather conditions.
But in order for Dorothy to work, she first must be swallowed by a twister. So Jo, Bill, and the gang put their lives on the line innumerable times, as getting close to the storm means dodging everything from windswept cattle to flying oil tankers.
For Jo and Bill in particular, making meteorological history means having firsthand experience of the inside of a twister... In this action-packed disaster film set in America's heartland, an ex-husband-and-wife team of storm chasers rushes to be the first to study the dynamics of tornados with some fascinating new technology. Though Helen Hunt (AS GOOD AS IT GETS) and Bill Paxton (APOLLO 13) star--along with a pre-fame Philip Seymour Hoffman--the uncredited lead roles are the tornados, created with eye-dazzling computer-generated effects. SPEED director Jan de Bont takes the helm for this massive box office hit, while bestselling author Michael Crichton contributed the fast-moving story. TWISTER earned Academy-Award nominations for its achievements in sound and visual effects. Released theatrically in the USA on May 10, 1996, "Twister" created a storm, blowing away the competition with its $41 million gross its opening weekend, breaking box office records in the process.
Digitally mastered by THX for superior sound and picture quality.
Each Warner Home Video VHS version includes a 30-second public service announcement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency about preparing for the kind of natural disaster that is depicted in the film. The tie-in represents an unprecedented partnership between the federal government and a major motion picture studio.
Color by Technicolor; in Panavision widescreen; in DTS and SDDS (Sony Dynamic Digital Sound).
Additional cast: Zach Grenier (Eddie) and Scott Thomson (Preacher).
Additional credits: Patrick Sullivan (set design) and Stefen Fangmeier (visual effects supervisor). Twister Reviews: "Flying cows are an excellent thing in a movie....Eye-popping..." -- Rating: B
-- Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly "...[A] theme park ride of a movie....Paxton and especially Hunt bring a great deal of vigor to their [characters]....De Bont's direction is muscular..."
-- Todd McCarthy, Variety "...TWISTER stays as uptempo and exuberant as a roller-coaster ride....With a kinetic energy that keeps up with the characters..."
-- Janet Maslin, New York Times "...The movie is wall-to-wall with special effects and they're all convincing..."
-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times Twister Movie Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Impressive, touching.
I think that take a picture of nature in motion is at least touching. Again I enjoyed this movie with my family, and we love this thrilling journey. Our respect for those who live so close to this phenomena.
Submitted by mickchato (MEXICO CITY) 
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 Unrealistic but fun!!!
I watched this movie shortly after the TV tornado movie, Tornado Warning. I was quite disapointed, the film was extremely unrealistic. Although, there was some really exciting moments. the first tornado was in my opinion, the best! because it looked completely like the one in The Wizard Of Oz. It is spotted on the Kansas plains. I like the bit when it gets closer. this one is thin and narrow and bendy oh and of course, powerful. As Bill And Jo drive in their jeep on the road, the twister roars and destroys a barn right next to them. This movie was good, but if you want a realistic tornado movie, i'd recommened, Tornado Warning and Devil Winds.
Submitted by connor (Doncaster)
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"A Gale-Force Movie! The Special Effects are spectacular!"
The real stars of this movie are the twisters for instance,a mile-wide 300 mph force of pure destruction is coming at you. the house rips apart piece by piece. A bellowing cow spins through the air. Tractors fall like rain. Finally, a 1500 ton gas truck becomes an airborne bomb. Man, I wish Warner Bros made a Sequel to this movie with the same cast!
Submitted by unitedtaurus ((Miami, FL, USA))
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The best movie there is out there. We have it on VHS and have just about worn the tape out. We just love to watch it over and over again and it never gets old...there is always something new to see
Submitted by Jennifer (Spring Hill, FL , USA)
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Twister is an exciting and amazing thrill ride.
Submitted by Blake (Brandon,MS)
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Twister DVD Region 1
Snap Case
Single Side - Dual Layer
Special Edition
Letterbox -
1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
DTS Surround 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Behind-The-Scenes Documentary - ANATOMY OF THE TWISTER
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
Music Video: Van Halen - HUMANS BEING
Audio Commentary:
1. Jan De Bont - Director
2. Stefen Fangmeier - Visual Effects Supervisor
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
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