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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
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watched once or twice very good condition like new.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By R. Siegel
Format:Blu-ray
This movie dazzled me when it came out. There is plenty of action, the special effects sequences are incredible, and the acting is very good, Helen Hunt does a great job. It's alot of fun and action. I am from the USA and I own the Blu-ray already available here, which has a Dolby True HD soundtrack. This UK version will have DTS Master Audio, which regardless of what some say, is just a more ruch lossless format and has a higher bitrate. Dolby True HD Blu-rays are usually around 1.5-2.0 mbps, where most DTS Master discs are 4-5 mbps (megabites per second). I am going to sell my copy and order this one. As far as the movie, the Blu-ray quality is very good but the soundtrack is fantastic, the tornados swirl all around your room, whoever did the sound mix for this film did one of the best jobs I've heard yet! Highly recommend this Blu-ray!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By M. Deane
Format:Blu-ray
Well I'm sure you have all seen this film before.
This is the first time I have seen this, and I must say that on blu-ray I thought it was amazing.
The picture quality was immense and the sound was brill.
My sound system is only a 3.1 but it was amazing
Would highly recommend this blu-ray.
5 out of 5 for picture quality and for sound.
This is the first time I have seen this, and I must say that on blu-ray I thought it was amazing.
The picture quality was immense and the sound was brill.
My sound system is only a 3.1 but it was amazing
Would highly recommend this blu-ray.
5 out of 5 for picture quality and for sound.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
A great film got even better when it came out in blu-ray. We have a really good speaker system (B&W) and the sound and picture quality was so much better than the original dvd, we definitely heard some sounds that we've never noticed before on our well-watched dvd version. Well worth it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent film
I purchased this for my son, who is obsessed with tornados, he's watching it two three times a day, it's his favourite film.
Published 1 month ago by Mr R Baigent
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Dark Side of Nature
Twister is one of my favourite Movies. It is an adventurous, cliffhanging movie. Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton play scientists pursing the most destructive yet fascinating storm to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by KRB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent viewing
Very underated film, storyline and special effects are excellent!. Definately one to cuddle up on the sofa with a loved one to watch!
Published 2 months ago by Mr Simon Bates
4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining film
I have always liked this story and the picture and sound of this blu ray is very good, no complaints about this and good price too.
Published 2 months ago by M. Gowlett
1.0 out of 5 stars
lame
Got it for my fiance when he said it was 'an awesome film'. It isn't. Great premise once again turned into a cheesy, predictable and generally awful Hollywood groan-fest. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cleversaz
5.0 out of 5 stars
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i love this film. very good disaster movie for a good night in. even my eldest daughter like this film
Published 3 months ago by linda
4.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect addition to school DVD resources
Needed this for a topic on tornadoes, there are brilliant excerpts that the kids loved and it improved their understanding immensely
Published 3 months ago by MISS M DAVIES
5.0 out of 5 stars
My wife loved this movie
I bought this movie for my wife, because a happy wife equals a happy life. Movie arrived on time and is tip top condition
Published 4 months ago by Reade
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thrills, spills and clichés galore.
Replacing a VCR copy. Quick service, excellent quality. Bill Paxton, master of everything, modern day Doug McClure. Helen Hunt, just phwoar....
Published 4 months ago by Steven Michael Wass
5.0 out of 5 stars
Real tester for your surround sound
Watching this film at home is great.
I am lucky enough to have full 7.1 surround sound and although it is not filmed in 7. Read more
I am lucky enough to have full 7.1 surround sound and although it is not filmed in 7. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. S. J. Bracken
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