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Twister (1996)
Released By: Warner Home Video   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Warner Home Video
Genre: Action-Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Jan De Bont
Language: English
Official Website: http://movies.warnerbros.com/twister/
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Alan Ruck, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, Helen Hunt, Jami Gertz, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Published ID: 6371
UPC: 085392010028, 085391832126, 663286201099, 012569809475, 085391167990, 085391186311, 883929106042,
Plot: Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt and Carey Elwes may be billed as the stars of Twister, but the film's real attractions are the cyclones themselves. Best experienced in a theater, the nail-biting, blow-the-audience-out-of-their-seats computer generated graphics, cutting edge sound and other special effects are designed to take viewers straight into the roaring funnel of a gigantic tornado. In order to focus on special effects and action, the story is simple and the characters are drawn in broad strokes with little depth. Jo Harding (Hunt) became a storm chaser (a meteorologist who photographs and scientifically studies tornadoes in the field) after a large twister sucked her hapless daddy into oblivion when she was a girl. Bill (Paxton) was a storm chaser too, but left to become a successful weatherman. His change of profession ruined his marriage to Jo. Before separating, the Hardings invented DOROTHY, a gizmo designed to release thousands of tiny sensors when a tornado passes over it. The Hardings hope the information transmitted by the sensors will provide insight into the nature of the whirling windstorms. Backed by a large corporation, the villainous Dr. Jonas Miller (Elwes) has created a similar machine. Neither gadget has been field tested and both groups of storm chasers are anxious to find tornadoes. At the peak of the worst twister season in decades, Bill shows up at Jo's truck with his prissy fiancee Melissa (Jami Gertz) so Jo can sign divorce papers. Suddenly a twister is spotted. With little hesitation, Bill rejoins the mad rush to reach it in time to activate DOROTHY. Jonas and his team are right behind them. Throughout the day the storms become worse and the rivalrous race becomes more intense. As they continue facing incredible dangers together Jo and Bill find renewed love while poor Melissa finds only an intense desire to get away from these storm-obsessed lunatics. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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A Disaster movie
Added 11/4/2009
An Ok Movie to kill a couple of Hours. Not a Masterpiece, but for a disaster movie....
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
This movie was purchased for my grandson and he loved it.
Added 10/24/2009
It came in good time and was in good shape. The jacket and cd were like new.
My grandson (age 10) was glued to the tube the whole time! We'll keep it in our library.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Stay Away - Not Blown Away
Added 10/20/2009
This movie pegs the "Oh-Yea-Sure" meter way to often. I can't think of anything good to say about it.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
kids love it
Added 9/29/2009
This movie arrived in a timely manner and was in great condition. My grandkids keep watching it.
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Feedback
Added 9/17/2009
Ordered item on 8/17 and received on 8/25 in the new/excellent condition as stated by Amazon. I always watch this movie on TV and wanted to have my own copy. You have to admire people who actually chase storms for a living whether for personal or scientific reasons. Prompt, fast, and courteous service always from Amazon. Thank you!!!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
A Disaster movie
Added 11/4/2009
An Ok Movie to kill a couple of Hours. Not a Masterpiece, but for a disaster movie....
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
This movie was purchased for my grandson and he loved it.
Added 10/24/2009
It came in good time and was in good shape. The jacket and cd were like new.
My grandson (age 10) was glued to the tube the whole time! We'll keep it in our library.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Stay Away - Not Blown Away
Added 10/20/2009
This movie pegs the "Oh-Yea-Sure" meter way to often. I can't think of anything good to say about it.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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