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Summary: you people are crazy!
Review: jeez, can't you guys recognize an incredible movie when you see one? The acting is great! the script is great! the screenplay's great! this is the best movie! definitely in my top 5.
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Summary: Ludicrous script, but spectacular effects
Review: When I bought my Sony DVD-S360 a few weeks back, I didn't know if I would need the DTS feature or not. However, after watching this movie, I am now a true believer in the power of DTS. I don't have my DVD player hooked up to a home sound system; it is "just" connected to my Sony Trinitron TV. With just the TV stereo speakers alone though, my sofa was literally shaking . . . and the sound was only turned up one-quarter of the way!So, this movie is worth purchasing simply because of the awesome sound, but the video effects ain't too shabby either. I keep scratching my head over and over each time I watch this flick. How do they make the "sister" tornadoes? How do they drive through the house? I think my favorite part (and this is where the great Sony remote control comes in handy) is watching the cow fly across the screen, and then pushing the remote to make it go backwards. A total hoot! Um, there is a slight problem with the ridiculous and often painfully bad moments of dialogue that you have to sit through. Fortunately, the DVD is equipped with a scene selection screen; so you can jump right to the action scenes of flying cows or exploding trucks. I mean, really, what kind of man would pick Helen Hunt over Jami Gertz? I am a native of Iowa, and I now live in the Central Valley of Northern California; and, I never see tornadoes out here, let alone even a good thunderstorm. So, whenever I feel like taking a two-hour trip back to the Midwest, I just pop this movie in the DVD player, and the memories of hiding in the basement with a blanket over my head while the storm sirens wail all come back to me.
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Summary: Awesome DTS Showcase
Review: The movie, while not the best script the world has ever seen, is entertaining and the visual and sound effects are terrific! I would recommend this DVD especially in the DTS format for anyone that has DTS capabilities...
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Summary: Great action, including the tornado FX
Review: Was this a 5 star movie, all in all? Some think not, but the worthy parts are extremely worthy, and bear watching over and over again -- one of my top criteria for a 5-star flick. The acting is good, and occasionally excellent. I have to say that while Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton are good, the most memorable characters in the show are members of Hunt's support team. You may be wondering, do people like them actually exist in the world? You bet they do! I spent long enough in graduate school to know that individuals like those portrayed in Twister do exist -- maybe not exactly like the ones in the movie, but the American graduate student crowd includes extremely intelligent, creative, driven, talented, and sometimes eccentric individuals. The story line was not totally original, but it is timely, especially if you happen to live in the tornado belt (I grew up in Kansas and now live in Indiana -- both prime tornado habitats). While the basic storyline may have left something to be desired, the character development was great (again, especially among the supporting cast). Finally, the special effects are awesome! The FX gurus who worked this film did a super job of recreating tornados. Just watch this movie and see for yourselves. I have watched this video several times, and I know that I will come back to it again and again. 5 stars in my book -- for fun, FX, and interesting characters. Alan Holyoak
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Summary: Home Theater Demonstration DVD!
Review: This is the first disc I bought since I got the home theater set up and this one you won't believe! Ok, I'll admit the story here is a little weak, but this isn't supposed to be a "Raging Bull" type of character study. This is a very entertaining, state of the arts effects, fun film. The sound from this DTS version is extraordinary. The separation of the 5.1 is incredible. The twister sequences will blow you away. You feel the sound and the fury! The only other disc that compares is the Saving Private Ryan one. For you home theater fanatics, this is your film.. you'll see it, hear it, and feel it. This disc also has some great extras like director commentary and a cool documentary of how it was made. All in all, it's not one of the finest 100 or 200 movies ever made, but you may find yourself watching it over and over for the experience of it! You'll love it! The movie itself is about a 3, but the DVD DTS is about a 5!
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Summary: thrill
Review: i loved this movie in the theaters i loved it on video. i still love it. it kinda gives me this insane urge to go off and chase a tornado, which i would do. i love storms. it suits me
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Summary: Sound track
Review: I thought that the film was full of tension, not only the actual twister, but the lead pair. I am still trying to locate the sound track, here in England. I will keep on until I find it! The last song on the film is by Van Halen, respect the wind, a very apt title. I wonder if this was done just for the film? The music certainly added to the excitement of the film! Thank you.
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Summary: Awesome Fun!
Review: The new DVD pressing of "Twister" will knock your socks off! The print is very clear, but it is the sound that will work your equipment to the max. The discreet rear channels are very effectively utilized and creates a total sound field. This movie is a natural for home theater--especially for those with Dolby Digital processing. Definitely recommended!
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Summary: Poor Picture Quality
Review: While I LOVE the movie...the DVD 1st edition of Twister had a really poor picture quality despite the 4 out of 5 stars it received on the top of this page. Hopefully the special edition will have a cleaner picture. There was terrible "digital distortion", those annoying block type things that you see when you watch something on your Real Player online. I must say I am really disappointed with the early Warner Bros. DVDs!
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Summary: Great special effects support an interesting cast...
Review: Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton do a great job in the lead roles of TWISTER. The story contains many interesting and engaging subplots: the imminent divorce of Hunt and Paxton's characters; their shared attraction to studying the nature of tornado formation, and to finding better ways to spot tornadic activity in order to save lives; their competition with a self-serving, but not as brilliant antagonist; interactions between Hunt and her aunt; and Paxton's somewhat 6th sense that helps him predict what storms may do. When you watch the movie you may scoff at the personalities of Hunt's supporting field crew. While not everyone in graduate school acts the way they do, there are certainly real-life characters in graduate schools across the country who could be confused with Hunt's crew. They are an enthusiastic, talented bunch. Having spent 9 years as a science graduate student myself I have no problem envisioning such a group. You will certainly have a favorite supporting cast member. The special effects are awesome. The storyline is plausible -- there are real-life storm chasers out there. The factor that really makes this film work for me is that for parts of the USA (like mine), tornados are a very real threat -- e.g., I actually saw my first funnel cloud form last week, and it touched down no more than 1.5 miles from my house! The sirens didn't go off, and if I hadn't happened to be outside I would not have known to take shelter. For people in other parts of the world where tornados are not common -- they can be deadly, and are, for some people, an annual summertime threat! 5 stars for interesting characters, story, and great special effects that support rather than overwhelm the show. I highly recommend this show -- good fun, good action, and even a touch of romance. Alan Holyoak
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