Twister
Director: Jan de Bont
Actors: Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes
PlotIn the midst of a volatile tornado season in Oklahoma, a team of storm chasers, driven by their passion for extreme weather and scientific exploration, embarks on a high-stakes mission to deploy a revolutionary tornado research device directly into the path of an oncoming twister. The device, named Dorothy, is designed to release thousands of sensors into the tornado, with the aim of gathering unprecedented data to improve early warning systems and save lives. The team is led by a fiercely determined and skilled meteorologist, whose personal life is deeply intertwined with the destructive power of tornadoes. Complicating matters is her estranged husband, an equally talented weather researcher, who has rejoined the team for this ambitious project, setting the stage for professional rivalry and unresolved personal tension.
As the team races against time and the elements, navigating through a landscape ravaged by monstrous storms, they encounter competitive storm chasers with less noble intentions, threatening to derail their mission. The journey brings them face-to-face with nature's most formidable challenge, leading to a series of heart-stopping encounters with some of the most powerful tornadoes ever witnessed. Their quest forces them to confront not only the physical dangers posed by the deadly twisters but also the emotional storms brewing within, testing their courage, determination, and the fragile bonds that hold them together in the face of nature's overwhelming fury.
Writers: Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin
Release Date: 10 May 1996
Runtime: 113 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Twister on Blu-ray is a thrilling 1990s spectacle with impressive 1080p restoration, though it lacks the 4K Dolby Atmos mix, making it a valuable budget pick.
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The 4K UHD Blu-ray of 'Twister' offers an amazing visual and audio upgrade with an excellent HDR10 transfer and a powerful Atmos mix, making it a must-have for fans and audiophiles, despite uninspired SteelBook packaging and limited bonus features.
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Twister's 4K UHD Blu-ray delivers exceptional A/V upgrades with a new HDR10 transfer and Dolby Atmos audio, making it a highly recommended fun popcorn flick.
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Twister excites with good production and sound, yet its Blu-ray visuals and emotional depth are mixed.
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