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Twister (1996)

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Reviews Counted: 857 Fresh: 595  Rotten:262 Average Rating: 6.1/10

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Runtime: 3 hrs 46 mins

Synopsis: 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... 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... [More]

Genre: Action/Adventure

Starring: Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, Jami Gertz, Lois Smith

Director: Jan de Bont
Screenwriter: Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin
Producer: Kathleen Kennedy, Ian Bryce

DVD Info

Release:

May 6, 2008

[DVD Details]

Blu-ray Disc Features:

  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.40

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital Tru HD 5.1 Surround - English
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - French
  • Subtitles - English (SDH), French - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - Jon De Bont - Director; Stefen Fangmeier - Visual Effects Supervisor
  • Documentary - The History Channel Documentary Nature Tech: TORNADOES ANATOMY OF A TWISTER
  • Featurette - CHASING THE STORM: TWISTER REVISITED
  • Making Of - HBO FIRST LOOK: THE MAKING OF TWISTER
  • Music Video - "Human Being" - Van Halen
  • Trailer - Theatrical Trailers

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