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Twister (1996)

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User Rating: 5.9/10 (46,932 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Jan de Bont
Writers (WGA):
Michael Crichton (written by) &
Anne-Marie Martin (written by)
Release Date:
10 May 1996 (USA) more view trailer
Tagline:
The Dark Side of Nature. more
Plot:
A couple on the point of divorce keep meeting each other because both are researchers who chase tornadoes. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 9 nominations more
User Comments:
Great Action/Adventure Film!!! more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Catch the Wind (USA) (original script title)
Wind Devils (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense depiction of very bad weather.
Runtime:
113 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Filming Locations:
Ames, Iowa, USA more
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Trivia:
The laptops used in the film are Silicon Graphics Indy Presenter LCD screens (not real laptops) that have been modified to look like functional laptops when in fact the screen image is generated by a computer off-screen. more
Goofs:
Continuity: At the beginning of the movie during the crew camp out, the weather changes in some shots. The sky changes to fully cloudy, partly cloudy, and clear blue sky. more
Quotes:
[Jo and Bill are trying to hide from the F5 in a barn but see it's full of sharp metal farming implements]
Jo: My god, who are these people?
Bill: I don't think so!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Allemaal film: De gouden jaren (#1.3)" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Moments Like This more

FAQ

Is it true that there's gonna be a special edtion of Twister?
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20 out of 33 people found the following comment useful:-
Great Action/Adventure Film!!!, 6 August 2002
10/10
Author: LebowskiT1000 from Escondido, California, USA

I'm really shocked at how low the rating for this movie is on this site. What is wrong with you people? The movie is awesome! It's a fun movie with excellent special effects.

Some people have complained about the story...I don't get it, the story seemed fine to me, given the nature of the film. The movie is about tornados!!! It's not supposed to be a deep and thought-provoking film, it's just meant to be entertaining, and it most certainly does that!!! I thought the story was excellent and really kept you interested in what was going to happen next, the movie flows very nicely from scene to scene, from start to finish. Also, I have to mention (before I forget) that I loved Jo Harding's (Helen Hunt's) group of storm chasers, they were a great bunch of interesting characters! I loved them all!!!

The actors all did a fantastic job and there were a lot of them that are worth mentioning. Bill Paxton does an awesome job as always. Helen Hunt if fabulous, and looks just as beautiful as ever. Jami Gertz also did a fine job and looked fantastic. Philip Seymour Hoffman did a really good job, this seems like such a different role for him and he nailed it! Cary Elwes is one of those few actors that can convincingly play a bad guy and a good guy and is also just as good in comedy films. He's a very talented actor and did a great job in this film. I won't mention all names, but all of the storm chasers did a great job with their roles. As for director, Jan de Bont: Another great film to add to his resume! I can't wait to see his next film! And, I have to mention writers Michael Crichton and Anne-Marie Martin as well, they both did a great job with the story!

If you're looking for a fast-paced, energetic, interesting, fun movie with some killer special effects, then this is the movie for you! I would definitely recommend this film to just about anyone. There is rarely anything objectional in the film and I would imagine that this would appeal to a great deal of people. I definitely think you should see this film. I really hope you enjoy the film. Thanks for reading.

-Chris

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