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The movie centres on a separated couple, Jo (Helen Hunt)
and Bill (Bill Paxton), who used to specialise in chasing
tornados together in order to get important and rare information
on the things.
Now Jo leads the team of experts and Bill turns up with his
new fiancee Melissa (Jami Gertz) in order to get divorce papers
signed. The imminent arrival of a twister, however, sparks
not only his interest in hunting storms, but also his ex.
The first storm may have whet his appetite, but that's nothing
on what is looming as larger tornados look like joining together
to create what is known as a super storm.
Throw into the action-mix a fierce rivalry with a former
colleague Jonas (Cary Elwes), who is not only backed by a
high-spending corporation but has stolen their idea for gathering
info from within a tornado, and you have a pretty good adventure
to follow.
The video transfer of Twister is excellent. Not only are
the images sharp and clean, but the depth of colour is first
class.
Sound-wise, however, Twister is just plain scary. When the
winds start to touch down and things fly around you will be
seeking shelter under the coffee table. Brilliant sound.
Stunning special effects and a superb transfer make Twister
one of those easy-to-watch films you'll play again and again.
Conclusion: 80% Extras: 50%.
Continued: DVD
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