Twister 1996
6.5 / 10
Twister
An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.
An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
... Dr. Jo Harding
... Bill Harding
... Dr. Jonas Miller
... Dr. Melissa Reeves
... Dustin Davis
... Meg Greene
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See All 1 Reviews01 Jun 2023 by Wuchak
**_Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt chasing tornadoes on the prairie_** When atmospheric conditions are conducive to tornadoes, a weatherman (Paxton) tracks down his separated wife (Hunt) and inadvertently joins their storm-chasing team in the Midwest because he can’t resist seeing his sensor invention finally put to use. Jami Gertz plays his new love, Cary Elwes a pompous rival and Philip Seymour Hoffman a wild team member. “Twister” (1996) could be categorized as a disaster flick, but with the distinction that the protagonists are constantly chasing the potential disaster. The entire film takes place in the prairies or forests of the Midwest with ominous skies and intermittent destructive tornadoes. It’s called “Twister” and that’s what you get. The writers keep things interesting by adding human interest with the, admittedly contrived, love triangle and the rival storm-chasing team that has corporate sponsors (the horror, the horror). I didn’t mind the love story. When two people belong together, they belong together. Perhaps the fiancé will realize this. Speaking of which, I’m glad they didn’t make her (Gertz) out to be an unreasonable biyatch, like in “The Parent Trap.” At the end of the day, “Twister” gives you what you pay for. It’s not rocket science, but it’s entertaining and full of tornado-oriented thrills, which explains why it was a huge hit at the box office. The movie runs 1 hour, 53 minutes, and was shot in Oklahoma (Guthrie and Ponca City), Iowa (Boone and Ames) and Bolton, Ontario. GRADE: B
Release Date:
May 10, 1996 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 53`
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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Twister
**_Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt chasing tornadoes on the prairie_** When atmospheric conditions are conducive to tornadoes, a weatherman (Paxton) tracks down his separated wife (Hunt) and inadvertently joins their storm-chasing team in the Midwest because he can’t resist seeing his sensor invention finally put to use. Jami Gertz plays his new love, Cary Elwes a pompous rival and Philip Seymour Hoffman a wild team member. “Twister” (1996) could be categorized as a disaster flick, but with the distinction that the protagonists are constantly chasing the potential disaster. The entire film takes place in the prairies or forests of the Midwest with ominous skies and intermittent destructive tornadoes. It’s called “Twister” and that’s what you get. The writers keep things interesting by adding human interest with the, admittedly contrived, love triangle and the rival storm-chasing team that has corporate sponsors (the horror, the horror). I didn’t mind the love story. When two people belong together, they belong together. Perhaps the fiancé will realize this. Speaking of which, I’m glad they didn’t make her (Gertz) out to be an unreasonable biyatch, like in “The Parent Trap.” At the end of the day, “Twister” gives you what you pay for. It’s not rocket science, but it’s entertaining and full of tornado-oriented thrills, which explains why it was a huge hit at the box office. The movie runs 1 hour, 53 minutes, and was shot in Oklahoma (Guthrie and Ponca City), Iowa (Boone and Ames) and Bolton, Ontario. GRADE: B
Cast & Crew of
Twister
Directors & Credit Writers
DKR
David K. Riebel... Additional Second Assistant Director
... Script Supervisor
... Second Unit Director
Cast
... Dr. Jo Harding
... Bill Harding
... Dr. Jonas Miller
... Dr. Melissa Reeves
... Dustin Davis
... Meg Greene
... Robert 'Rabbit' Nurick
... Allan Sanders
... Jason 'Preacher' Rowe
... Tim 'Beltzer' Lewis
... Joey
... Haynes
... Laurence
... Eddie
... Willie
... The Communicator
... Kubrick
... Stanley
... Tony
... Eric
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Twister
Videos ( 5)
Theatrical Trailer
YouTube
4K Ultra HD Official Trailer
YouTube
![thumbnail-Twister (1996) Original Trailer [FHD]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/IeokJIGsAyM/hqdefault.jpg)
![thumbnail-35mm Original US Warner Bros. Theatrical Trailer #2 [5.1] [4K] [FTD-1081]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/TCxQ78mjYRo/hqdefault.jpg)
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