Twister [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Twister [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Still one of the best to showcase 5.1 surround
Summary: 5 Stars
When this movie came out as one of the earlier Dolby 5.1 DVD titles in 1990s, it was the showcase movie - or the benchmark - for which 5.1 is utilized. You can actually feel you are in the middle of the tornado the way the sound was decoded and played throughout the 5 speakers.
This blu-ray's surround sound still hold that gold standard in my opinion. It really utilize the two rear speakers well for 1) for objects flying from front to back and vice versa, and 2) within vicinity of the tornado when debris hit on your behind as well as the wind noises. The best part is you can hear transition of a debris flying from one speaker to the next, which gives the inside-the-tornado effect. This is something I find still difficult to realize with other modern titles, especially action films. They might have lots of explosions and clearer sounds, but never got that extensive directional feel.
As for the picture, it's still clear but obviously softer then the recent movies. But still can see edges of the hail (larger ice balls), and slanted rains. Most of the skin details of the actors can be seen pretty well also.
For the price of this blu-ray (around $10), it's a great get to add to collection. I would still use this movie to show case surround sound more than any other recent action movies.
Movie Review: Great, cheesey fun
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie. I love the flying cow and the rolling house. ("I think we're going in!!!!!") I love the evil meteorologists. I love the special effects, though really Blu-Ray actually makes them a little less believable. I love Dusty and Aunt Meg. I love, "That's no moon - it's a space station!" I love the exploding tanker truck.
Fine art? Maybe not. Plausible? Again, not so much. Hyperactive, over-the-top fun? Oh yeah! You have entered the suck zone - a land where houses roll and flying tractors are considered, "debris". Was that another cow? Actually, I think it's the same one.
If you're willing to suspend disbelief, I mean, seriously suspend it, you'll love this movie. It's got its own sort of logic, though seriously, if a downdraft and microburst can tear up a drive-in movie theater, how come an F5 tornado doesn't break the leather strap at the end? OK, maybe it doesn't follow its own logic much, but it's fun!
Oh, and if you ever get the chance to do the Twister "ride" at Universal Studios Florida, it's well worth it. There, you got a bonus review, too.
Movie Review: REALLY IT NEEDS SEVEN STARS
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie Twister, is a theatrical work of art. I just love this movie and can watch it over and over again. There are not other movies I have that I can say this about. Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton's interaction in this movie is just fantastic. Although this is another one of the DISASTER MOVIES, it also brings with it a very smart and suddle undertone of sense of humor. I believe the verse "WE HAVE COWS" says it all. Great show, cleverly written and presented in such a way that your not sitting there thinking good lord its another disaster movie. The effects are wonderful on both versions, but they truely shine in the blue ray format. Sometimes when you buy blue ray, you think what a waste of money it doesnt look any different than the regular version. This is not so with this blue ray movie, it really shines with this format and well worth the money to buy the blue ray version.Movie Review: Norman,OK Native Review
Summary: 5 Stars
I grew up in Norman, OK and I loved this movie. It brought back memories of running to the storm shelter through blinding rain, serious lightening, and a good pelting with hail. In the movie, when the sky turned a bruised blue-green and the music followed suit, it brought back a fear of storms that I have carried my whole life! Someone really did their homework on this story. I no longer live in Oklahoma and I really miss the fantastic cloud formations I witnessed. This film has its critics but I am here to tell you that they captured the suspense and fear connected with living in "TORNADO ALLEY"!!!! When they were making this film, in particular when the farm equipment was blown down the road, the actors were hurt from flying debris. How real can you get without killing someone!!! And NO ONE MENTIONED STEPHEN SPIELBURG'S PART IN THE MAKING OF THIS FILM.....Movie Review: Finally,Great Video Transfer for Twister(on Blu-Ray)
Summary: 5 Stars
Twister is one of my all-time favorite action movies and have watched it more times than I would like to admit.The best transfer on DVD still left alot to be desired.Now,the the transfer on Blu-Ray has been cleaned up and improved dramatically.It's not reference quality,of course,but I give the picture a solid 4 out of 5 for a movie of this age.I can't comment on the new lossless soundtrack because I am unable to decode yet.
Definitely highly recommended even if you have the latest DVD version.