Twister

Synopsis

Twister follows storm chasers Jo and Bill Harding, who are on the brink of divorce but find themselves working together to launch Dorothy, a revolutionary tornado-monitoring device. As they race against time to track down the most powerful tornado on record, they confront not only nature's fury but also personal demons. With action-packed sequences and thrilling special effects, Twister delivers a heart-pounding adventure that showcases the power and unpredictability of nature's deadliest force.

Cast

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  Helen Hunt

  Jo

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  Bill Paxton

  Bill

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  Jami Gertz

  Melissa

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  Cary Elwes

  Jonas

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  Lois Smith

  Aunt Meg

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  Philip Seymour Hoffman

  Dusty

Reviews

Twister received mixed reviews from critics, with a consensus praising its thrilling action sequences and visual effects while criticizing its thin plot and character development. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 63%, with critics calling it a 'rollicking popcorn flick' that delivers on excitement but falls short in substance. IMDb users rated it 6.5/10, appreciating the adrenaline-pumping tornado scenes but pointing out the lack of depth in the storytelling. Metacritic awarded it a score of 68/100, highlighting the film's technical achievements but noting its shortcomings in narrative depth. While some critics were underwhelmed by the film's overall quality, others found it to be a fun and entertaining disaster movie that still holds up well today.