Wednesday, October 23, 2024

[Review] — TWISTERS Storms onto 4K ULTRA HD


This year's surprise summer blockbuster, TWISTERS, is now available on 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY, and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The "hard-hitting disaster spectacle" (Impulse Gamer) has earned Certified Fresh & Verified Hot designations on Rotten Tomatoes and an A- CinemaScore, making it the best opening ever for a disaster film. TWISTERS is an adrenaline-pumping, thrilling experience that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous and destructive forces. Get the all-American action-packed adventure with exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content featuring the cast and crew when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV.



TWISTERS brought back the blockbuster disaster epic with heart-stopping action and exhilarating thrills. Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones) gave up chasing storms across the Oklahoma prairie after a devastating tornado encounter, choosing to study them safely on screens in New York City. Tempted back to the field by her friend Javi (Anthony Ramos) and a once-in-a-lifetime scientific opportunity, Kate crosses paths with Tyler (Glen Powell), a charming daredevil and self-proclaimed tornado wrangler whose thirst for tornado-tracking adventures made him a social media sensation. As storm season intensifies with terrifying phenomena unlike anything seen before, Kate and Tyler realize they may need to work together to survive the unprecedented outbreak of destructive tornados.


Directed by Lee Isaac Chung (Minari), TWISTERS stars Glen Powell (Anyone But You, Top Gun: Maverick) alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where The Crawdads Sing, Fresh). The breathtaking thriller also features David Corenswet (Pearl, “The Politician”), Anthony Ramos (In The Heights, Hamilton), and Brandon Perea (Nope).


EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU OWN on DIGITAL, 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY AND DVD:

  • GAG REEL
  • DELETED SCENES
  • TRACKING THE FRONTS: THE PATH OF TWISTERS: Trace the trajectory of TWISTERS from its earliest inception to production and get to know the cast as they lead this look into creating their characters, using science to add authenticity, and working through extreme weather wreaking havoc on set.
  • INTO THE EYE OF THE STORM: Discover how TWISTERS blended practical and visual effects to turn nature's most destructive forces into entertaining thrills.
  • GLEN POWELL: ALL ACCESS: Glen Powell provides a private tour of a day in his life on the TWISTERS set.
  • FRONT SEAT TO A CHASE: Join the cast and professional storm chasers as they brave the elements to track tornados in Oklahoma.
  • VOICE OF A VILLAIN: Hear the creation of the film's deafening howls with a seat in the studio where the audio team mixes unexpected sounds to give the storms a new dimension of depth.
  • TRICKED-OUT TRUCKS: Buckle up for a wild ride in the film's custom vehicles, fitted with unique features ranging from rocket launchers to advanced radar tech.
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR LEE ISAAC CHUNG


I want to share my thoughts on the 1996 film TWISTER. It's a classic disaster film that captures the essence of its time. It never needed a remake or a late sequel. However, in 2024, a sequel named TWISTERS was released. I initially had low expectations after seeing a brief TV spot during Super Bowl LVIII. I decided to skip watching it in theaters, but after hearing positive feedback, I watched it on VOD in August. Surprisingly, I found it to be entertaining.

While I don't think TWISTERS is Oscar-worthy, the special effects are impressive. I enjoyed it even more after rewatching it in 4K ULTRA HD. The plot closely resembles the original but with new characters, technology, and more CGI tornadoes. The acting was decent, as expected for a B-disaster flick. The cinematography and sound effects were particularly noteworthy.

Overall, TWISTERS is a fun, mindless, and entertaining blockbuster. It exceeded my expectations. I recommend getting it on 4K ULTRA HD or any other video format you prefer. ╌★★★★✰


Just a quick reminder: The 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY, and DVD are available for purchase on Amazon.com. I am an Amazon affiliate, so I'll receive a small commission if you buy the movie through the links above. All earnings will help to support future reviews.

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