*** TWISTERS ***
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Got tickets for the wife and I this Saturday morning at the Star Cinema Grill in Richmond. Onyx auditorium in the pod seats. Same screen we saw Oppenheimer on, but didn't feel like that movie was a good choice for that viewing environment. This one should be a better choice.
In preparation for next weekend, I just watched the new 4K transfer of Twister and I cannot recommend it enough. Save, of course, for a few ify, '90s CGI shots here and there, it looks - and sounds - absolutely incredible. It's seriously one of the best 4K transfers of a '90s film I've ever seen.
As for the movie itself, on one hand I forgot how simple/straightforward it is, and yes, it obviously has its fair share of ridiculousness sprinkled throughout. But man, it's also so damn fun, the cast is incredible, I love the setting/set pieces so much, and purely in terms of pulpy, '90s screenwriting, I actually think it's kind of brilliant.
Anyway, the 4K version dropped this past Tuesday, is available to rent/buy on all digital platforms, and of course on physical 4K UHD as well. Definitely seek it out if you get the chance.
As for the movie itself, on one hand I forgot how simple/straightforward it is, and yes, it obviously has its fair share of ridiculousness sprinkled throughout. But man, it's also so damn fun, the cast is incredible, I love the setting/set pieces so much, and purely in terms of pulpy, '90s screenwriting, I actually think it's kind of brilliant.
Anyway, the 4K version dropped this past Tuesday, is available to rent/buy on all digital platforms, and of course on physical 4K UHD as well. Definitely seek it out if you get the chance.
Nailing one gripping setpiece after the next (entire third act especially spectacular), balancing it with so many great character beats to make you invested within the tornadoes. Wonderful soundtrack, swooningly romantic, pitch perfect ending scene. Lee Isaac Chung, you genius. https://t.co/1E0VT2kLFU
— Reel and Roll Films (@reelandroll) July 13, 2024
I hope the supporting cast is just as enjoyable as they were in Twister.TCTTS said:
In preparation for next weekend, I just watched the new 4K transfer of Twister and I cannot recommend it enough. Save, of course, for a few ify, '90s CGI shots here and there, it looks - and sounds - absolutely incredible. It's seriously one of the best 4K transfers of a '90s film I've ever seen.
As for the movie itself, on one hand I forgot how simple/straightforward it is, and yes, it obviously has its fair share of ridiculousness sprinkled throughout. But man, it's also so damn fun, the cast is incredible, I love the setting/set pieces so much, and purely in terms of pulpy, '90s screenwriting, I actually think it's kind of brilliant.
Anyway, the 4K version dropped this past Tuesday, is available to rent/buy on all digital platforms, and of course on physical 4K UHD as well. Definitely seek it out if you get the chance.
That's a high bar to set, unfortunately, so I'm not counting on it. Based on reactions so far, I'm expecting the sequel to be better in certain categories, but that's not one of them. Would love to be proven wrong, though.
Director Lee Isaac Chung on why his #Twisters movie doesn't reference global warming: “I wanted to make sure that we are never creating a feeling that we’re preaching a message, because that’s certainly not what I think cinema should be about" https://t.co/R0aJGar7sb pic.twitter.com/EIDeIVtVTI
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 16, 2024
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Such a great episode. All the bits about Paxton's character's checkered history as The Extreme had me cracking up.
Well that's refreshing.TCTTS said:Director Lee Isaac Chung on why his #Twisters movie doesn't reference global warming: “I wanted to make sure that we are never creating a feeling that we’re preaching a message, because that’s certainly not what I think cinema should be about" https://t.co/R0aJGar7sb pic.twitter.com/EIDeIVtVTI
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 16, 2024
You can tell the reporter that wrote that article is none too happy.
$48M-$52M domestic opening weekend projection. I think it blows that away, no pun intended...
The saying goes as the calm before the storm but at #BoxOffice it goes the other way around, as before #DeadpoolAndWolverine sets the world on fire, #Twisters starring #GlenPowell hits major markets this weekend with industry projections seeing a 48M-52M 3-day opening in the US &… pic.twitter.com/BQpEEce6TU
— Luiz Fernando (@Luiz_Fernando_J) July 16, 2024
I just watched it online and thought it was pretty good. Will watch again no doubt.
Here we go.
BeastmodeAg said:
I just watched it online and thought it was pretty good. Will watch again no doubt.
Checking it out on my Motorola Razr V3. Hits hard!
Cinco Ranch Aggie said:Well that's refreshing.TCTTS said:Director Lee Isaac Chung on why his #Twisters movie doesn't reference global warming: “I wanted to make sure that we are never creating a feeling that we’re preaching a message, because that’s certainly not what I think cinema should be about" https://t.co/R0aJGar7sb pic.twitter.com/EIDeIVtVTI
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 16, 2024
Have seen several reviewers dock it for this.
Think we are getting an amazing movie... totally proving my initial instinct about this project to be incorrect.
If a reviewer is docking the movie for not screeching about climate change (terrible term there, the climate changes constantly - what the term should always be is man-made climate change, which is what I take issue with), then that reviewer is not worth more than a bucket of warm moose piss.
No agenda in Hwood though. They are just trying to make pure, honest entertainment.
My drafthouse showing tonight was totally full and had an audience that loved it. I think this has potential to be the biggest film of the summer.TCTTS said:
$48M-$52M domestic opening weekend projection. I think it blows that away, no pun intended...The saying goes as the calm before the storm but at #BoxOffice it goes the other way around, as before #DeadpoolAndWolverine sets the world on fire, #Twisters starring #GlenPowell hits major markets this weekend with industry projections seeing a 48M-52M 3-day opening in the US &… pic.twitter.com/BQpEEce6TU
— Luiz Fernando (@Luiz_Fernando_J) July 16, 2024
They annoyed me with the absolutely bull**** science about 2 minutes into the film but that was to be expected. I think it has the heart the first one did and I really enjoyed it.
For me that definitely wasn't the case. They're not awful, but you don't have nearly the acting talent in those roles that you did for the first one.PatAg said:I hope the supporting cast is just as enjoyable as they were in Twister.TCTTS said:
In preparation for next weekend, I just watched the new 4K transfer of Twister and I cannot recommend it enough. Save, of course, for a few ify, '90s CGI shots here and there, it looks - and sounds - absolutely incredible. It's seriously one of the best 4K transfers of a '90s film I've ever seen.
As for the movie itself, on one hand I forgot how simple/straightforward it is, and yes, it obviously has its fair share of ridiculousness sprinkled throughout. But man, it's also so damn fun, the cast is incredible, I love the setting/set pieces so much, and purely in terms of pulpy, '90s screenwriting, I actually think it's kind of brilliant.
Anyway, the 4K version dropped this past Tuesday, is available to rent/buy on all digital platforms, and of course on physical 4K UHD as well. Definitely seek it out if you get the chance.
Hell yeah. Awesome to hear.
My weather knowledge goes about as a deep as my weather app, so I'm hoping/assuming the science bull**** goes right over my head.
My weather knowledge goes about as a deep as my weather app, so I'm hoping/assuming the science bull**** goes right over my head.
When is everyone else seeing it? Who's seeing it tomorrow?
Per usual, I won't be seeing it until Saturday night.
Per usual, I won't be seeing it until Saturday night.
You should have to spend a week in jail for this.
Saturday morning.
Watching the original for maybe the first time since the late 1990s. Fun enough in a similar way as Top Gun was. I'm hoping the sequel lands similarly to Top Gun Maverick as compared to its predecessor.
Watching the original for maybe the first time since the late 1990s. Fun enough in a similar way as Top Gun was. I'm hoping the sequel lands similarly to Top Gun Maverick as compared to its predecessor.
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The effects and action are great.
The story is meh. The characters are too dour (save for Glen Powell and a surprising MVP Maura Tierney). And…I know I'm going to sound nit picky about a disaster movie…but it asks you to suspend belief way too much.
Look, I was primed to love this. The original is near and dear to my heart. That movie moves at a break-neck pace and is so much fun the whole time. Twisters feels like it slams on the breaks every time you think it's about to take off and then has an ending so unbelievable that I was rolling my eyes.
BUT it looks great.
The story is meh. The characters are too dour (save for Glen Powell and a surprising MVP Maura Tierney). And…I know I'm going to sound nit picky about a disaster movie…but it asks you to suspend belief way too much.
Look, I was primed to love this. The original is near and dear to my heart. That movie moves at a break-neck pace and is so much fun the whole time. Twisters feels like it slams on the breaks every time you think it's about to take off and then has an ending so unbelievable that I was rolling my eyes.
BUT it looks great.
We just got out of an early showing at the Palladium here in SA. I went in with tempered expectations more so just based on how high up Twister is on my all time fav list. I was wrong! This movie blew my expectations out of the freaking water. Loved it. Fast paced, beautifully shot, amazing soundtrack! Get ready to have a fun time at the movies! And now only 8 days away from my most anticipated movie since Endgame! What a week to a be a movie fan ladies and gentleman! Let's F Go!
David Corenswet got the role of Superman on the set of 'Twisters' and the cast went crazy, even recording it. 🥹
— Home of DCU (@homeofdcu) July 18, 2024
Glen Powell says he hopes the video is released when Superman comes out.
(via @sabooschin) pic.twitter.com/FS7zIU4glz
Hang on. Maura Tierney is the MVP of this? Nothing surprising about that, bc she's the MVP of everything she's been in.Quote:
The characters are too dour (save for Glen Powell and a surprising MVP Maura Tierney)
Now I'm in.
TCTTS said:
You should have to spend a week in jail for this.
Unrealized ban... unrealized.
veryfuller said:
The effects and action are great.
The story is meh. The characters are too dour (save for Glen Powell and a surprising MVP Maura Tierney). And…I know I'm going to sound nit picky about a disaster movie…but it asks you to suspend belief way too much.
Look, I was primed to love this. The original is near and dear to my heart. That movie moves at a break-neck pace and is so much fun the whole time. Twisters feels like it slams on the breaks every time you think it's about to take off and then has an ending so unbelievable that I was rolling my eyes.
BUT it looks great.
It asks no more of a suspension of disbelief scientifically than the first movie. If I can do it as someone who literally spent grad school in atmo I think it's not a big lift.
The science is definitely dumb and I could make a gigantic list of things that don't make sense but if that's what you're focused on then you're doing it wrong.
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