Twister 4K UHD Blu-ray Review | Reference Atmos!

[@JeffRauseo]

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[@michael-4k4000]

This movie saved my life! Love Paxton, Hoffman, “Jonas Miller” he’s a night crawler, he’s in it for the money!

[@TheAugustus24]

This movie is one of the most impactful movies on my childhood. To this day i still love meteorology because of this movie. I wanted to go to OU after high school but i could not get into their meteorology school cause you need to be the top 5% of your high school class. but i tried because of this movie

[@jerseymatt848]

It's such a shame how mankind builds these nonsense walls and barriers up that stop people from achieving their dreams.

[@josephagundez5336]

This film was up there with Jurassic Park for me as a kid. Great characters, stellar perfermances all around, great visual effects for the time, amazing one liners. Great to see this film finally get a 4k release. RIP Bill "The Extreme" Paxton and Philip Seymour Hoffman. "IT'S THE WONDER OF NATURE, BABY!!"

[@jeffleonard343]

Indeed! It’s just so fun!

[@knwr]

same writer too

[@madwarrior84]

FINALLY!!! been waiting for them to upgrade this film to 4K for years…” Game over, man” R.I.P. Bill

[@JeffRauseo]

Good year for Bill Paxton in 4K!

[@despitewisdom]

Same

[@michael-4k4000]

Dr. Jonas Miller is a night crawler!

[@ryans413]

Sad we lost Bill and Philip both great actors

[@joshuaglass1827]

This 4k remaster even on digital is fantastic. To have a 30 year old movie look and sound like it came out recently was such a treat. I adore this movie and will look forward to having fun with the sequel in the same spirit. I hope they kept the adventure vibe.

[@ryans413]

Jaws and Twister on 4k im very happy with they look so good especially Jaws like dam it came out in 1975.

[@jonathonkrause1402]

That should be a crime that you’ve never seen this movie. Im glad you finally saw it. The first time I had ever seen the movie twister was at a drive-in.

[@mindrover777]

Crt TV? Must be something

[@ryans413]

First time I saw it was on VHS

[@320zombie]

My VHS copy of Twister always got a consistent workout

[@mindrover777]

It still works? Amazing

[@ryans413]

@@mindrover777I still have my VHS copy and it’s rough still plays but the tape has degraded so when you play it the colours are washed out and the audio is buggy but I watched Twister on VHS so many times.

[@mattr8750]

Twister is all about the sound. Was so hyped to hear it was getting an Atmos remaster, even more excited now to hear they've done it justice!

[@utp216]

You talking about inviting someone to listen to your system after they ask "Why do you have so many speakers?", etc. reminds me of when I was "showing off" my system with the Days of Thunder VHS and Dolby Surround. You took me back in time! :)

[@Leonard_Washington76]

I use to watch twister as a kid. That’s the movie that wanted me to be a storm chaser even till this day and I’m 35 yrs old.

[@marksmovieroom]

I love that this was a first time watch for you! I strongly believe that movies need to come back to this level of fun and excitement. Twister is a perfect blockbuster. I saw this in the theater on release. What a ride!

[@kiddcapri1711]

Back in the early 2000's I had a 32" Loewe planus TV (with the base unit) in white. Top of the range pioneer DVD player, Yamaha DSP-A1 home cinema reciever rogged up to a set of B&W speakers. When people came round, they were in awe looking at the TV and the speaker's dotted around the room. Twister was one of the 3 movies I'd demonstrate to them the picture and soundtrack. The other 2 movies being Armageddon and the matrix. After I finished the demo I'd find people still sitting there, silently wanting more.

[@ModernStacker]

Bonus note. The "shed destruction" scene near the end of the film has some of the best audio in cinema history. For years I used the DVD to show off my sound system.

[@dewrules235]

My families go to sound system tester has always been the opening of Top Gun

[@IMan_93_]

I love Twister so much. It’s one of those movies like Jaws or Jurassic Park where I never get tired of it. I always watch it at least once a year

[@greatdelusion7654]

I recently watched it for the first time ever and I could really tell it was something special and must have been amazing to grow up watching it.

[@ryans413]

Brody: you’ll need a bigger boat. Bill: it’s already here.

[@conork07]

Got collectors edition steel book delivered today. Going to watch on my next day off. Thanks for the great review😊

[@Tomsmoviereviews]

Thanks for this fantastic review my 4k copy came in just recently. So looking forward to the experience.

[@mikeh6102]

Jeff isn’t kidding. I watched this last night and the atmos sound is off the charts

[@kilroy4103]

Can’t wait to watch this in my small humble home theater when I get this next week. Nice review.

[@conork07]

Thanks

[@MyFatherLoves]

Finally got my copy in over the weekend. Aside from the cringey sound effects they added in, the Atmos mix is very good but my main reason for switching to this disc over the Turbine mix is the video presentation. It's excellent. Very clear, excellent color, cool brightness and VFX changes (don't care for the exaggerated green hail core glows. I live in Tornado alley and hail cores are green sometimes for sure but they don't turn the entire landscape green). At first, I felt very strange with how dark the movie is but I started to like it part way through, and then agreed it was a fantastic change by the end. There are also several instances of VFX changes to make the sky seem more real, that was nice (since most of the movie was shot in broad daylight). The first tornado experience is made pretty incredible by these changes. It's the definitive edition for Twister for sure.

[@davecool42]

This film won awards for its sound. Love to see that it’s still top tier.

[@garygrossheim3253]

Does any one know how this new 4kUHD version compares to the remastered German release with Dolby Atmos? It was pretty wild as well. I wonder if they use the same audio track.

[@sportcomputerservices6438]

I have the German version - it's awesome and I'm wondering the same thing?! Is it worth replacing?!!

[@DennisBailey]

I was going to ask the same question. I have the German version, and though it's not 4K (it is HDR), the Atmos soundtrack kicks ass. Wondering if they just used the same Atmos track for the new version.

[@sleeman9]

My understand is that it's not the same Atmos track.

[@geekhomeworld4248]

The director had originally said that the sound of the tornado was made to be a main character.

[@michael-4k4000]

Dr. Jonas Miller is a night crawler!

[@screamingeekmedia]

Looking forward to it! Mine is on way...should be here today or tomorrow. I don't have Atmos...still rocking my 5.0 system, which packs a whollop.

[@kvs17]

Just picked it up now from Walmart and came to watch a review lol glad to hear atmos sounds great. Can't wait to watch it again.

[@SpencerRayFitch]

The tint you were referring to is when the director tried to get the sky to look green in the original versions of the film. In this remaster he was able to tackle exactly what he wanted and get the sky to look the proper green that was intended.

[@PINTO2O2O]

the sound has always been impressive for this, I remember every store that demoed surround used twister for reference so I'm glad to see it continue

[@cddog1995]

There is a video by CarStarz on KZbin talking about 10 facts about the Ram Trucks they used while filming. Apparently all of them got destroyed after filming. Some had different engines. They had to use gasoline engines because the Diesel engines were too loud for filming. Even the trucks were slightly different depending on what scene you are watching. Sound was apparently piped in after the fact for the engines to make them all consistent.

[@Livana007]

Thanks so much for letting us know about Twister 4K. Thanks to you, I was able to order it today.

[@DillAvery]

I saw it in theaters with my mom and brother, and it was such an amazing experience.

[@MrBibi86]

*I'm shocked you have never seen Twister. it's my once a year watch movie. I can't get over the amazing special effects they got done in 1995*

[@romeostruedude]

Heard they originally wanted the “going green screen” to be properly green like the tornado phenomenon. But Jan didn’t have the tech at the time and was super thrilled to finally add that in properly for this film. It’s not even revisionism. And if it was what the director originally wanted then I am more than okay. It fits narratively and it’s not overboard like Lucas’ cuts of Star Wars.

[@shorty332]

When it storms outside, this is my go-to movie.

[@AeroDude73]

I saw Twisters tonight in a great Dolby Atmos movie theater. Tremendous sound as you’d expect and the movie was really good too!! Pretty crowded too for a Tuesday night.

[@SFBenjaminK]

i was teenager back in 90s when i went to theaters to see it & LOVED it, the special effects was top notch for that time & cant wait to see this new one👍

[@jwredd]

I had the laserdisc and the sound was unbelievable. Can’t wait to pick this up.

[@technicavivunt]

My Steelbook arrives tomorrow. Looking forward!

[@ajhornes]

Love the review and love you and the channel! I preordered the steelbook. It’s supposed to deliver on the 16th. Can’t want to watch it in 4k. One of my favorite movies ever. One of the best of my childhood for sure.

[@ryans413]

Jaws and Twister fantastic 4k upgrades. They did make the sky green originally that wasn’t there but I kinda liked it.

[@JAGzilla-ur3lh]

Well, this is a must-buy. It's my brother's favorite movie; he watches it a few times a year, and I've seen it a hundred times myself. We just got back from a trip to Oklahoma where we visited the location where they filmed the drive-in theater scene. There's not much left, but a few buildings visible in the scene are still standing. Good to know the 4K does this movie justice! It's a very fun, unique highlight of the '90s and deserves to be a quality viewing experience for today's audiences.

[@994pt4]

SICK!....I have to get this one NOW!!!

[@ryans413]

Did you get it yet I did so happy with the 4K it’s never looked and sounded better

[@ModernStacker]

I was fortunate to have seen this film in the theater opening night, and the audio was truly a life-changing experience for me. Incredible movie and epic performances from everyone. One of the best films featuring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt, and so many supporting actors from Philip Seymour Hoffman to Cary Elwes, Alan Ruck, and Jami Gertz. And Mark Mancina's Americana score mixed with the backdrop of Van Halen's "Humans Being" song...you cannot beat this film. Cinema gold!

[@Mike-fs3bv]

I can’t wait. My copy should arrive this weekend. I saw this in the theater and have been eagerly awaiting this.

[@master_macchiato3222]

One of my favourite movies. Can’t wait to get the 4K version

[@TheLastPirate1973]

I have been waiting for this release for a long time and the Atmos upgrade is the cherry on top. Looking forward to Tuesday movie night this week. Thx Jeff!

[@prentissweston5998]

Pre-ordered this and it arrives at my doorstep this Tuesday along with Civil War 👊👊📽

[@darthvaydr]

I saw this in theaters on opening day with my ex wife and loved it. Bill Paxton was such a wonderful actor. I preordered the steelbook when it first went up for preorder and I love the slipcover so much that I just ordered a copy of it from Gruv 🤣🤣 Glad that this film was done some justice on the 4K restoration. It’s a beloved film by so many including myself. Thanks for the review Jeff!

[@snubbedpeer]

I ordered this one a few days ago, waiting for arrival! 👍😃

[@bigdreams5554]

Got the 4K Blu-ray and watched Twister for first time today. Wow, the Atmos was top notch, movie was fun and highly engaging. How did I miss this in the 90s?? A must buy for any home theater fan. Sounded amazing in 7.2.4 audio. We need more movies to sound this good!!

[@warmfreeze]

unless i am doing something wrong.. it seemed to only play in 5.1.2.. i played the movie on both 4k blu ray player and xbox series X and it never touched my in ceiling speakers in either play.. most other movies play in full 7.2.4 for me..

[@craftmatthew]

So good, it’s blown your hat off Jeff!! Can’t wait to get this

[@AtelierOfWeebs]

I remember watching it on theaters, I was a kid, it was the first time I ever got late to a movie, so even though I completely missed the whole beginning, it's still one of my most fond memories

[@krazykevin4225]

Just subscribed, and I'm going to subscribe to your podcast. I can't wait to get my twister 4k tomorrow! Today I get my boy kills world 4k!

[@deangolliher5560]

I have it pre-ordered on Amazon can't wait for Tuesday to see it

[@roqueadeleon]

I LOVED this movie as a kid, admittedly I probably haven't seen this in at least 18 years or so, will be exciting to check it out again and see what I think of it now as an adult. Just bought this on 4K looking forward to watching it in the next week or so.

[@JosephASobora]

I went to see "Twister" on opening night just a week after I turn 11 and I had a blast! The tornadoes are spectacular on screen full with incredible special effects and has a great cast and wonderful score and soundtrack! One of the best summer blockbusters that year along with "Mission: Impossible", "Eraser" and "Independence Day". The sound is amazingly discreet and loud, too! I have it on VHS and Blu-ray and I would love to pick up that 4K UHD especially for that amazingly new Dolby Atmos track!

[@SpencerRayFitch]

This 4k remaster was insane! Loved the changes that the director made to the sky and getting the look he wanted. The atmos was insane and I'm glad you share the same thoughts I had with it about it being one of the best out there.

[@ryans413]

Not just the sky the scenes with the tornados are darker the scenes with sunny days are brighter the colour grading has improved Bills truck looked really bright red my eyes loved seeing that. The audio not only got upgraded but I’m pretty sure new sound effects were added that I never heard before I’ve seen this movie a lot. It’s a great 4K upgrade.

[@markmitchell5220]

Its awesome that you saw this for the first time just now. I am psyched as I ordered the euro steel book and did see it first run in a great theater. 🎉

[@ProfSnakes]

Just watched this last week (older version) and even without ATMOS the movie did an awesome job making use of sound to immerse you in the storms.

[@michaelschiessl8357]

Hey Jeff When i worked at Circuit City back in the day..Twister and Jurassic Park were among the first DVDs released to showcase that 5.1 sound..and they started Demo rooms specifically to showcase the sound and picture of these 2 movies..thats where the terms Demo- disc and Reference sound came from..People heard that and said wow i need 5 speakers and a sub to duplicate that sound in my living room at home..Started a whole surround sound industry with of course Dolby Atmos being the latest and greatest. My Dvd of Twister saw so much action so its great to see this in 4k and Atmos its a day 1 pickup for me..The old surround sound guy!! Great video review Jeff thanks.👍👍

[@WilkinsonX]

6:46 How would you rate the cow Atmos in particular?

[@ernienieves3229]

😂

[@TheWolfCub71]

Just preordered it! Can’t wait to crank this one up!

[@kevinkoch6900]

Glad you finally seen it. Entertaining as hell.

[@SpencersStuffTV]

I'm getting the movie Tuesday. I am SO excited to see it in its remastered glory. It sounds like this is what it deserves. I'm happy you got to see this in its glory.

[@thomaslytle5519]

I Cannot BELIEVE you never saw Twister!!! That’s Crazy! Thanks for the review. So glad they didn’t shank this 4k/Atmos as so many other recent 4k’s. Been waiting for this for Years. Thought it would never happen. Preordered mine can’t Wait ‘til the 11th!

[@jacobguerrero1632]

Can’t wait to add this movie to my collection!!! One of my all time favorite movies!

[@j.m.4858]

I love this movie...so glad to hear they did a good job with it. I'll definitely be picking this one up. Great review man.

[@johnrobbo916]

1990 movies. What a great child hood I had.

[@bassage13]

You missed out on the 80s.

[@extofer]

Jan de Bont is Dutch. His name is pronounced “Yawn” not “Jan”. He also directed Speed and was the cinematographer for several standout films like Die Hard. This is why his movies are so much fun.

[@Windupchronic]

Sounds great. I've got my pre-order in for Tuesday, along with Challengers and Civil War.

[@seanlintner3935]

First, I gotta say I was lucky enough to see this in the theater, and I thought at the time it was awesome. I remember DVD was such a new format, and I was an early adapter to the format. During that time, I was a manager for BLOCKBUSTER MUSIC. My location was one of the first out 4 locations in Indianapolis to carry DVD. I was actually responsible for ordering inventory, so as soon as Warner Brothers released it, I snagged 10 copies. Warner Brothers had limits. I made sure I worked that day so I could get one. The crazy thing is I never bought the Blu-ray when it came out. So I'm really looking forward to picking this one up on 4K UHD. I'm glad to hear Warner Brothers did it right remastering the film. Thank you again for your review it makes me so ready to see it again.

[@EvilFoozle]

I went to this movie the day it was released. I had so much fun that I decided to go the next day again! Can’t wait for this to be released in the Netherlands!

[@aaronrawnsley6726]

This release somehow missed my radar and I am so excited for this release. I have only got the dvd and have never bought the Blu-ray. Hopefully it hits us over here in Australia. It's the extreme!!!

[@ulrichkrause1579]

Still an great Movie. Great review here. Thank you. It''s good to have you back here ;-)

[@jasonx350z4]

Awesome i ordered the ultimate collectors edition with steelbook

[@bloodydominations992]

My steelbook arrived a couple days ago and I watched it right away. I agree that the new sound mix is incredible (my wife even commented about it), and I thought the CGI held up fairly well.

[@davidhirschy8761]

My favorite Laserdisc, I just watched the DVD on my new pana820 and my friends would tease me for purchasing widescreen versions but they acknowledge now my choices.

[@TrainedSniper12]

I am so happy the first time was when I was in 5th grade in Flagstaff Arizona the movie Plex

[@DangerousDevilOfficial]

Twister was one of the first movies I had bought on VHS, then one of the early movies I got on DVD. It has always had a special spot for me as one of those great 90’s Summer Popcorn Action flicks. I would say in the same category that I put Independence Day. Just fun watches over and over. I am thrilled this movie got the proper treatment with sound. And how you couldn’t have seen this movie??? 😳😳😳 And the cast (many of which were early in their careers)? Super stellar cast. This is one I need to pick up. I am looking forward to seeing Twisters!

[@DangerousDevilOfficial]

This one, if done as good as you say, is an automatic 4K candidate for 4K disc of the year!

[@freecstyle4784]

I'm so happy this was released on 4k. I figured it would be considering the sequel Twisters just around the corner. The only thing I found that was odd was I popped this in for my family and I the other night in our brand new Panasonic "up to date firmware" and everything 4k UHD player. And it wouldn't play. It would play the Warner Bros. intro and the main menu, but when I clicked ok on play, it would resort back to the players' menu. It's like it's resisting it. Even when I went to the scene, selection it would do the same thing. However, on my Sony UHD player in the back, it would play just fine. I even tried plugging up a flash drive on the front of the Panasonic player, and still nothing. Ever hear of any cases like that? At least it plays in my Sony one. I don't know. It's just weird.

[@latingringo89]

Did u find a solution

[@freecstyle4784]

@latingringo89 yep. It just so happened that I had an extra Sony 4k player laying around. Hooked it up up front. Played fine. We've already watched it and am doing the review for it now. It's all good.

[@latingringo89]

@freecstyle4784 so is it a Panasonic issue? I just ordered the 4k but I have a Panasonic and now I'm worried it won't play! Lol

[@freecstyle4784]

@latingringo89 the last I heard is that they are fixing the problem with those discs at Warner Brothers. That was a little over a week ago. And it's not just a Panasonic issue. I heard people with the LG players are having the same problem. So, it may just be the discs. Sorry to worry you. Lol. At least you been warned. 😄

[@jimlev]

We have an ONKYO 5.1.2 Atmos speaker system with a Panasonic 4K Blu-ray player... So, when we do pickup this release we're sure it'll sound great.

[@condo0073]

I'm really excited to hear this Atmos audio track and that you rate it. 😁

[@OMFGitsDYLANN]

I had no clue this was being done. pre-ordering ASAP!

[@Clintondmb]

A true fun classic. It’s difficult to describe what a phenomenon this movie was when new. Hooky that the new one keep the spirit of slightly silly fun that doesn’t insult the audience and takes us for a ride.

[@seanhuynh5184]

So jealous wish I could experience Twister for the first time in 4K Dolby Vision!!

[@unconditionalprong]

Twister was a killer app really early in the DVD era. It was used for demos a lot and for good reason. Didn't Twister come out on HD DVD first before Blu-ray? Getting this on release day, so it should be a nice uptick from that dated Blu.

[@musicman8270]

This was THE film back in the day. I'm from a tornado area and the effects of this film were spot on. When Atmos first came out it just wasn't worth the hype. Now I've seen two, Gravity and the others, both really great. Can't wait to try this one.

[@beartackle]

Twister was my first DVD back when that format came out! Wow, I'm aging myself, LOL. Now I may need to buy the 4k version!

[@aaronrandolph261]

bill paxton and great dolby atmos has me sold. will have to check this out

[@ripster8766]

I saw this in the theater as a kid. I was terrified of big storms at the time and I made it maybe 5 min before asking my dad if we could leave. We spent the rest of the time in software etc and the candy store.

[@cheekster777]

So glad this movie got a Dolby Atmos upgrade. Thank you Jeff.

[@private_Angus]

Have you compared the Atmos Track to the German Turbine Release?

[@BoctorPink]

I loved this movie ever since I saw it when I was a kid in the 90s. Probably my favourite disaster movie. Pure popcorn entertainment with a fantastic cast. Really looking forward to the sequel this month. Gotta feeling its going to be another popcorn fun entertaining movie. Glen Powell is a star in the making.

[@stevenmackay4984]

I was 22 when “Twister” came out. I managed to see it (rare occasion) with my father (since passed). He gave this review thusly: “If I wanted to watch a (expletive) married couple fight for two (expletive) hours, I would have stayed home with your (expletive) mother!” I knew if I laughed out loud, which I wanted to, I’d get socked in the jaw. So, family disfunction aside, I well remember “Twister” just for that, a night spent with the old man. He didn’t live to see these 4K upgrades and new home theater sound systems, but he would have loved it.

[@daleyamamoto7625]

I have the blu rsy of this movie. Been waiting for this one to come out in 4K

[@chillindylan6497]

I am looking forward to this! I have the SteelBook incoming.

[@MikeMargolis-j8f]

Just picked this up on sale at Target; replacing the Warner "special edition" DTS DVD, which is showing its age in terms of the picture quality. In fact, the last time we watched the disc, I wasn't that impressed with the once-revered DTS track...guess we've been spoiled by great lossless tracks. Should I get a good enough experience with the 4K even if we're not set up for Atmos? We're running a 5.1 setup with in-ceiling surrounds, so the track will be dumbed down to the core TrueHD mix via our new Denon X2800 (just replaced an old Onkyo 605), but will I be missing out on much?

[@TheBluRayKid]

I was born in 92 just like you, my man, and I, too, have never seen Twister. I missed out on it. I'll be seeing it on 4k for the 1st time

[@utp216]

Holy balls I'm old! I finished High School in '92. :( At least now you can have the older content with much upgraded sound and visuals. :)

[@TheBluRayKid]

@@utp216 yup ! Damn I feel old at almost 32 these 20 year old kids call me sir already lol I graduated HS 13 years ago

[@Ryan_TheBold]

Definitely have to pick this one up! Gotta say though as much as I enjoy the foil like slipcases, they definitely scratch up pretty easy. I couldn’t find a copy of Purple Rain in person that didn’t have some sort of blemish.

[@zenquantum1246]

This is a VFX and audio masterpiece, but for me, this is the movie you put on if you want to illustrate to anyone just how good of an actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was early in his career before he started headlining movies. He absolutely disappears into what could otherwise be a thankless supporting role for giving exposition and comic relief

[@kthx1138]

Phil was clearly having a BALL playing Dusty, laughing his ass off. From "the suck zone" to "You can really feel it with a telephoto lens!", Dusty's insane, DELIGHTFULLY insane!

[@zenquantum1246]

@@kthx1138 💯%!!!

[@bassage13]

What? This is widely regarded as his worst role. He was a great actor, but he was absolutely AWFUL in this.

[@zenquantum1246]

@@bassage13 yes, it’s a terrible role in a movie full of broadly-drawn caricatures, and it’s not the acting that he aspired to and would go on to do. However, he threw himself at an absurd part (that he probably hated playing) with vigor and it in such a way that it took me years to remember that he was even in this because I thought Dusty was played by some crappy one-note actor who got typecast in his only payday

[@ChaosMarine9118]

This movie terrified me as a kid. Couldn’t handle storms for ages. Excited to finally get this in 4K! Comes in Tuesday!