Overview: Twisters brings back the blockbuster disaster epic with a whirlwind of heart-stopping action and exhilarating thrills. Ever since a devastating tornado encounter, Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones) gave up chasing storms across the Oklahoma prairie to safely study them on screens in New York City.

Lured 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 if they are to have any chance of taming, and surviving, an unprecedented outbreak of destructive tornados.

4K UHD Blu-ray Verdict: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is expanding their 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray catalog offerings this month with the release of the highly-anticipated sequel Twisters (4K Ultra HD + Digital) in the expansive 4K Ultra HD video format this October 22nd, 2024.

For my money, this Twisters (4K Ultra HD + Digital) sharpness takes a fairly large step forward from others in their 4K Ultra HD catalog and even comes with HDR (High Dynamic Range) for the complete 4K Ultra HD experience, of course.

So, what we have is Twisters presented to us as a one-disc with a sheet for a Digital HD Copy. Other stand out points you should know are: Codec: HEVC / H.265, Resolution: Native 4K (2160p), HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, Aspect ratio: 2.39:1 and Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1.

Featuring Dolby Vision and HDR10 for brighter, deeper, and way more lifelike colors, as with most all 4K UHDs, everything that we watch features these qualities - but somehow, this film gloriously shines within them all.

Noticeably crisp with the overall clarity receiving an obvious boost here on this release, what is more is that it is enjoyably noticeable. For as well as some new nuances to the somewhat drab palette courtesy of Dolby Vision, we also get to witness sudden bright pops of color, which makes the eyes draw in, for sure.

Stand out scenes here, and just from the regular digital TV premiere version to this crisp and crystal clear 4K, are scenes such as when Kate and Javi are initially caught in a tornado, all that early chaos, wow, it is terrifying to even watch!

Later on we are gifted another powerful, oh-so scary scene, which is made even more terrifying here in 4K, and that is the almighty dash for the hotel swimming pool, as they evacuate the lobby, just as the hurricane makes its entrance!

One more would be when the wranglers brace for impact in their beaten up old red truck, albeit outfitted with pylon burying stabilizers, of course!

As for the audio, well we get the choice of: English: Dolby Atmos, English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1 and French: Dolby TrueHD 7.1.

Overall, this is a very strong 4K HDR Blu-ray presentation, and, for the most part, the audio track remains fairly similar to its DTS-HD counterpart; with much of the action occupying the surrounds with outstanding directionality and placement where effects flawlessly pan between the sides and rears.

As for the film itself, well, Twisters is an intense and captivating disaster film that pulls you in from the very first scene. Among the many disaster-themed movies I’ve seen, this one stands out for its ability to make the audience feel the raw power of nature at its most destructive.

Daisy Edgar-Jones, who impressed audiences with her role in Where the Crawdads Sing, once again delivers a mesmerizing performance, showcasing her full range of talent and on-screen presence.

The film’s plot is tightly woven, maintaining tension and interest throughout. The cinematography is largely impressive, capturing the sheer scale of the tornadoes with breathtaking detail. However, the dark scenes at the beginning of the film could have been better handled, as they felt somewhat underlit and unclear.

Despite this minor flaw (to my eye, of course), the visual effects are top-notch, bringing the tornadoes to life with a level of realism that is both terrifying and awe-inspiring.

One of the film’s intriguing elements is the innovative technique developed to combat the tornadoes. While the idea is fascinating in theory, its practical implementation raises questions that add to the film’s suspense and mystery. Ultimately, Twisters offers a thrilling two-hour experience that is well worth the watch.

With its strong performances, particularly from Edgar-Jones, and impressive visual spectacle, I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone as just plain old good viewing fodder for a night in!

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU OWN on DIGITAL, 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD:
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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 blends 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 - Strap in with 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

* On 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ & Digital only

Chase. Ride. Survive. Brace yourself for a wild ride into the eye of the storm when TWISTERS becomes available to own with all-new bonus content on Digital October 8th, 2024 and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD October 22nd, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.