My All Time Fave!

I have a passion for movies... well mostly from hollywood. From action flicks to romantic comedies, i'll watch 'em all as long as it keeps me entertained. For now, I'm going to feature one of my all time favorites:

Twister (1996)

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Starring:

Helen Hunt

Bill Paxton

Philip Seymour Hoffman

I first saw this movie when I was 9 years old in a local t.v. special. I was awestrucked when I saw the tornados - they looked very real! The first tornado of the movie was at the very beginning when Jo, one of the lead characters, was only a kid. The warnings were too late and an enormous twister is headed towards her home. His parents quickly grabbed Jo and darted toward the underground shelter. When the twister was right above them, the doors [on their shelter] were beginning to break away. Jo's father quickly grabbed the knobs to prevent them from getting sucked. The winds were just too strong; along with the doors, Jo's father got sucked and was never to be found again.

It was frightning to see a man getting sucked by a tornado. It should've given me a trauma or something since I was only 9 when I saw it, but instead, I was drawn to the film. For 11 years, I've watch Twister for numerous times and obviously I have never forgotten about it.. This Film may have been my starting point in liking disaster movies. The films 2012, The Day After Tomorrow, and Dante's Peak are definitely in my top 20 (hmm.. this gives me an idea.. maybe I should post my top 20 movies).

The movie is thrill ride and there is almost no dull moment. I recommend it for those who'd love to see examples of mother nature's fury...

- Aoi :)