So Awful! I don't understand why movies like this are even made,unless it is for comical relief! HORRIBLE Acting, terrible storyline, and obvious flaws that a toddler could recognize. A News station in Texas,does not want to issue a tornado warning after 3 tornadoes already hit because they don't want to cause an uproar? The tornado hits a mall and there is damage inside from what would look like an explosion but yet all walls/windows are in tact and all cars are perfectly parked outside. Nobody in Texas ever recognizes the weather patterns of a tornado or sees the Twister heading right at them until its about 30 feet in front of them. And why is the basement a total disaster zone but yet not a single building is ever destroyed when the F6 tornado runs right through it? The only reason I gave it two stars is because I laughed my butt off at how bad it was! I would have thought I was watching a Scary Movie Spoof if the actors weren't trying so hard to be serious.
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scubabix23 December 2019
It felt like a made for TV Lifetime movie you'd turn the channel on 15 minutes into it
kevin_robbins4 December 2021
Christmas Twister 🌪 (2012) is a movie I recently watched on Tubi and tells the tale of a family that just moved to Texas. The mother is a local news reporter and the father is a storm chaser of sorts. He was recently badly wrong about an anticipated storm that led to a town being evacuated with no need. When he cries wolf in Texas no one believes him, including his wife initially...but when a series of storms occur destroying everything in their wake it's bound to get someone's attention.
This movie is directed by Peter Sullivan (High School Possession) and stars Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Victoria Pratt (Journey to the Center of the Earth), Richard Burgi (The Green Inferno) and Madelyn Deutch (Bad Company).
So this movie stars Casper Van Dien who I honestly hadn't seen since he was the main character in Starship Troopers...and now I know why. His acting is awful. The writing and entire script was bad, but so was the execution. The delivery of every character and scenario was painful. The twisters weren't as intense as they could have been but they did do a great job depicting the destruction when the storms were done. I will say there's a couple good kill scenes and I have seen worse movies.
Overall this movie is terrible and it felt like a made for TV Lifetime movie you'd turn the channel on 15 minutes into it. I'd score this a 2.5/10 and recommend skipping it.
This movie is directed by Peter Sullivan (High School Possession) and stars Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Victoria Pratt (Journey to the Center of the Earth), Richard Burgi (The Green Inferno) and Madelyn Deutch (Bad Company).
So this movie stars Casper Van Dien who I honestly hadn't seen since he was the main character in Starship Troopers...and now I know why. His acting is awful. The writing and entire script was bad, but so was the execution. The delivery of every character and scenario was painful. The twisters weren't as intense as they could have been but they did do a great job depicting the destruction when the storms were done. I will say there's a couple good kill scenes and I have seen worse movies.
Overall this movie is terrible and it felt like a made for TV Lifetime movie you'd turn the channel on 15 minutes into it. I'd score this a 2.5/10 and recommend skipping it.
When the name of the movie is incorrectly spelled...
deedles494 September 2019
So So bad
barbbeadle5221 December 2014
I have a really hard time with movies that can't even bother to learn about the areas they are supposedly set in. Palm trees everywhere? Shorts and tanks in December? Using the phrase "on the I35." None of these are things are accurate for Stephenville, TX. The woman that plays Deb needs to never ever try an accent again. WTF was that? Was she aiming for Scarlett O'Hara with cerebral palsy? Jesus lady, you are horrible. I'm still laughing from how horrible the acting was. My favorite part was where the news anchor dies atop the power plant from flying debris. Debris he watched fly towards his head for a good 2 minutes and never even tried to duck. Hey there guy, you would have kept your head if your reaction time was slightly faster than a sloth's.
Worst Movie Ever
angelbear_808 December 2013
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As someone that grew up in Dublin, Texas and Erath county (pronounced E- wrath, not errath) this was horrible movie was completely insulting to Dublin, Tolar, Stephenville, Grandbury, and Fort Worth. First, the Dublin and Grandbury "sets" are completely unrealistic. Both of these towns are way bigger than portrayed in this awful movie. There are no mountains around here. And guess what, 377 is a highway, not a dirt road. And the closest mall is Fort worth, which there are not palm trees lining the streets in. Tornados come with high wind, rain, hail, and debris around here. Was it so difficult to do any research for this movie? How did this monstrosity even get funded? How much did the writer get paid for this? My 6 year old and 8 year old nephews could do better, and then their college might be paid for.
Beneath the bottom of the barrel
teebear8175 October 2020
As bad as it gets. The tornado cgi is the WORST ive ever seen. The graphics look like a 12 year old whipped it up on his laptop. Embarrassingly bad. This movie has NOTHING to do with Christmas at All!!! Horrible ......everything. tornadoes that move 90 miles an hour. Blue skies 2 minutes before a tornado hits , then 2 minutes after it hits and moves on, its blue skies and sun again.. horrendous movie making. Multiple tornadoes hitting every half hour in the same place throughout this movie. How does this crap get made? God awful!!!!!
Nothing new here. Please move on.
wx101321 December 2014
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Any good? Maybe if I was a teen aged boy due to the teen girls running around in Texas style attire.......
But the same ole tornado hits mall, school, train, etc. First one always hits at night. Whacker chasers in a pick-up camper. Conflicts between integral vs. sensationalist news casters. Although it did add a Nuclear Plant to the mix, so this will be a first. The only thing that is missing is a tornado proof tank.
It is amazing that the tornadoes in this movie are not causing immediate damage. The damage is only apparent after the tornado has passed and there was a cut to a new scene.
Director: "Cut to CGI tornado passing in front of the Mall" *CGI tornado moves back and forth. CGI debris is apparent. Flimsy sign on the mall 20' from CGI tornado is not even rippling.*
Director: "Cut to worried father weather scientist concerned about his teen-aged daughter at said mall"
Director: "Cut back to mall where we now see the aftermath of the tornado's destructive force."
meh
But the same ole tornado hits mall, school, train, etc. First one always hits at night. Whacker chasers in a pick-up camper. Conflicts between integral vs. sensationalist news casters. Although it did add a Nuclear Plant to the mix, so this will be a first. The only thing that is missing is a tornado proof tank.
It is amazing that the tornadoes in this movie are not causing immediate damage. The damage is only apparent after the tornado has passed and there was a cut to a new scene.
Director: "Cut to CGI tornado passing in front of the Mall" *CGI tornado moves back and forth. CGI debris is apparent. Flimsy sign on the mall 20' from CGI tornado is not even rippling.*
Director: "Cut to worried father weather scientist concerned about his teen-aged daughter at said mall"
Director: "Cut back to mall where we now see the aftermath of the tornado's destructive force."
meh
How Did This Guy Get Funded?
jaiciek-198-11012428 December 2014
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****SPOILER ALERT**** The movie stunk to high heaven. ****SPOILER ALERT**** The script was stupid, the direction of the extras...stupid, the plausibility of ANY of it...non- existent. The other reviews that rated this movie low, were absolutely right. ANYONE that rated this movie more than a "1" has to be a paid reviewer or has NEVER EVER EVER seen another semi-decent movie in their life.
The movie overall was horrific. The other low-rating reviewers posting were absolutely correct.
One important fact no one pointed out: Grandbury, and every other town in this state, know how to hang the Texas flag correctly. As I have taught little kids to do: White goes on the top - clouds, Red goes on the bottom - dirt/blood on the ground, and the star makes a little man with his arms open wide. *smh*
You're welcome :o)
The movie overall was horrific. The other low-rating reviewers posting were absolutely correct.
One important fact no one pointed out: Grandbury, and every other town in this state, know how to hang the Texas flag correctly. As I have taught little kids to do: White goes on the top - clouds, Red goes on the bottom - dirt/blood on the ground, and the star makes a little man with his arms open wide. *smh*
You're welcome :o)
Uplifting in a not so good way...
cindy-15324 December 2012
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I rarely write reviews, but this time I just couldn't resist. This is the absolute WORST holiday movie I've had the misfortune to watch. There is just so much that is wrong with this movie--the acting, the scenery, the large chunks of dialogue that seemed like the characters were quoting passages from a text book or encyclopedia. Oh, and I really hate supposed Christmas stories that end up preaching about global warming. (Don't get me started!) Apparently the director/writer/producer/etc has a twisted and warped idea about what constitutes an uplifting Christmas story.
Why on earth was there no rain or hail when these huge twisters came through? I don't even think I heard one thunder crack or saw any lightning. And how in the heck does a tornado cause so much damage to a basement (a SUB basement at that!) and hardly any damage to the rest of the building? Did it come from the ground up??? And did that family really leave a door open? How else did that dog get out of the house?
There was one scene that kind of creeped me out. Two teenage girls sit on Santa's lap. EWWW! The tall blonde tells Santa the other wants a date with some guy named Ryan. Five minutes later, when the twister hits, a boy is locked out of the mall. Everyone just stands there, not even bothering to help him get in. The poor sap gets sucked into the tornado. Guess what! it was Ryan! That's one gift Santa won't be able to deliver.
I could go on and on about the idiocy that is this movie and the plot holes that are so big a semi could drive through them, but it's Christmas and I want to keep what remains of my sanity.
By the end, I was wishing one of those so-called twisters in the movie would bust through my TV and put me out of my misery.
Why on earth was there no rain or hail when these huge twisters came through? I don't even think I heard one thunder crack or saw any lightning. And how in the heck does a tornado cause so much damage to a basement (a SUB basement at that!) and hardly any damage to the rest of the building? Did it come from the ground up??? And did that family really leave a door open? How else did that dog get out of the house?
There was one scene that kind of creeped me out. Two teenage girls sit on Santa's lap. EWWW! The tall blonde tells Santa the other wants a date with some guy named Ryan. Five minutes later, when the twister hits, a boy is locked out of the mall. Everyone just stands there, not even bothering to help him get in. The poor sap gets sucked into the tornado. Guess what! it was Ryan! That's one gift Santa won't be able to deliver.
I could go on and on about the idiocy that is this movie and the plot holes that are so big a semi could drive through them, but it's Christmas and I want to keep what remains of my sanity.
By the end, I was wishing one of those so-called twisters in the movie would bust through my TV and put me out of my misery.
Horrible movie
fabnron26 August 2019
Where to start?
A guy holds the door shut with a piece of rope while the tornado roars outside.lol
Cars are being lifted into the air but the storage shed they are in suffers no damage at all.
Then heres the real kicker-as the opening title comes across the screen in big 3d like the word christmas is spelled CHRISTSAM TWISTER.LOL I KID YOU NOT
they couldnt even get the correct spelling on screen.
Christams, or Christmas Twister? OMG WOW!!!
PartialMovieViewer25 December 2019
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Spoiler Alert - Spoiler Alert finally, a movie supported by a solid script. Each word sticks to the powerful plot like grape juice to a white tablecloth. Swirling through this funnel cloud of emotion, misery and heroics, Herculean discipline, alone, made it possible for me to witness such faux drama. Halfway through I just knew this movie was worthy of so many awards, but sadly, no one else recognized this. Female appreciation was so truly celebrated in this story. The inner strength of these femmes glowed blazingly like hot lava splashed onto one's eyeball. Such strength, such stamina, such je ne sais quoi - I do not know - just wow. Oh, and the authenticity? Amazing. Nothing says realism better than Holiday storms. Additionally, I really, really love all them thar fake jingle-jangle Te-ax-cess accents. Just makes me wanna scream YeeHaw, kiss mah gree-its and rope me a horny cow. Setting the obvious contempt expressed towards Texans aside along its the phony exaltation of Chicagoans, this gala celluloid event is a brilliant example of modern filmography. I mean, come on, how often do strangers run into groups of survivors asking, "Have you seen my son?" I am so glad I sat and watched this thing, I want to watch it again and again and again.
I loved it ironically
borgolarici21 July 2021
I don't understand the low ratings... come on! It's an adventure for the whole family, with (bad CGI) tornadoes, a father and a daughter on the road and a mild disaster scenario!
You don't watch a movie like this expecting a masterpiece, you watch it to enjoy a hour and something of easy fun.
You don't watch a movie like this expecting a masterpiece, you watch it to enjoy a hour and something of easy fun.
We're Not In Texas Anymore...
b_evr24 December 2013
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Just finished watching this film with my mother. We thought we would be watching Anything But Christmas, seeing as that's what the program on our television stated, but were somewhat-pleasantly surprised when poorly-animated tornadoes were spewed onto our television screen. We considered changing the channel after several strained and faked pleas for help from the characters, but decided to give the movie a chance. To to our surprise, about halfway through the movie, we recognized a location that the two young girls were visiting in place of attending school- the Southbay Pavilion mall! Located in Carson, CA and having lived across the street from this mall for two years, my mother and I were instantly taken out of the Texas setting of the film. Although there were several other factors that attributed to our mockery of the film- the D-class acting, the horrific CGI, the inconsistent storyline and setting, etc.- we truly did enjoy watching the tragedy that was Christmas Twister. If you're in the mood for a nonsensical flurry of tornadoes in December, then venture forth! Just don't take any factual information from this film to heart.
Southbay Pavilion mall(if you were ever so curious): http://www.southbaypavilion.com/
Southbay Pavilion mall(if you were ever so curious): http://www.southbaypavilion.com/
Like the previous poster, Dante's Inferno only with a twister and worse acting and actors
iamgoochey8 December 2013
OK. I have to admit I did not sit there and suffer through the whole thing like my wife did, but, the amount I did see was bad enough. The fake fire, the (what appeared to be nuclear power plant) in Fort Worth. This movie was just lousy. I don't know where they got the palm trees. I've never seen them here. Also at the tail end (SPOILER ALERT) the main character and his family swimming (in December) in their unheated outdoor pool and running around in bikinis and bathing suits in north Texas. Excuse me. It's never warm enough in December to run around like that and have a cook-out. Anyway if you like B-grade movies with lousy acting etc. go for it.
Christmas Twister
bobandhoang18 December 2012
Perhaps someone should consider renaming this movie as "Christmas Turkey". It's about as flawed as a movie can get.....which pretty much sums up the "Global Warming" lead man. Anyone who lives in the North Central part of Texas will instantly recognize the errors of such things as mountains in Granbury/Dublin. You wonder at the lead character shouting to people leaving a mall asking "have you seen my son?" How would they know who his son is??? A few times he calls out about his son "wearing a Texas shirt", but when he finds him the kid is wearing a striped green shirt. A monster tornado inflicts more damage on the basement of a TV station than it does on the upper floors and a fire on the upper floors somehow causes heavy smoke in the basement! We can see a funnel cloud coming at a male anchor, but his cameraman doesn't see it! This movie is so bad that I became fascinated watching it to see what other glaring errors would pop up next!
Funny movie
amferranto23 December 2012
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OMG, the worst movie I have ever seen. My DH and I couldn't believe this was a drama! We were laughing so hard. The only drama in the movie is how drawn out every scene is. Asking strangers have you seen my daughter,son was just too funny. I had to check who wrote,directed and produced this movie thinking it must be the same person. I was right! For the life of me I am dumbfounded as to how Sullivan got funding for this pathetic movie. We were very impressed how every member of the Twister man family were the "take charge of every situation" type. The high school daughter trapped in mall was the only person brave enough to venture out of the storm shelter to find some woman's daughter. The young brother, goes off to find some kid grandfather. The mother takes charge over the TV station she works at. The father was more accurate in his twister predictions then the National Weather Center. The self-importance of this family characters are just so unrealistic and laughable.
Set in Texas, where else could you have Christmas dinner poolside in swim suits?
TxMike16 December 2012
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It was a wet Sunday here in South Texas and the best way to kill time was channel surfing. I came across this made-for-TV movie on the ION network. Honestly it isn't a very good movie, with pretty people who can't act plus homely people who can. But for some reason I couldn't quit watching, it is one of those.
Near the beginning of the movie the brother and sister wonder if mom and dad's arguing will lead to their split, a lot happens between that and the end, where mom and dad are kissing and telling each other "I love you." It is one of those movies, and of course very appropriate to the Holiday season.
The drama is created by increasingly faster and more dangerous tornadoes, "twisters", in the Fort Worth area near Christmastime. Family members and friends all get into harm's way, even the family dog, but all ends well.
But there is one really outstanding thing about this movie, and its name is Haley Lu Richardson who plays the teenage daughter Kaitlyn . She seems to be really a teenager, but her IMDb profile has essentially no information. However some websites and youtube videos indicate she is from the Phoenix area, is an accomplished dancer with some gymnastics experience, and overall fitness from dance and various sports.
But all that wouldn't matter much unless she has acting ability. And she really does. Plus the camera loves her face. So, if she gets a break or two, she could develop into a star. But in that business often it is who you know, not necessarily how good you are. Here's to hoping she gets noticed by the right people, she has that much potential.
Disclaimer: I do not know Ms Richardson, I have no connection to anything involving her, I only learned about her after seeing this movie. I just call 'em like I see 'em.
Near the beginning of the movie the brother and sister wonder if mom and dad's arguing will lead to their split, a lot happens between that and the end, where mom and dad are kissing and telling each other "I love you." It is one of those movies, and of course very appropriate to the Holiday season.
The drama is created by increasingly faster and more dangerous tornadoes, "twisters", in the Fort Worth area near Christmastime. Family members and friends all get into harm's way, even the family dog, but all ends well.
But there is one really outstanding thing about this movie, and its name is Haley Lu Richardson who plays the teenage daughter Kaitlyn . She seems to be really a teenager, but her IMDb profile has essentially no information. However some websites and youtube videos indicate she is from the Phoenix area, is an accomplished dancer with some gymnastics experience, and overall fitness from dance and various sports.
But all that wouldn't matter much unless she has acting ability. And she really does. Plus the camera loves her face. So, if she gets a break or two, she could develop into a star. But in that business often it is who you know, not necessarily how good you are. Here's to hoping she gets noticed by the right people, she has that much potential.
Disclaimer: I do not know Ms Richardson, I have no connection to anything involving her, I only learned about her after seeing this movie. I just call 'em like I see 'em.
Granbury, not Grandbury,
Suszie12211 December 2014
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Omg..I was breaking my head trying to think when all this occurred, and as I watched the movie. I realized it was based on Granbury, Weatherford, fort worth areas..lol I posted on my Facebook asking friends when this happened I don't remember it, we don't have a little town how they portray either, and that mall wasn't even in Texas, closet one is in fort worth, and that wasn't hullen mall and the way they made that TV reporter die, that would of been all over the news here..smh the girls in boots and small shorts was probably the only real thing from the whole movie..jajaja I thought Granbury had gotten a movie made we didn't know about but it was fun to hear it..
Christams Twister
kermitdgorf12318 November 2021
Didit the editors have auto spell check when they made this Christmas movie.. not set at Christmas... Bad acting from Richard Burgi and Casper van demm. So sad they used to be half way decent actors...they should fire their agents.
Cgi was lame. Unbelievable situations and horrible script. Tubi.. shame on you.
Cgi was lame. Unbelievable situations and horrible script. Tubi.. shame on you.
Did they change the name of the movie?
jhre1325 November 2020
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I didn't even make it through the intro of the main characters. Seriously the worst of the worst Christmas movies and I love bad movies. Also, I had to rewatch the intro multiple times and the title in the film is now "F6:Twister" yet it shows up in the guide as Christmas Twister. I did not watch more than 10 minutes. That. Bad.
Where to begin? I held no real expectations for this movie, but I expected at least a tiny bit of, I don't know, common sense? Not even 10 minutes in and already I can't with this movie. I'll tell you about the opening scene:
Mom, dad, teen daughter in car with Texas plates (this is important), stopped to get gas. Mom wants to pull over and sleep but dad says they'll be in Tulsa by morning. Daughter is hungry so dad suggests mom and her go to the diner for food while he gets gas. Daughter asks if she can have hot cocoa and then never orders it. Radio blares a weather alarm (that annoying sound nearly EVERYONE knows) and daughter asks what it is. Ok, I get she was supposed to be asking what the emergency was but it came off like she didn't even know what the noise was. It's a storm and maybe a tornado? I honestly can't remember if they even said that part but definitely a bad storm. Everyone moves to a shed in the same small lot as the gas station and diner (think trailer park close, that's how close everything is). A shed, well more like a storage container. Dad has to convince his teen daughter to move to the secure location because I guess she's scared? Maybe they'll explain that later. Dad has to hold the door shut with a rope. Yep. In a tornado that blows up the gas station yet not the diner or shed. I've tried to figure this out. The tornado last like 2 minutes and they decide to just walk out to check out the damage. Ok. Who doesn't bring an emergency radio or have one in the safe area? This is not a place (Texas) that doesn't ever have tornadoes so it's not like they'd be unprepared considering it's a diner like 6 hours from Dallas, I checked. Also, not sure but gas station people might have blown up or it was self-serve. Next, who walks out 2 minutes after a tornado? You're from Texas going to Tulsa. You know the dangers. Oh wait, yeah, we do stupid stuff but come on! People who have lived through these kinds of storms and tornadoes aren't going to believe the tornado isn't capable of returning. The movie is that stupid but not the audience. Damn. And the cactus look faker than the accents sound. Not to mention they are apparently traveling early morning (see next note) yet not dressed for comfort because hey, let's put them in the most "Texas" looking outfits we can. Tight, ripped jeans tucked into dress cowboy boots with a heel. It's still 6 hours to Tulsa. And yet, no one is wrinkled? Maybe they just left?
Next scene. Let's introduce the main couple. *yawn. It's 3 something in the morning yet...sunlight is streaming through the blinds. Tornado just hit small town of Dublin, TX, so dad has to go. Hands his wife an anniversary card that looks like he printed it off the home printer. Something about problems and another man, who knows. They aren't interesting enough to care but, yay now we know 1) husband needs to brush his teeth and 2) some guy is too nice to the wife. Also, she has to wake him up to answer his phone (on vibrate) and complains about the time, yet answers her phone like its normal to talk to people at 3 am. I can't even watch anymore. I wanted to watch a dumb movie but wow. This is just entirely too bad.
-5 at best. Wow. But Casper's hair was looking good. Best I can give you.
Where to begin? I held no real expectations for this movie, but I expected at least a tiny bit of, I don't know, common sense? Not even 10 minutes in and already I can't with this movie. I'll tell you about the opening scene:
Mom, dad, teen daughter in car with Texas plates (this is important), stopped to get gas. Mom wants to pull over and sleep but dad says they'll be in Tulsa by morning. Daughter is hungry so dad suggests mom and her go to the diner for food while he gets gas. Daughter asks if she can have hot cocoa and then never orders it. Radio blares a weather alarm (that annoying sound nearly EVERYONE knows) and daughter asks what it is. Ok, I get she was supposed to be asking what the emergency was but it came off like she didn't even know what the noise was. It's a storm and maybe a tornado? I honestly can't remember if they even said that part but definitely a bad storm. Everyone moves to a shed in the same small lot as the gas station and diner (think trailer park close, that's how close everything is). A shed, well more like a storage container. Dad has to convince his teen daughter to move to the secure location because I guess she's scared? Maybe they'll explain that later. Dad has to hold the door shut with a rope. Yep. In a tornado that blows up the gas station yet not the diner or shed. I've tried to figure this out. The tornado last like 2 minutes and they decide to just walk out to check out the damage. Ok. Who doesn't bring an emergency radio or have one in the safe area? This is not a place (Texas) that doesn't ever have tornadoes so it's not like they'd be unprepared considering it's a diner like 6 hours from Dallas, I checked. Also, not sure but gas station people might have blown up or it was self-serve. Next, who walks out 2 minutes after a tornado? You're from Texas going to Tulsa. You know the dangers. Oh wait, yeah, we do stupid stuff but come on! People who have lived through these kinds of storms and tornadoes aren't going to believe the tornado isn't capable of returning. The movie is that stupid but not the audience. Damn. And the cactus look faker than the accents sound. Not to mention they are apparently traveling early morning (see next note) yet not dressed for comfort because hey, let's put them in the most "Texas" looking outfits we can. Tight, ripped jeans tucked into dress cowboy boots with a heel. It's still 6 hours to Tulsa. And yet, no one is wrinkled? Maybe they just left?
Next scene. Let's introduce the main couple. *yawn. It's 3 something in the morning yet...sunlight is streaming through the blinds. Tornado just hit small town of Dublin, TX, so dad has to go. Hands his wife an anniversary card that looks like he printed it off the home printer. Something about problems and another man, who knows. They aren't interesting enough to care but, yay now we know 1) husband needs to brush his teeth and 2) some guy is too nice to the wife. Also, she has to wake him up to answer his phone (on vibrate) and complains about the time, yet answers her phone like its normal to talk to people at 3 am. I can't even watch anymore. I wanted to watch a dumb movie but wow. This is just entirely too bad.
-5 at best. Wow. But Casper's hair was looking good. Best I can give you.
Inaccurate
ybbobb25 September 2021
Just watched this horribly done movie which takes place all around my area and i have to say who ever they sent to research these areas was way off and simply put a major moron the locations in these towns dont even exist its hilarious but for real never ever watch this movie and im sick and tired of these Texas accents making us all sound like we are retarded own trucks, boots, cowboy hats and horses seriously it needs to be stopped.
Great action movie!
vancemartin3516 December 2012
Having watched a bunch of disaster films on SYFY, I figured I pretty much knew what to expect from a movie called "Christmas Twister" starring Casper Van Dien. And this movie delivered! Starting with a tornado attack on a small Texas gas station... this is a roller coaster ride that almost never stops! Basically you have Casper Van Dien as a small college professor who has to save his family before big tornadoes hit their city. His son's at school, but his daughter ditched so he's got to find her. The special effects are a cut above Syfy standards and there's actually some really cool rescue scenes. Want something different for Christmas? Check this one out!
Not the worst TV disaster movie
msblackeyes6810 January 2017
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People need to remember these made for TV movies are NOT going to be full of top actors, explosive special effects, and twist and turn story lines.
That being said there are a few scenes where you will shake your head at. It's always good to wait until the tornado hits before having someone trapped. The scene is at the TV station. Everyone is heading to the basement. Pregnant lady is in other part of basement. Female lead goes looking. The woman is calling for help. As the lead makes her way to her the tornado rumbles the building. She doesn't even stumble yet she finds the missing pregnant lady buried under a pile of debris. Except the woman was hollering prior to the tornado showing up. That was sort of hard to swallow.
There were a few other scenes that you raise a few eyebrows but the movie wasn't the worst I've ever seen. Some reviewers were upset that they had the nerve to discuss global warming. Not only is it a real issue but it's also needed in the movie to explain why so many tornadoes were appearing just before Xmas. Months away from tornado season. Anyway. If you like made for TV disaster movies you'll prob enjoy this one.
That being said there are a few scenes where you will shake your head at. It's always good to wait until the tornado hits before having someone trapped. The scene is at the TV station. Everyone is heading to the basement. Pregnant lady is in other part of basement. Female lead goes looking. The woman is calling for help. As the lead makes her way to her the tornado rumbles the building. She doesn't even stumble yet she finds the missing pregnant lady buried under a pile of debris. Except the woman was hollering prior to the tornado showing up. That was sort of hard to swallow.
There were a few other scenes that you raise a few eyebrows but the movie wasn't the worst I've ever seen. Some reviewers were upset that they had the nerve to discuss global warming. Not only is it a real issue but it's also needed in the movie to explain why so many tornadoes were appearing just before Xmas. Months away from tornado season. Anyway. If you like made for TV disaster movies you'll prob enjoy this one.
The usual junk
Leofwine_draca20 May 2017
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F6: TWISTER is another lame-o disaster flick, chock full of cheesy CGI tornado effects and wooden actors reacting to said effects. Casper Van Dien stars as the typical square-jawed hero type and the direction is bad enough to offer repetitive scenes of characters running in slow-moving to embrace, like that wasn't dated in the 1960s. This film has a Christmas angle, hence the original title Christmas TWISTER, which is rather silly as it reduces interest in the movie for the rest of the year.
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