Written by Michael Crichton & Anne-Marie Martin. Directed by Jan de Bont.

Watched this again the other day, and I have to say, although it’s a big pile of cack, you gotta love the bit where the cow flies past!

It’s the usual big budget special effects laden fair, heavy of the CGI and light on the plot. Everyone does the best they can with the limited characters and it’s always a pleasure to see Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt hamming it up on the screen. Still, this film isn’t about the characters or the plot, it’s about massive hurricanes, twisters, tornados, whatever you want to call them, and seeing every penny of the big budget up there on the screen.

It’s not taxing or life changing stuff, yet it is an enjoyable romp with some great set pieces. Just make sure the surround sound is turned all the way up to 11, sit back and let it wash over you