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Jan de Bont

Author of Twister [1996 film]

11+ Works 1,422 Members 11 Reviews

About the Author

Includes the names: Jan DeBont, Jan de Bont

Works by Jan de Bont

Associated Works

Die Hard [1988 film] (1988) — Cinematographer — 742 copies, 4 reviews
Basic Instinct [1992 film] (1992) — Cinematographer — 271 copies, 4 reviews

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Common Knowledge

Canonical name
de Bont, Jan
Birthdate
1943-10-22
Gender
male
Nationality
Netherlands
Birthplace
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Associated Place (for map)
Eindhoven, Netherlands

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19 reviews
C (Indifferent).

A ragtag band of scrappy meteorologists chases tornados.

The romance (aka most of the actual plot) is awful. We barely know anything about the story of these two people; they don't even hint at why they were separated in the first place. Meanwhile, why are we spending time building up a story thread of a rival scientist? It doesn't go anywhere - and if it did, it would be even worse, because I really do not care about it. Also, why is it almost never stormy in this show more movie???

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½
The action and special effects had me on the edge of my seat. I was completely drawn into the intensity of the storm-chasing scenes, and the characters made the story feel real and exciting. A thrilling ride from start to finish; definitely a favorite!
Speed is a great entertaining film, Speed 2 isn't! - terrible plot and acting and basically boring - no wonder Keanu Reeves said no and Sandra Bullock must have needed the money.
½
Overall a fairly fun horror flick, even if it's a bit dated nowadays.

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Works
11
Also by
2
Members
1,422
Popularity
#18,099
Rating
3.8
Reviews
11
ISBNs
38
Languages
2

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