12 Monkeys

Pros: A fabulous, paradoxical puzzle, with great set design and some funny dialogue.
Cons: Confusing on the first viewing. I think it aims to be deeper than it is.

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Pros: Acting & directing
Cons: A bit confusing at times

Just call me late to supper. Seldom do I catch a movie when released, and I had pretty much written this one off considering the reviews given. However, a recent bout with the flu and a Bruce Willis weekend on Showtime dropped this one in my lap....

Pros: Artistic vision and satire of Terry Gilliam, intriguing story, Brad Pitt
Cons: Dull Willis, and not very darned likely. Or is it?

In the wake of our recent Anthrax panic, this movie hits a rare note of high anxiety for the truly Paranoid. And it is no longer so outlandish, bizarre and unlikely, although when it came out in 1995, it's success at the box office surprised everyone....

Pros: Inventive visual design. Strong performances.
Cons: Brad Pitt studies at the 'Rainman' school of acting.

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Pros: Terry Gilliam, Brad Pitt
Cons: Confusing, but that's as intended

"Twelve Monkeys" is a fascinating psychological thriller that has stuck with me since I first saw it several years ago. Terry Gilliam has certainly made some unusual films, and this is another one to add to the list. Although listed as science fiction,...

Pros: A magnificent piece of direction.
Cons: Suddenly everyone's a critic...

This film has been tragically underrated, even by its greatest enthusiasts. Generally, people assume 12 Monkeys must be good. After all, it's got Brucie in a dirty coat, which every pub film-critic will tell you is a good thing, as he's a...

Pros: Something different for a change.
Cons: Aw, I don't like the end. =P

What to watch, what to watch. Hey look, Bruce Willis movies. 12 Monkeys huh? Ok, cool. It actually wasn't until about midway through the movie that I remembered seeing previews for this movie several years back. Then I was excited - it had looked ...

Pros: Creative, fascinating, bleak atmosphere, acting, clever plot
Cons: Slightly unclear ending, was the world really saved?

I like movies a lot; I can’t think of much more I’d rather do in my free time than see a good film. I enjoy various genres and I like to look for creative movies that are quite different. That is what led me to Terry Gilliman, this former Python ...

Pros: Brad Pitt. Vivid imagery. Conceptually frightening.
Cons: It just didn't feel five stars, okay? Dr. Railly.

I had no idea what to expect from 12 Monkeys. I watched it because of its peculiar title - the darting, jumpy, tree-climber I am, I've been called a monkey and I, wholeheartedly, love monkeys. But 12 Monkeys has nothing to do with monkeys...

Pros: Amazing acting, Good story, Interesting character work, Great DVD extras.
Cons: Not as mind-bending as I would like (sort of).

As I prepare to watch the latest cinematic endeavor from genius filmmaker Terry Gilliam, I found myself disconcerted to find I could not find my review of "12 Monkeys." So, I went to Google, typed in my name and "12 Monkeys" and a list of my reviews ...

Pros: A highly thought-provoking and creatively done movie.
Cons: The mood is very dark, sinister, and troubling.

Is the end of this movie really the beginning, or is the beginning of this movie really the end? Time travel stories have a peculiar contorted logic all their own, one which throws for a loop such normal logical concepts as cause and effect and...

Pros: Brad Pitt's best acting, superb script, fascinating plot
Cons: Sometimes it's confusing

This is a fascinating and memorable film. If you are a fan of either Brad Pitt or Bruce Willis, it's a must see. If you enjoy societal satire or science-fiction/suspense, it's a must see. If you like films that are thoughtfully and artistically directed ...

Pros: everything
Cons: nothing

Bruce Willis has done some of his best work in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His most recently acclaimed hits - The Sixth Sense, a tear-jerker with a cute kid who sees dead people and Unbreakable, a superhero-in-the-real-world...

Pros: Very good story line.
Cons: NONE

Do you like films that deal with the past, present, and future all at one time? If so then you would like this film. Not only does it have Bruce Willis, and Madeleine Stowe as the two main stars, but it also features the handsome Brad Pitt. To be...

Pros: Bruce Willis' performance
Cons: Stowe and Pitt over play things. Visually bland.

I'd liken my experience watching "12 Monkeys" to the experience I usually have whenever I watch a Cameron Crowe film. Every few minutes, I can feel an imaginary elbow nudging me in the ribs. In the case of Terry Gilliam's "12 monkeys" nothing feels ...