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Twelve Monkeys

1995 DVD Certificate 15.gif
  • Rated:
  • 70
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When a man enters a hospital claiming to have journeyed back in time from the year 2025 to stop a killer virus from exterminating mankind, a beautiful psychologist decides he might be more than delusional. Terry Gilliam populates this labyrinthine, apocalyptic film with twisted characters and eerie revelations. The film was .. Read more

Starring Madeline Stowe, Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer
Director Terry Gilliam
Run time 124 mins
Genres Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller

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  • Critics' reviews (6) of Twelve Monkeys

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  • 4 stars out of 5

    Inspired by Chris Marker's acclaimed 1962 short film, La Jetée, this labyrinthine sci-fi thriller was penned by the co-writer of Blade Runner, David Webb Peoples, and his wife, Janet. Yet it's very much the work of Monty Python alumnus Terry Gilliam, who imposes his own pseudo-poetic vision on to a world that is doomed to viral annihilation unless time traveller Bruce Willis can prevent the disaster. Although it was Brad Pitt who landed an Oscar nomination for his twitchy performance as the leader of the Army of the Twelve Monkeys, it is Willis's anguished introvert who holds this gripping, hauntingly atmospheric film together.

    • Radio Times
  • A bleak and confused conundrum, which often seems designed for no other purpose than to allow Willis to suffer stoically; despite its visual exuberance, the effect is deadening.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
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  • 69 out of 85 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Something a little bit different.

    Now this might not be everyone's cuppa. However it is original and well directed. The soundtrack effectively compliments the action and I was well impressed with all involved. Be brave and enjoy.

      • Not so Silent Bob from Edinburgh
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  • 12 out of 16 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    P A R A N O I A

    the one word to describe this movie.

    Brad Pitt hams.

    Bruce Willis gives a decent performance.

    Madeleine stowe looks stunning and gives a restrained performance.

    She is convincing as a psychiatric student and then as a reputed psychiatrist.

    The twist in the plot which is revealed at the end is interesting.

    The plot of the story is complicated and sometimes leave you confused like the delusional Bruce Willis.

    But everything is explained at the end.

    A must see film

    ( at least for Madeleine Stowe)

      • arun from Liverpool, UK
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