Review of Twelve Monkeys (1995) by Sam N — 11 May 2012

Amazing movie from Gilliam, very dark and twisted, a real time travel mystery, really makes you think, Loved Brad Pitt as a loon.

This review of Twelve Monkeys (1995) was written by Sam N on 11 May 2012.

Twelve Monkeys has generally received very positive reviews.

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