Review of Twelve Monkeys (1995) by Jens S — 19 Jun 2011
Terry Gilliam paints a pretty pessimistic picture of the future, where the few survivors or a worldwide pandemic dwell underground. At least they managed to find the means to time travel, not without trial and error.
Bruce Willis is sent back to investigate the cause of the virus. After many hero roles, this was a rather unusual one, with his drooling and spider-eating. The plot is really smart, full of false leads and twist.
The ending is pretty sobering but leaves enough space for interpretations. The production design is disturbing, as always with Gilliam. Still, the cinematography offers several unforgettable shots, especially of the animals taking over Philadelphia.
A dark, exciting emotional rollercoaster ride.
This review of Twelve Monkeys (1995) was written by Jens S on 19 Jun 2011.
Twelve Monkeys has generally received very positive reviews.
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