It's a classic. Interesting how madeleine stowe's character didn't question her own sanity. I suffered a psychotic break in 2002, and it took me 3 years to realise I was hallucinating and a further 7 years to accept it fully. My meds take care of the hallucinations now (for the most part), but i know what madness is like. I don't think the film actually went into it too deeply even on a sub-textual level, but I liked the black dude ("I am not really an alien")...
It's a classic. Interesting how madeleine stowe's character didn't question her own sanity. I suffered a psychotic break in 2002, and it took me 3 years to realise I was hallucinating and a further 7 years to accept it fully. My meds take care of the hallucinations now (for the most part), but i know what madness is like. I don't think the film actually went into it too deeply even on a sub-textual level, but I liked the black dude ("I am not really an alien")...
I love his first appearance at the asylum when the orderly is shouting "Goines!" and his head pops out of his jumper to that "BOING!!" noise from the cartoon on TV. Brilliant.
I have seen it once before, but that was many years ago and I realised I didn't remember much of it. Watching it a second time made me realise it was more surreal and thoughtful than I remembered it as.
Brilliant, brilliant movie.
It is supposed to be a remake of Chris Marker's 1962 short 'La Jetee' which mainly consists of stills. And like many modern Sci-fi gems seems to be partly influenced by a Twilight Zone episode. This time it is one written by Rod Serling called 'No Time Like the Past'.
However, the film stands up in its own right, thematically and visually complex and original. The virus sickened world seeps into the imagery and the characters.
There seems to be a plan for a 13 episode tv series (should that not be 12?).
At the end the female scientist says she is in insurance. Obviously there to keep an eye on ginger boy.
So did the virus still happen? Surely for her to be there they still would be in the same situation in the future for Jim and her plus others to be sent back through time.
Yes, the virus still happens. Cole's mission was to locate the virus in its purest form so that the future scientists can develop a vaccine/cure in the future, and hopefully allow the future people to return to the surface.
I had one of those rare experiences with this movie. I saw it at the cinema and didn't like it at all, then begrudgingly watched it again a few years back on dvd at a friend's house and fell in love with it. Not sure how that happened, must have had a virus the first time round
I had one of those rare experiences with this movie. I saw it at the cinema and didn't like it at all, then begrudgingly watched it again a few years back on dvd at a friend's house and fell in love with it. Not sure how that happened, must have had a virus the first time round
Similar, went to see it at the cinema, didn't get it, watched on video few years later, really appreciated the crossing storylines.
As well as Brad Pitt's best performance, it's Bruce Willis' too, IMHO.
Superb film. I love time travel stuff, and it's rarely been done as well as it is in this film. They can travel to the past, but they can't change it. It's already happened.
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Freddie Got Fingered is on 4 Music at the moment.
I have 12 Monkeys on Bluray.
Are you also....divergent friend?
I love his first appearance at the asylum when the orderly is shouting "Goines!" and his head pops out of his jumper to that "BOING!!" noise from the cartoon on TV. Brilliant.
Rather ironic given the ending.
It is supposed to be a remake of Chris Marker's 1962 short 'La Jetee' which mainly consists of stills. And like many modern Sci-fi gems seems to be partly influenced by a Twilight Zone episode. This time it is one written by Rod Serling called 'No Time Like the Past'.
However, the film stands up in its own right, thematically and visually complex and original. The virus sickened world seeps into the imagery and the characters.
There seems to be a plan for a 13 episode tv series (should that not be 12?).
No it's not, A River Runs Through It was his best.
I agree.
It's also probably my favourite movie ending, ever.
I can't decide whether I want the rumoured/confirmed (?) TV show to either fail or be a massive success.
Can someone clarify something.
At the end the female scientist says she is in insurance. Obviously there to keep an eye on ginger boy.
So did the virus still happen? Surely for her to be there they still would be in the same situation in the future for Jim and her plus others to be sent back through time.
Very good movie. Brad Pitt is superb.
Similar, went to see it at the cinema, didn't get it, watched on video few years later, really appreciated the crossing storylines.
Agree that it's one of Pitts best.
Superb film. I love time travel stuff, and it's rarely been done as well as it is in this film. They can travel to the past, but they can't change it. It's already happened.