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12 Monkeys (1995)

12 Monkeys (1995)
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An intense film about time travel, this sci-fi entry was directed by Terry Gilliam, a member of the comedy troupe Monty Python. The film stars Bruce Willis as James Cole, a prisoner of the state in the year 2035 who can earn parole if he agrees to travel back in time and thwart a devastating plague. The virus has wiped out most of the Earth's population and the remainder live underground because the air is poisonous. Returning to the year 1990, six years before the start of the plague, Cole is soon imprisoned in a psychiatric facility because his warnings sound like mad ravings. There he meets a scientist named Dr. Kathryn Railly (Madeleine Stowe) and Jeffrey Goines (Brad Pitt), the mad son of an eminent virologist (Christopher Plummer). Cole is returned by the authorities to the year 2035, and finally ends up at his intended destination in 1996. He kidnaps Dr. Railly in order to enlist her help in his quest. Cole discovers graffiti by an apparent animal rights group called the Army of the Twelve Monkeys, but as he delves into the mystery, he hears voices, loses his bearings, and doubts his own sanity. He must figure out if Goines, who seems to be a raving lunatic, holds the key to the puzzle. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi

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Starring:
Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, (more)
Director(s):
Terry Gilliam
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of 12 Monkeys

An intense film about time travel, this sci-fi entry was directed by Terry Gilliam, a member of the comedy troupe Monty Python. The film stars Bruce Willis as James Cole, a prisoner of the state in the year 2035 who can earn parole if he agrees to travel back in time and thwart a devastating plague. The virus has wiped out most of the Earth's population and the remainder live underground because the air is poisonous. Returning to the year 1990, six years before the start of the plague, Cole is soon imprisoned in a psychiatric facility because his warnings sound like mad ravings. There he meets a scientist named Dr. Kathryn Railly (Madeleine Stowe) and Jeffrey Goines (Brad Pitt), the mad son of an eminent virologist (Christopher Plummer). Cole is returned by the authorities to the year 2035, and finally ends up at his intended destination in 1996. He kidnaps Dr. Railly in order to enlist her help in his quest. Cole discovers graffiti by an apparent animal rights group called the Army of the Twelve Monkeys, but as he delves into the mystery, he hears voices, loses his bearings, and doubts his own sanity. He must figure out if Goines, who seems to be a raving lunatic, holds the key to the puzzle. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
130 mins

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Director(s):
Terry Gilliam
Writer(s):
Janet Peoples, David Peoples
Producer(s):
Charles Roven
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Language, Violence, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
12 Monkeys Awards:
  • 1995 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Mathew S.

    Good scifi, but terrible music.

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    Marie F.

    An intricate braid of science fiction, psychology, and biology. It's a long movie with a perfect pace and once you get caught up in it, you won't know what time it is. Neither does Bruce Willis, but it's not his fault. Superb acting by the entire cast. A movie that can be watched more than once because of the subtleties in action and dialogue. A creative and artistic endeavor in every way.

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    Aleha W.

    Maybe it's because I waited until 2012 to watch this movie, but I just didn't see what the big deal was. Brad Pitt's acting was PHENOMENAL, but other than that, not a whole lot here. Madeleine Stowe's voice was annoying as usual and Bruce Willis was just okay.

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