An important portrayal of a possible viral apocalypse.

Rating: Null/10 (25 October 1998)

12 Monkeys is a vivid and disturbing tale, one that can haunt you well into the early hours. A wondering prophet transcending time and possibly even death finds himself a servent to the powers of destiny. He is sent back in time to discover the vector of a humanity killing virus and in doing so may improve the status of our sub-terranian ancestory. His adventure brings up questions immortal and illusory, quoting Revelations in a chilling allegory with vivid symobolism paralleling his paradoxical existence. A man who sees his future self die in childhood, who glimpses the delicate and beautiful treasure that is human life. Gilliam's trademark imagery, and research is truly thought provoking, presenting the culmination of a generation of idea.