Gilliam is a genius!

Rating: 10/10 (23 July 2004)

This marks a welcome return to the fantastical for Terry Gilliam after a brief vacation from it with The Fisher King. It is also his debut into Sci-Fi and is widely regard as one of his best works. It is certainly my favourite although many would argue that the depth and imagination of Brazil is more impressive. I love a good Sci-Fi film though an this is one of the best, ranking with the like of the Terminator films. The films script is brilliant. The plot unravels nicely, hinting towards insanity of the central character and false truth. Is it all real or imaginary? Is Willis insane. The twists at the end are brilliant as Willis realises the truth of haunting memories he has from his childhood. In terms of Time Travel movies this doesn't get too bogged down in all that and as such does not fall into giant plot holes and paradoxes. The cast are good. Willis shines, as does Madeline Stowe and Brad Pitt shows he can act with this Oscar nominated performance. Visually this is great and raises questions at the same time. *****