Gilliams Best!

Rating: 10/10 (16 August 2005)

I'm not a real big fan Terry Gilliam, I enjoy Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas but I think Brazil is just to confusing. In 12 Monkeys we're provided with a great middle ground between confusing and accessible. Not only is the direction top notch but the acting is superb, Brad Pitt's best performance since Floyd in True Romance and Bruce Willis shines in a complex and difficult role. The great emphasis throughout this film is whether it's true or James Cole is just crazy and it could swing either way until the end, at times you will believe it one way at times you will believe it the other. For a time travel paradox story its surprisingly easy to grasp and simple to follow, the story is kept fairly simple as not to confuse the viewer and we focus more on the characters interactions. I'm a big fan of Sci-Fi and this is one of the best films I've seen of this genre.