The second time makes more sense

Rating: Null/10 (20 March 2004)

WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILERS
Twelve Monkeys is not your average film. There are a lot of hidden things you won't see at first glance. To really appreciate it, you have to see it at least twice, but preferably more. The story revolves mainly around Willis, who claims to come from a future where a terrible virus has whiped out almost all of mankind. Animals once again rule the face of the Earth, while what remains of humanity lives benath the surface. The outbreak of this virus coincides with the rise of the "Army of the Twelve Monkeys", an animal rights movement, and they are being held responsible. So Willis, a convicted criminal, travels back to the 1990's, to track them down, and save the future.
This may seem pretty straightforward, but looks can be deceiving. As the film progresses, and things become clearer, Twelve Monkeys turns into a weird trip, where nothing is as it seems, and noone can be trusted. The main characters all deliver powerful performances, with Brad Pitt, as Jeffrey Goines, as possibly the films' funniest, weirdest, and most confusing character. It wasn't until the second or third time I saw this film, that I completely understood the story, and the events that took place. So if by chance, you don't figure it out the first time, take my advice, and watch it again, and again, and again, until it all becomes clear. Because one of the great strengths of this film is that however brillant the storyline may be, it's impossible to explain it to anyone.