Totally Funky Monkey

Rating: 7/10 (30 January 2005)

This is a good film that has stood the test of time. It was frankly a relief to see Willis playing somebody other than the indestructible all American hero, and he does it well. This is Willis performing at the top of his game and proving why he has been and continues to be one of Hollywood's best.
Supporting Willis are Madeleine Stowe and a young Brad Pitt, both of whom portray their characters superbly, Pitt is almost unrecognisable in this film and that is a credit to his ability, goofy hand gestures and the wonders of an odd haircut and moustache Directed by Terry Gilliam (of Monty Python Fame) this film twists and weaves like a snake; perhaps a little predictable at times the film is ultimately satisfying and the viewer is left with all loose ends tied up nicely. If you stick with this film, and watch closely you can pick up the clues that Gilliam has scattered around with reckless abandon, and that makes it all the more satisfying for all concerned. The ending is possibly one of the best that Hollywood has produced and Kudos to the script writers for a wonderfully slippy and ephemeral script.
If you want a good night in; grab yourself some popcorn, prepare to concentrate slightly more than normal and kick back for some excellent mid-nineties time travel.
A well deserved 7/10. Long live the army of the 12 monkeys!