Twelve Monkeys (1995)

Regista:

Terry Gilliam

Writers (WGA):

Chris Marker (film La Jetée)
David Webb Peoples (screenplay) ...

Data di uscita:

5 gennaio 1996 (USA)

Genere:

Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Slogan:

The future is history.

Plot:

In a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet.

Plot Keywords:

Mental Institution | Alternate History | Red Eyes | Bear | Paranoia

Premi:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 8 nominations

Recensioni degli utenti:

An excellent depiction of true chaos, and a cinematic masterpiece

Cast

Joseph Melito	...	Young Cole
Bruce Willis	...	James Cole
Jon Seda	...	Jose
Michael Chance	...	Scarface
Vernon Campbell	...	Tiny
H. Michael Walls	...	Botanist
Bob Adrian	...	Geologist
Simon Jones	...	Zoologist
Carol Florence	...	Astrophysicist
Bill Raymond	...	Microbiologist
Ernest Abuba	...	Engineer
Irma St. Paule	...	Poet
Madeleine Stowe	...	Kathryn Railly
Joey Perillo	...	Detective Franki
Bruce Kirkpatrick	...	Policeman No. 1

Alias:

12 Monkeys (USA) (alternative spelling)
Esercito delle dodici scimmie, L' (Italy) [it]

MPAA:

Rated R for violence and language.

Durata:

129 min

Nazionalità:

USA

Lingua:

Inglese

Colore:

Colore (Rankcolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sonoro:

DTS-Stereo | DTS | Dolby SR

Divieti:

Brazil:14 | Philippines:PG-13 | India:A | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Iceland:14 (original rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Germany:16 (w) | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #34153)

Luoghi delle riprese:

Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Maryland, USA

Company:

Atlas Entertainment

Curiosità:

Terry Gilliam gave Bruce Willis a list of "Willis acting clichés" not to be used during the film, including the "steely blue eyes look".

Errori:

Revealing mistakes: When James and Kathryn are in the stolen car driving on the highway, the shadows on the car and the reflections in its windows don't match with the blue screened background.

Citazioni:

[first lines]
James Cole: Jose - psst! Jose, what's going on?
Jose: Bad news, man
James Cole: Volunteers?
Jose: Yeah. And they said your name.
[pause]
Jose: Hey, maybe they'll give you a pardon, man.
James Cole: [sarcastic] Yeah, that's why none of the volunteers come back. They all get a pardon.

Movie Connections:

Citato in What the Pythons Did Next... (2007) (TV)

Colonna sonora:

Comanche

An excellent depiction of true chaos, and a cinematic masterpiece

This film is amazing; a work of art. I've seen it no less than five times now, and every time it has the same incredible impact on me. Every time I see it, I realize more, understand more of the film, and every time it raises new questions while answering others. It really is a masterpiece. It can spark so much intelligent discussion and thought. The plot is excellent; it deals with time-travel and the end of the world, and both are dealt with in a very respecting manner, and a very realistic manner. It has a great pace; even though it's just above two hours long, it never gets boring or tedious. It doesn't even throw action in your face to keep your concentration and attention; it succeeds in being thoroughly entertaining and interesting without it, something that not even The Matrix managed to do, if I dare say so. The acting is flawless. Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt... absolutely flawless. Everyone in the cast is great. The characters are among the best written, most humane, and most credible in any movie I've ever seen. I love the way the three main characters change drastically(maybe not drastically in Pitt's case)in the film. The entire idea of the whole thing being in Willis' head... brilliant. The special effects are great. The whole film is an astonishing piece of modern cinema. The climax will send a chill down your spine reminiscent of the chill brought on by the twist of Psycho. The very end is so powerful, so devastating, so surprising and yet so obvious, that even the most hardened person will be awe-struck and amazed. I have yet to find one single intelligent, well-informed person who doesn't like this or enjoy it immensely for everything it is. In the end, you'll be taught a lesson that you'll never forget, something incredibly powerful and possibly unique, at least in the way it is presented(I presume, I haven't seen any other movies that are even remotely like this). Of course, I won't reveal what that is here, since I don't want to spoil it for anyone. I will say, however, that anyone who watches this movie should pay as close attention to it as possible. Also, I can imagine that not everyone will enjoy this film; it does take a certain degree of intelligence and thought to understand the film entirely(not that I claim to do so, not by a long shot), so I wouldn't advice the mainstream audience to watch this. It is a movie that requires attention, thought and possibly even discussion to be understood. Anyone who considers him or herself an intelligent person should watch this. I recommend it to any fans of strong cinematic experiences, and people who consider themselves to be somewhat intelligent. It's a masterpiece. 10/10