I always admire this one because it is one of the few time travel films that kept the timeline/story line working in a more logical way, instead of just taking advantage of the concept to break all the rules.

That was the lady scientist. The few theories I always hear about her are.... She went back after Cole failed, to take care of that guy and save the future. She went back after Cole failed, to get the virus and go back to the future to make a cure, making Cole's death a worthy sacrifice. She was on that flight, her past self, unaware of the key figure she was next to.

this was the film that transformed Brad Pitt from a pretty boy nobody thought much of to an actor that people took seriously.

I was lucky enough to see Vertigo *after* seeing Twelve Monkeys... which meant that when I finally saw Twelve Monkeys a second time, and recognised Vertigo and all of its themes of repetititon etc, James's line about how the film never changes but you do - that really hit home...

The director is from Monty Python, and he also did The Fisher King with Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges. That is a brilliant film, and it is quirky as this one is.

What I really love about this movie is you can travel through time, but you CAN'T change the past. And of course, time travel will actually drive the person bananas. So few time travel films have the courage to go there, and everything was handled flawlessly. One of my favorite films. But I have to suggest a film called BRAZIL by the same director, who has a thing about random stuff going on in the backgrounds of really important scenes (and mental illness). VERY strange film, even compared to this, but a fantastic story.

That WAS the lady from the future on the airplane. One of my favorite movies. Thank you for review it.

Madeline Stowe is very good in The Last Of The Mohicans. Great film.

The scene in the car where Cole gets excited about music breaks my heart every time. This was filmed near where I live and the scene in the hotel made everyone in theater laugh because it was a known hooked hotel (they rented by the hour). It has since been torn down.

Re: the odd way people act in the future, this is a common trope for Terry Gilliam. You will see a lot of this in the movie "Brazil" and you'll recognize a lot of the future aesthetics from this film strewn throughout Brazil.

Brilliant film. You really need to check out Terry Gilliam's other movies, especially (in order of pref) Brazil, Time Bandits and The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. btw your rational for his subconscious placing her in his dreams was accurate, though not with her. In an earlier dream sequence, the face of the redheaded man changes to Brad Pitt after meeting him.

The bear at the start is named Bart. He was in The Edge, Legends of the Fall, The Great Outdoors, etc. There's a good documentary narrated by Brad Pitt - Growing Up Grizzly - about Bart's life and career.

“Are you also divergent, friend?” Loved this reaction!!! Out of the blue my husband or I will look at each other and ask “Are you also divergent, friend?” Such a great movie! I always love a movie when being “crazy” is the better option. I will take this opportunity to suggest The Fisher King,again probably 😜 it was also directed by Terry Gilliam. Like 12 Monkeys, it was also nominated for a few awards and won a few. Looking forward to Little Shop of Horrors, an all time favorite watch on repeat from my childhood.

Love! this film; Gilliam’s films have such a unique visual style. Yes, it is the scientist at the end to retrieve as much info and concrete items as possible. Brad Pitt truly deserved the Oscar for a Supporting Role - he is the linchpin of the story and commands the screen every moment he appears.

I was wondering as you started if you would make mention of Bruce's health. As someone who grew up watching him in Moonlighting, and of course then his amazing film career, it's really sad to be losing his screen presence, but of course totally heartbreaking for his family. :(

Terry Gilliam is one of a handful of iconoclastic directors (David Lynch and Peter Greenaway also spring to mind) who has a very distinctive style. You would probably also appreciate some of his other weirdly wonderful films like “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen” or my personal favourite “Brazil”. BTW, you may also be interested to know that there was also a “12 Monkeys” television series.

"I am insane. And you are my insanity." Fun Fact: Most of the actors took a pay cut just so they could get the chance to work with Terry Gilliam. No Smoking Fact: Terry Gilliam was afraid that Brad Pitt wouldn't be able to pull off the nervous, rapid speech. He sent him to a speech coach, but in the end he just took away Pitt's cigarettes and Pitt played the part exactly as Gilliam wanted. Test Screening Fact: The first cut of the film didn't do too well in test screenings, and so those involved discussed making major changes to the movie. However, producer Charles Roven and director Terry Gilliam, who attended the screenings and had talked to audience members, felt that although viewers had certain issues with the movie, they generally loved it. Since Gilliam had final cut, he eventually decided to largely keep it as it was. When released, it went on to make over five times its budget. Historical Fact: When James (Bruce Willis) is escaping from the asylum, he runs past a security guard who is reading a tabloid, its cover is the now famous photo of the fictional "batboy" that was supposedly found in a cave in the 1990s. The story, about a society outcast ahead of his time, was made into an off-Broadway hit musical. In the movie, there is an escape attempt but it ends rather quickly. In real life, Eastern State Penitentiary saw dozens of successful escapes. The biggest one was in 1945 when a dozen inmates successfully dug a tunnel from the prison to the outside. The mastermind was bank robber "Slick Willie" Sutton, who was caught just two blocks away following the escape. Most of the others were recaptured and/or shot and one of them, James Grace, voluntarily surrendered a week later. He hadn't been able to feed himself since his escape and wanted to know if his cell was still vacant.

Terry Gilliam is brilliant. You should see "The Fisher King" (1991) with Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges.

Definitely one of the most mind blowing movies ever made...and it is great that you are reacting to this underrated classic. 💯

Such an underrated movie, I've loved this ever since I saw it in the theater. Such a great movie. Pitt should've won an Oscar for his portrail

This is on my list of favourite movies as well, many of the director’s films are on that list, Brazil is another great one by the way (he says recommendingly)

Cassandra was a prophetess of Ancient Greek mythology. Her curse was that she was always 100% correct, but 100% disbelieved.

Lastly, in case no one else has mentioned it already: this is a remake/adaptation of "La Jete", a classic French short film. It's arty and a lot slower, but an important part of cinema history in its own right. See it if you can

Yep, absolutely correct, Jones was on the plane to collect a sample of the virus, so she could cure it in the future. If you enjoyed this movie, it is an adaptation of the 28 minute French science fiction film *La Jetée (1962)* and that too is an interesting watch. There is also a television series based on this movie, also called *12 Monkeys (2015 - 2018)* which you should consider reacting to as well. It is actually one of the best science fiction television series that I have ever watched.

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In my opinion it's Gilliam's best movie! Every time I watch it I spot something new, and the emotional rollercoaster never stops.

One of my favorites! Thank you for reacting to this masterpiece by Terry Gilliam! I saw this when it came out and thought it was great. Then, I watched it again, alone, in the fall of 2001, when there were anthrax attacks going on and I was truly terrified! Willis is great, Pitt is off the charts and Stowe is so compelling - as well a being one of the most beautiful actresses I've ever seen. EDIT: I love that you pay such close attention rather than taking over key scenes. You pick up all the details and are able to put things together, even when going through an allergy attack! EDIT2: Nice commentary about Bruce Willis and his sad diagnosis. I don't think he was a great actor but nobody ever managed their career better regarding the roles he took and he always gave it his all. I mean he knew better than to do King Lear...

Many people don't understand... "I'm in insurance." It means, "I'm a back up plan."

i love this movie. brad pitt did a great job and really showed he could be really versetile instead of the pretty boy he had been up until this. the concept of the movie is really interesting. and i love the part at the end when the scientist says shes in insurance and you get to know that even though he died, he still succeeded in getting them the information they needed, so he did save people. the idea of seeing yourself die as a child is so interesting and sad. just a great movie in every way. i know they made a tv series, ihavent seen it so i cant say if its good.

10:20 -- that doctor was the original Riddler on the Batman TV show.

Oh hell yes! A truly great, unique and underrated sci-fi flick!

Almost like a Christopher Nolan film before Christopher Nolan, lots to think and discuss, thanks Chris now try Brazil! Another Terry Gilliam classic!

Terry Gilliam is a great director. Among my favorite of his movies is Brazil, definitely in my top 10 of best films I've ever seen, means something slightly different each time I see it. But one of my absolute personal favorites is also directed by Terry Gilliam, The Fisher King. Absolutely great movie, imo, and many critics seem to agree, but popularly it's very underrated.

This movie is such a great mind bending ride. Willis and Pitt give career best performances in my opinion. Terry Gilliam is a visionary.

Honestly the TV is worth a watch too. It isn't nearly as good as the movie, but it's only 4 seasons with an actual ending, and that feels like such a rarity in TV anymore.

Terry Gilliam's visual and narrative sensibilities ARE quirky indeed. That's part of what I love about his films.

Definitely watch The Fisher King if you want to see more of this style! It's less sci-fi and more modern fantasy, though. But the acting from Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams is stellar.

My conclusion is that no there was never any hope of changing anything. The timeline was set in stone, it couldn't be changed because it had already happened, it wasn't one of those branching timelines. Their mission wasn't changing the past, those responsible for sending people back seemed to know the past couldn't be changed so their mission was simply bringing information about how it started to their present.

Hey Chris it's been a while man. Not sure if you remember me, but it's cool. Glad to see your channel is getting the attention it so richly deserves. I don't watch reactions of movies I haven't seen before, and you watched several of them and Google algorithms did the rest. Thank you for reacting to this incredible film, and I am definitely looking forward to catching up. Peace! "A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it." - Jean de la Fontaine When Geoffrey (Pitt) goes crazy his father worrying what will happen removes himself from having access to the most deadly viruses and instead gives access to the one man who wants to use it. A constant trope in time travel movies is the idea that you cannot change the past. The best proof offered for this is when Kathryn (Madeleine Stowe) leaves the exact same message in the exact same way they received from 1996. But James Cole does save the world, at least the present world. The woman "in insurance" is there to get the disease, and will then travel to the present so they can analyze it and eventually humans will return to Earth. This is popular fan theory. Thanks again for all the wonderful memories Chris. Peace.

always love your reations :D sorry your eye messed up

He did his job. The scientist woman at the end is there because they figured out who released the virus because of cole

Back onto the great movies, i see. Great!

There is a lot going on in this movie, that is for sure! I think I always have more questions than answers every time I watch it.

The greatest modern Sci-Fi Time Travel Film. Terry Gilliam is a genius. All of his films are dense, intricate, complex but very well crafted and paced with some character's journey to escape a particular reality through some type of psychological mind-bending plot twists. (from Brazil, Fisher King, Baron Munchausen, Fear & Loathing, Dr. Parnassus to Don Quixote.) Definitely an influential uniquely creative Director/Writer!

Remember the goal was never to STOP the pandemic. The rules of this movie are that history can't be changed, even with time travel. Every single person who has traveled back through time was always there, and was always a part of the natural course of history, as weird as that sounds. The goal was only to obtain a sample of the earlier, pre-mutation virus, which the scientists said they needed in order to create a cure. So the woman at the end MAY have been a scientist who traveled back to complete the mission after Cole stopped returning (since he'd been killed)...or maybe she's the younger, 1996 version of herself and knows nothing. As far as the voice, it could be in Cole's mind or it could be someone from the future who was monitoring him. There's a good documentary on the making of this called THE HAMSTER FACTOR, and I believe the filmmakers all agreed that they wanted to make a movie where people would be arguing about it in the parking lot after the left the theater. So there are questions deliberately left unanswered.

it's crazy that this film and Monthy Python and the holy grail is directed by the same guy lol

Have always / will always love this film. Originally watched Nov '96 😲 and was freaked the F out! Lol Great Reaction, great insight ❤

A couple of good underrated Bruce Willis movies are, The Jackal (1997) and Color of Night (1994 un-rated director’s cut) both are thrillers.

10:11 - the clucking doctor, Frank Gorshin is the actor who portrayed the Riddler in the original Batman TV show.

See the inspiration: La Jetée (1962) by Chris Marker. Only half hour long, in b/w, composed of still images except for one. Exceptional and is focused on the idea of time as loop, kind of a Möbius shape, and that dreams are a way of traveling through time.

HUGE YES to Back to the Future! I also hope that there'll be another round of underrated scifi movies in the future. There are so many good ones that deserve more support and exposure. I love everything about this movie, especially the the music. What a Wonderful World instantly became a favorite song. The opening theme is so distinct, and the airport dream theme adds to sadness of James and Kathryn's tragic love story. To me, Kathryn locking eyes with young James then smiling at him seems to say that they will see each other again a la Somewhere in Time.

Movies (and any other text) changing with the viewers experience is a core concept interpretation theory

Well, I suppose the director's cut of Brazil would be the next Terry Gilliam film to check out. Although any of his films would prove entertaining and thought-provoking.

This gets overlooked by most reactors... automatic like

There is a good SyFy channel series of this story.

this movie is so expertly crafted! so happy to see your reaction to it. if you enjoy Madeline Stowe you should check out the 1993 thriller "Blink." its an underrated gem.

somehow missed you doing this one! Gilliam is one of those rare film directors that you would call an auteur - his visual style is so all encompassing you immediately know it's a "Gilliam film". That's not to say they don't have their problems - each one suffers usually due to lack of budget, self indulgence, incoherent plotting, over concentration of detail over the broader message of the film and many other issues - but each in their own way are flawed gems and it's what makes them re-watchable as your mind tries to piece together how perhaps it should have been done or marvel that something so incredible got made at all! films that make you think or that create more questions than answers can either be frustrating or rewarding - depending I guess if you like to be spoon fed everything. well worth exploring more from him as they are classics in their own right - and generate much to discuss.

Great choice, the acting from Bruce in this is fab, so so sad to hear about his current situation 😥 Have you seen Lucky Number Slevin? Bruce Willis with the long hair and that moustache at the end of 12 Monkeys, looks just like his character Mr Goodkat from that little gem of a film!

There is a great tv series based on this. Also called 12 monkeys 🐒

This movie still hasn't gotten all of the appreciation it deserves. Especially my man Pitt Stop.........he was hilariously unhinged.

The odd look of the film, particularly the scientist, that's director Terry Gilliam all over. You'll see the same quirky look, taken way further, in "Brazil" and other Gilliam movies. He was the animator and the only American member of the Monty Pythons Flying Circus comedy group.

I think that doctor is Frank Gorshian, who played the Riddler in the original Batman TV series.

It’s one of those time machine theories that you can’t change the future. If the virus never happened, they wouldn’t have to send Cole back to stop it. The other theory is multiple time lines as in BTF.

If you want an interesting twist on the crazy person crime movie, try Caveman's Valentine. Samuel L Jackson stars as a crazy guy living homeless in a cave in Central Park (thus, Caveman), who finds a dead body frozen to death (it was well below freezing that night, so totally a reasonable thing to find) and decides that it's really a murder by his delusional arch-nemesis. Then, in his own crazy way, he tries to track down the killers. And we as the audience are never sure if what we're seeing is real or if it's his delusions. Total mind-blow from end to end, plus Jackson's performance is AMAZING. He goes from gentle, almost scared homeless guy to violent angry homeless guy in an instant.

I finally got the movie on Blu Ray to the first time back in January.

In a way, it's a happy ending. They got the pure virus from the source, and they can bring that back and make it so people don't have to live underground anymore. I believe that the movie was inspired by a short film about a man who sees his own death, which is based on a book. And, even though the director, Terry Gilliam, said he had no idea how a person could make a show about the movie, I do have to recommend the show as well, 12 Monkeys the series.

I don’t watch reaction channels much, but I like yours. Most often, many of them swear frequently and I’m not into that. Your videos are fun, and you keep it nice. Edit: you don’t push politics or religion, or any touchy subject, just enjoy the medium for what it is: a movie

Since you loved this movie, I strongly recommend watching 12 Monkeys the series!

The commitment to the Jeffrey Goines cosplay with your messed up eye was a nice touch.

One of my favorite movies

I heard that Brad Pitt insisted on cutting his own hair so he would look crazy enough for the role.

Another good Madeleine Stowe movie is Unlawful Entry from 1992, it also stars Kurt Russell and Ray Liotta, Suspense/Thriller

This movie was directed by Terry Gilliam, who was a member of Monty Python. So there's some level of just weirdness to it, beyond the serious tone to it.

Love watching you trying to figure this "mess" out ;) One of my favourite movies. So much character.

It's weird I just realized watching this that the year was 1997, which was also the Terminators exit date.

This is a really good movie. But you get left with a lot of questions afterwards. If you want to see more answers check out the tv show 12 monkeys. 4 seasons with each 12 episodes. IMO a pretty descent show to watch.

This is a great movie. Maybe not Terry Gilliam's best, but close. And kudos to you for reacting to it. So few have. Your interest in the Cassandra Complex suggests to me also that you would love the movie PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, that being its central theme as seen through the eyes of it's central character (Cassie, of course) played phenomenally by actress Carrie Mulligan. This one really, really, really, needs to be on your must-see list. It's on my top ten favorites list for modern movies along with A BEAUTIFUL MIND, GLORY, THE SIXTH SENSE and HACKSAW RIDGE if that will give you an indication of how good it is. You might want to see the iconic '50s thriller NIGHT OF THE HUNTER first however as that movie had a huge influence on it too.

If you grew up near Philly like I did, the visuals are terrifying, especially in the first half hour. Spoiler alert, though: Baltimore to Philadelphia is not an overnight trip ;)

I'm back great choice i saw this movie in the dollar theater Jacksonville NC

12 Monkeys is one of my all-time favorite films. It's alarmingly/delightfully recursive. The scene where he's watching Vertigo and commenting on the film is so ....meta.... This film is a GEM! The more you watch it, the more you SEE! Thanks for watching - and sharing. (....watch it it again and again and AGAIN!) NOT for the YT allgo....just for YOU! 😏😏

If you love this film you HAVE to watch The adventures of baron Munchausen, by the same director, a real masterpiece.

Good movie choice. haven't seen many (if any) reactions to this. I was just thinking about this movie the other day actually. weird.

This is another one of the few great American remakes of a French film, although this time around it's not a straightforward one. The original film "La Jetee" from 1962 is an art film only 28 minutes long and is told entirely in narration over still black & white photos, but it features the time travel story and the same twist as 12 Monkeys.

you ever consider doing acting to replace Alan Tudyk (the guy from Firefly/Serenity, I-Robot, Tucker and Dale Versus Evil, and Dollhouse)

Brad was the one who chose to do the eye thing by putting a contact to contrast his blonde hair, blue eyes look so that he could have a darker appearance according to his character.

This movie was adapted into a pretty decent TV series that might have actually been weirder than the movie.

I was a big fan of Vertigo years before I first saw this film. When I saw this film the intertextuality between Vertigo and 12 Monkeys almost blew my mind. Worst part is that I've forgotten the implications, so will likely have to watch both films again to remember. This is a far cleverer film than even people who think it's a clever film realise.

Check out 'Predestination' with Ethan Hawk..😉

A wonderfully weird movie!! Loved the actors' performances, loved the reaction!!

Hostage is another good Bruce Willis movie

I feel you on the allergies so frustrating 🤧 😩 Great reaction to a great film!! Have you seen Looper? Another time travel film with Bruce Willis its good too

I appreciate your interjection into your reaction. Your eye issues clearly seemed to be interfering with your ability to enjoy the film. I don't think I've ever heard you talk about wishing you could re-react to a film in a reaction, and you did it twice in this reaction. Terry Gilliam's films can never be underestimated.. Have you seen Time Bandits yet. I had a sty in my eye a couple of months ago.

She was great in Last of the Mohicans

You should watch the TV show, it's really good.

Have you seen The 5th Element?

Please, please react to the show! I just discovered your channel and have been loving your Doctor Who reactions ❤ Doctor Who is one of my favorite shows of all time but 12 Monkeys is right up there with it! And the series is soooo incredibly underrated. There are at most 5 reactors who have done the series and only two actually followed through with all of it or are still currently reacting to it. The movie is great but the series is SO much better. It’s just incredible. The storyline is perfection, the characters are amazing, and you can really tell the entire thing was plotted out from the very beginning. I love shows like that.

The head doctor in the institute plays Riddler in 60s Batman TV show

Oh heck! This makes it time to see Kalifornia Brad Pitt does great crazy

For the last 5 months... I have been requesting a single movie... But I don't know... When will u watch that....

Every terry gilliam movie i have seen has this weird nightmarish vibe to it... i don't know either you love it or you hate it. I can't get myself to like this, tbh.