Boz
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Post by Boz on Jan 22, 2007 2:11:21 GMT
Twelve Monkeys (1995/Gilliam)Originally Written 6/8/06Decent science fiction film with an amazing concept that is only pulled off half-heartedly. Kind of felt like a weak attempt at a Kubrick film, reminds the viewer of A Clockwork Orange or 2001: A Space Odyssey in its style and tone. Brad Pitt’s Oscar-nominated supporting role was only interesting for the first 15 minutes he was on screen. Bruce Willis and Madeleine Stowe were both decent, although Stowe felt kind of expendable, didn’t exactly bring anything to the role that another actress couldn’t have. Gilliam’s direction was kind of TV-ish looking at times, not dark enough for the storyline. Good storytelling though, interesting character development. Overall, the film could’ve gone a little deeper, it was a bit too comical at times, but I guess that’s just Gilliam’s style.
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