Day 36: Twelve Monkeys (1995)

I don't know how I have never seen this movie before. Granted I was only 9 when it was released, but considering the cast and the fact that it was nominated for two Oscars I would have thought I'd had seen it. It's always a joy to find excellent films from the recent past that you never knew about, especially with the crap coming out of Hollywood these days.

Terry Gilliam provides his own version on the Hollywood time travel genre, and manages to come off better than most though, any film that tackles time travel will undoubtedly have a plot will be filled so many holes you can see right through it and this is no exception. In 1996/1997 a deadly virus is released killing 5 billion people, leaving the remaining 1% of the population to live underground. They send a prisoner, James Cole (Bruce Willis), back in time to discover more information about the virus and try and capture a pure version of the virus so an antidote can be found. The scenario provides for some great action, and Bruce Willis in one of his best roles. It's a film the demands numerous viewings for its rich layering, and I can imagine would hold up to many viewings.