Bruce Willis delivers a strong performance as Cole, who is dispatched into the past on a mission to uncover the origins of a devastating virus that nearly eliminated humankind. His reward for success is an early release from a lengthy prison term, contingent upon his ability to gather information and return safely. However, they send him back prematurely, and his warnings about impending disaster lead to him being in…

**A remarkable science-fiction movie that warrants our attention.** I wasn’t sure what to anticipate when this film appeared on television recently, but I found myself completely captivated from beginning to end thanks to an engrossing narrative and a cast of talented performers who deliver strong performances. While I'm not deeply familiar with director Terry Gilliam – I've only seen one or two of his films so fa…

The year is 2035, and what remains of humanity lives underground after a virus decimated the population. Bruce Willis portrays an inmate tasked with traveling to the past to retrieve the original pathogen so that scientists can develop a remedy. Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer, and David Morse appear in significant parts. "12 Monkeys," released in 1996, enjoys considerable recognition as a science-…

This is a genuinely strong science fiction suspense film, featuring excellent acting from Bruce Willis, Madeline Stowe, and Brad Pitt. Director Terry Gilliam did an impressive job maintaining a good rhythm throughout its two-hour length. I'd give it **4.0/5**.