Twelve Monkeys
In the year 2035, convict James Cole reluctantly volunteers to be sent back in time to discover the origin of a deadly virus that wiped out nearly all of the earth's population and forced the survivors into underground communities. But when Cole is mistakenly sent to 1990 instead of 1996, he's arrested and locked up in a mental hospital. There he meets psychiatrist Dr. Kathryn Railly and the son of a famous virus expert who may hold the key to the Army of the 12 Monkeys; thought to be responsible for unleashing the killer disease.
Critics Sentiment
Cole shot dead by police while trying to stop Dr. Peters
Army of Twelve Monkeys revealed as animal rights activists only
The film drops significantly when the Twelve Monkeys are revealed as a false lead before soaring to its emotional peak with Cole's tragic death at the airport.
Twelve Monkeys maintains strong critical reception throughout most of its runtime, with particular praise for Pitt's breakthrough performance and the film's ambitious time travel narrative. The complex plotting occasionally overwhelms viewers, particularly in the third act's revelations, but the devastating finale provides a powerfully satisfying conclusion that elevates the entire experience.
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Bruce Willis
James Cole
Madeleine Stowe
Dr. Kathryn Railly
Brad Pitt
Jeffrey Goines
Christopher Plummer
Dr. Goines
David Morse
Dr. Peters
Jon Seda
Jose
Christopher Meloni
Lt. Halperin
Joey Perillo
Detective Franki
LisaGay Hamilton
Teddy
Matt Ross
Bee
Annie Golden
Woman Cabbie
Michael Chance
Scarface
H. Michael Walls
Botanist
Bob Adrian
Geologist
Bill Raymond
Microbiologist
Ernest Abuba
Engineer
Nell Johnson
Ward Nurse
Rozwill Young
Billings
Joseph Melito
Young Cole
Frank Gorshin
Dr. Fletcher
Crew
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