This movie, which I love, is an example of a closed loop predestination time travel story. The past is set in stone, it is predestined to happen and nothing you can do can change it. Even if you are able to go back in time, no matter what you do to try to change things, the past is already written and you either have no effect, or your actions turn out to be part of the events that created the past as you know it. The lady on the plane was one of the scientists. Thanks to James, they were able to locate where the virus was I in its purest form. They then sent the scientist back but she was only there to get a sample of the virus at its source, thus bringing it back to the present and hopefully they can manufacture a cure and humanity can once again live on the surface and begin to rebuild. That's the closest to a happy ending this movie can get with the rules it set for itself. Great reaction and cinematic analysis!
This was probably one of the best time travel movies ever made. They pointed out, several times, that you can't change the past. And, as it turns out, all the things they thought they were doing that could change things, had already occurred, right down to James seeing himself get killed.
Ya she was gonna crash them plane to destroy the virus and the spreader, I saw this in theaters when I was like 13 and it keeps getting better every time I see it
@@citizensunitednegatingtech9783 The past can't be changed. She is there to get a sample of the virus to bring back to the future (or present time). That's all she can do.
@@FulciLives exactly, the scientists in the future needed a sample of the virus from the past in order to find a vaccine, cure in the future. Cole does succeed in that sense. He saved all the people in the future from eventually dying, possibly even the love of his life. She would of been about 70 years old and living somewhere under ground... I think that would of been a great ending credit scene. Madeline Stowe in aged makeup arriving at the beach they were going to escape too 30 years prior.
The glance from Railey to the young James near the end is the most important event of the film. Without its effect on Cole the time travel project would not have succeeded. And did you notice that every example in Railey's lecture, including the guy who appeared in 14th-century England, was a time traveler? In the second scene, where Cole is chosen for volunteer duty, that character is seen being hauled up on a hook in the background. He also appears in Philadelphia as a street preacher quoting Revelations, saying "You're one of us!" The attention to detail is astounding and no one gets this film the first time through.
Gilliam was inspired to make this movie by a 1962 French short film called "La Jetée". It's only 28 minutes, and you can find the full version on TH-cam, so definitely worth checking out imo. Thanks for the reaction/review!
actually it was Janet and David Peoples who wrote the screenplay based off La Jetee, Gilliam only liked the script and directed it according to his vision and the screenplay's
So happy to watch a reactor that is familiar with Gilliam react to this movie. I grew up watching Time Bandits, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, and Brazil. When this movie came out I was already familiar with his style so I was able to thoroughly enjoy it. One of my favorite Brad Pitt performances. Thank you for your reaction!
Hey Shan, great review and reaction to one of my all time favorite movies. One running theory about this movie is that scientists actually figured out who spread the virus thanks to James' last call. The female scientist was on the plane was the future version of herself and she exposed herself to the virus in order to go back to the future and analyze the plague and find a cure.
12 Monkeys is a great movie and one of my favorites. Brad Pitt does crazy so well with all the twitching and hand movements. Even the way he talks. If you like Terry Gilliam movies and have not seen it I would recommend Time Bandits. It's from 1981 and is typical Terry. Great reaction and review!
I saw Time Bandits in the theater with my family on vacation. LOVE that movie. Such a memorable film! I keep HOPING someone reacts to it. Brazil is also a fantastic and mesmerizing movie. I saw that for the first time while stoned in college. Both are some of my favorites.
The “Have a merry Christmas!” voice message James heard was indeed from Kathryn, but was so garbled you couldn’t tell it was her... unless you had the captions on, then it reads [Kathryn’s voice:] onscreen as an accidental spoiler.
One of my favorite movie of all time ! And dude that music is so dope, it's actually a reinterpretation of "Suite Punta del Este" from the great Astor Piazzolla !
Two time travel movies I really enjoy are this and The Terminator, doing a great job of using time travel in a way that is satisfying without taking the easy way out of trying to change the past.
The woman on the plane at the end was indeed one of the scientists from the future. So that gave the film a kinda sorta happy ending since it meant she was going to obtain a sample of the virus so they could cure it in the future. But Bruce Willis's character is stuck forever, seeing his own death, then experiencing it while his younger self sees it, again and again, a life that's turned in on itself. So depressing.
@@ShanWatchesMovies I think the folks in the future wanted the cure and they wanted control of the world. They didn't want to stop the virus from getting out in the first place.
Your assumptions are based on hope for female scientist being on a good side. What if she (is now)/was from the beginning on a dark side as well as that male scientist?
always love time travel twists an the mental institution parts add to the confusion.. have not seen any one else review this movie.. happy to have shared it with you
I too love Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas! I would like to see you react to another movie by Terry Gilliam: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) to see what you say about the cinematography... Also of course Brazil (1985)!
I've always been on the fence about "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", huge fan of the book (and most things H.S. Thompson), but "Brazil" and "Baron Munchausen", definitely yes!
As usual, I'm so impressed with your breakdown of the films you review. I'm excited to see your channel grow and when you have tens of thousands of subscribers I'll be able to say I was watching you before you had a thousand! Thanks for taking your time to entertain us during these troubled times.
I love this movie. Gilliam makes a beautiful but haunting depiction of the world and the future... an even better example is in his film Brazil, which I highly recommend.
Concur on Brazil. If you don't love it I'll eat a bug. You should track down Le Jette, acknowledged as the source of this movie. No self-respecting film student should leave home without it. Best. Leo.
I will be watching Brazil soon. And yes I own a copy of Le Jette, but it's been collecting dust for the past 5 years. I should really watch that too lol
"Then, they took everything about me and put it into a computer where they created this model of my mind. Yes! Using that model they managed to generate every thought I could possibly have in the next, say, 10 years. Which they then filtered through a probability matrix of some kind to - to determine everything I was gonna do in that period. So you see, she knew I was gonna lead the Army of the Twelve Monkeys into the pages of history before it ever even occurred to me. She knows everything I'm ever gonna do before I know it myself. How's that?"🖕
Please, please, please react to "The Fisher King" by Terry Gilliam. It is his best film imo and the performances are incredible. Nobody ever talks about this film which was nominated for multiple Academy Awards, including a win by Mercedes Rheul for Supporting Actress. It's my favorite performances by Robin Williams AND Jeff Bridges, and Michael Jeter's performance is one of my faves ever committed to celluloid.
@@ShanWatchesMovies It's a powerful story of society and romance and redemption. I can't recommend it enough. Most people don't wrap their heads around this film on first watch, but I think you can. Your ability to dissect and discern shines, Shan. Keep up the great work.
Gilliam was one of my heroes growing up (largely for the films he made up until 12 Monkeys and his work with Monty Python), but Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas remains hard to swallow. Everyone involved in that movie really gave it their all, but it exists as a hollow carnival ride, and misses the real satire of Hunter Thompson's novel. Gilliam's best work (Time Bandits, Brazil, Fisher King) you can feel in the pit of your stomach.
If you take requests, I'd recommend Kubrick's 2001, or, if you've already seen it, The Shining. His use of music in those films (especially 2001) is absolutely brilliant. And if you really want to keep on watching horror films, watch Cronenberg's The Fly. Holy crap.
"So that was a... A) ...flash back." B) ...flash forward." C) ...dream of some sort." D) all of the above Great video, I thoroughly enjoy your appreciation of the filming techniques/ sound/ lighting design.
Move suggestion: Amadeus. Some of the best acting out there. Both of the "lead" actors were nominated for their roles in the movie and I think you'd really enjoy it.
This was the movie that made me notice Brad Pit as a real actor for the first time. Every word of his performance was memorized and in the script. He delivered them all like it was completely his own... crazy good performance.
Pitt's performance is amazing!... However, it is so memorable that now, whenever I hear a woman gush over how hot Brad Pitt is, I can't help but think of him in this movie and go "This guy? Really?" LOL!
This is one of my absolute favourite movies. Thank you for your excellent reaction and commentary. I highly recommend Natural Born Killers, if you haven't already seen it. Movie Making Magic.
Nice! A really good Terry Gilliam flick with a well thought out plot and great acting all around. The background on the tv and PC in the frame are great!
Shan, somewhat surprised you taking Gilliam to task for not moving the film along quicker at the beginning by using more exposition. That's certainly a valid opinion and one I'm certain Gilliam considered. But he chose to go the 2001: A Space Odyssey route, who's pacing would also have quickened by an info-drop at the start. (For the longest time, Kubrick had an opening narration scripted that went unused. Worth a peek; it's probably online somewhere.) To put it more succinctly, both Gilliam and Kubrick chose the Show Don't Tell course. Best. Leo.
Gilliam is a great visual sorry teller and I just wished I would have gotten a little more exposition through the visuals. The future was so well made that I would have liked to seen some more world building! Still great film though!
One thing I find really really interesting in this movie is how no matter how many times they knew information and tried to change the future ultimately it was just a loop.
My personal favorite Gilliam flick. I didn't get the impression that Pitt's father had anything at all to do with the release of the virus, other than that by discussing his plans to strengthen security around the virus he may have triggered the extremist to seize the moment and take action. I thought Pitt's character was a bit too cartoony, but I guess his antics add some energy and surreal humor to balance out the overall bleakness of the material. Which now that I think about it, is probably exactly the intent, given the cartoon sound effects coming from the TV during his ranting in the mental hospital.
Regarding the ending: I always suspects that Willis did save the day due to the fact that the communication got back to the future in time. That’s why the older lady from the Leaders from the future showed up in the plane at the end. The mission is about to be successful. At least they mitigated the damage.
You can't change history, even with time travel. I saw this movie shortly after it came out and it pretty much set in stone my beliefs in time travel. Even if you can travel to the past it doesn't matter. Time happens all at once and you can't change it.
The film is based on the French film La Jetee, which is told in photographs. Pitt’s performance was nominated for the supporting Oscar but he didn’t win. Should’ve in my opinion, but he finally won last year for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood so well deserved.
Told you in the past. I absolutely LOVE the way you analize the films. Would you PLEASE review M. Night Shyamalan's - THE SIXTH SENSE - ? .... I guarantee it will blow your mind BUT I won't say a word why. Can't wait for your follow up to Silence of the Lambs with HANNIBAL. I lloved it as much but many couldn't get over the fact that Jodie Foster was replaced because she refused to do a sequel. I for one can not wait to see what you think about it. THANKS ..!
Best line of the movie delivered by the female scientist on the plane who is from the future: "I'm in insurance." BOOM mind blown!! The whole point of the movie in one line. The future scientists have already cured the virus. They just want to make sure that the past happens to their likings because they are in charge in that dystopian future. So they are orchestrating EVERYTHING to the end of spreading of the virus.
Saw this film when I was 7 years old with my dad on VHS and didn't know what it was about, then I realized it involved time travel and trying to stop a deadly virus from destroying humanity. Well, it's 2020, and yeah... Crazy!
I agree, Terry Gilliam is the Bomb and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was amazing. I would highly reccomend watching The Fisher King if you haven't seen it.
I used to think the ending was very bleak but on rewatch, I like you, spotted the scientist from the future sat on the plane next to David Morse's character. So, although the virus gets out (and it was always going to happen cos Cole says that very thing - causality and all that), we can assume that the scientist gets hold of the virus from Morse and travels back to the future to help those who are still alive. Essentially, Cole's mission is a success even if he didn't have a direct hand in it.
Yes, that was the scientist on the plane next to him at the end. Remember, the point was never to stop the virus or the apocalypse, but to develop a vaccine so they could return to the surface. She was there to get a direct sample of the virus.
One of the most important parts of the movie isn't the virus, the dystopian future, the time travel paradox, or even the story. There are three main themes, one of which is the obvious predestination paradox, but one most people missed is the concept, 'Do you _really_ know?" We claim to be experts. We have people who claim to know all sorts of answers, including our purpose in life, lack of purpose, or if we're the only life in the universe, or if anything matters (or not). And you want to know what? You don't know. That's why Dr. Railly's emotional outburst, 'BUT I DON'T KNOW!' means so much. As much as a mortal person can be, she _is_ an expert in her field of study. And she is wrong. She had evidence right in front of her and her preconceptions clouded what was there. What makes her character heroic is that she admits her shortcomings and takes action to resolve them. Whether she did it right or wrong, whether she succeeded or not does not matter as much as the sad realization so many other people have access to the same facts, but then blindly shoved them away to keep on to their preset conclusion. These words aren't left to condemn. Quite the contrary. Just like '12 Monkeys' actually ends on a message that there is hope in the future, perhaps we should all take some time to reconsider a lot of the preset conclusions we have for ourselves. _Do_ we really know what we 'know'? Just for consideration.
I love Terry Gilliam! This is such a great movie. You definitely need to try _The City of Lost Children_ by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro. Very reminiscent of Gilliam's style. It's also an incredibly unique and original story in a dark surreal world. I promise you won't be disappointed. The film is in French so you'll need to watch it with subtitles... the English dub version just isn't as good. It stars Ron Pearlman.
The Doctors: "All right, sir. Tell us your story." Me: "OK... I come from the year 2037. In the year 2020, a new virus appeared in some cities in China. Our scientists called it Coronavirus. There seemed to be no problem at first, but soon it started to grow in Europe and then the rest of the world. The politicians said not to worry, the pandemic would pass soon. But to date, scientists have been unable to find a cure. So they sent me back in time to find the original virus, hoping that scientists can find the vaccine." The Doctors: "Give this man a tranquilizer and put him in a straitjacket."
Another great reaction. I really like this movie, but agree that the pacing isn't quite on-point in the first act which I think can cause some casual viewers to 'wander off' and then find themselves not understanding what's going on.
K. So a last plug for Altered States. I watch a couple react channels, and while they are all insightful and good commentators, yours is definitely the most intelligence and logic based commentary I watch. For this reason I really think youd like Altered States. It is definitely one of the better thinking persons movies out there and with great acting as well. Many people dont get it, but Im pretty sure you will. Im gonna post the trailer here, since it shows very little spoilers, and I know it will only pique your interest more lol. Also still hoping for Exorcist 3 in October. I rewatched 1 again and am shocked that there were so many tie in's to Ex3 that I had forgot about that I have a newfound appreciation for it. Happy Movies! th-cam.com/video/67lYG7a4YOA/w-d-xo.html
Being a Dutch Nerd... I'm curious, what type/model is the ancient electronic typewriter you have there in the background? Please indulge me, I need to know! :)
I love old tech! It's my dad's old typewriter from the early 90s I think. It's a Panasonic R560 Electric Typewriter. It actually worked till about 2010 before it died. I still keep it around though :)/
During the character study for this role, Brad Pitt underwent psychiatric coaching under Dr. Laszlo Gyulai to develop institutionalized character's mannerisms. He spent so much time studying mental illnesses and behaviour ticks that he actually developed one and still has not been able to break it. Its his flippant hand use in front of his chest and he does it in every movie since this one. To get him into the role they'd take away his smokes on set making him tense and agitated (at his request).
It's funny how you said you enjoy a serious Bruce Willis when an other youtube reactor said he didnt know Bruce Willis could be a comic actor after watching the 5th element.
On the ending: i believe thats the scientist and she saved the future. But i like that its not exactly said for sure so it leaves it up to interpretation. But i disagree with you on bruce willis acting like McLean. Imo this is bruce's most unique acting job, however, he has limited range and i think this movie demonstrates a new side of willis i really enjoyed
If you like Gilliam, and you haven't seen it, please, please, please, react to Brazil (whichever version you like, but the 140 min International Cut is probably best). I have never seen anyone react to it. I think it's some of Gilliam's best work (although I'm a particular fan of the Fisher King and Life of Brian, as well).
This movie has been sticking to my mind. The virus is being spreading. That guy carrying the trunk of the virus looks something that represents one of my prejudices.
Great review. You say nothing changes in the end and the virus still spreads, but we clearly see the female scientist from the future sitting next to the virus guy on the plane. She seems to be the exact same age as she was in the future, so doesn't it imply that she herself has been sent back to stop him, based on intel from Cole and the other time travelers? That's how I interpreted it anyway
I love this movie. I have seen it at least 10 times. I'm still not clear on the voice that called him "Bob" and who he was. The lady next to David Morse at the end sure looked like the scientist but that left another question for me. Have you seen "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo"? (The Finch one) Great movie.
@@ShanWatchesMovies I've seen both. The Fincher one was much better to me. Might make a good video to have you compare them.. Good job on the reviews by the way.
@@ShanWatchesMovies it's strange, and telling. Many weeks at number one. Best supporting acctress Oscar. Robin Williams and Jeff Bridgess.....and it is pleasantly obscure. Pure cinema.
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This movie, which I love, is an example of a closed loop predestination time travel story. The past is set in stone, it is predestined to happen and nothing you can do can change it. Even if you are able to go back in time, no matter what you do to try to change things, the past is already written and you either have no effect, or your actions turn out to be part of the events that created the past as you know it.
The lady on the plane was one of the scientists. Thanks to James, they were able to locate where the virus was I in its purest form. They then sent the scientist back but she was only there to get a sample of the virus at its source, thus bringing it back to the present and hopefully they can manufacture a cure and humanity can once again live on the surface and begin to rebuild.
That's the closest to a happy ending this movie can get with the rules it set for itself.
Great reaction and cinematic analysis!
This was probably one of the best time travel movies ever made. They pointed out, several times, that you can't change the past. And, as it turns out, all the things they thought they were doing that could change things, had already occurred, right down to James seeing himself get killed.
The scientist from future introduces herself as being "in insurance", a nice play on words for being the back-up to handle the virus spreader.
Ya she was gonna crash them plane to destroy the virus and the spreader, I saw this in theaters when I was like 13 and it keeps getting better every time I see it
@@citizensunitednegatingtech9783 The past can't be changed. She is there to get a sample of the virus to bring back to the future (or present time). That's all she can do.
@@citizensunitednegatingtech9783 Crashing the plane would have achieved nothing. The vial containing the virus was opened in the airport.
@@FulciLives exactly, the scientists in the future needed a sample of the virus from the past in order to find a vaccine, cure in the future. Cole does succeed in that sense. He saved all the people in the future from eventually dying, possibly even the love of his life. She would of been about 70 years old and living somewhere under ground... I think that would of been a great ending credit scene. Madeline Stowe in aged makeup arriving at the beach they were going to escape too 30 years prior.
@@itubeutubewealltube1 Perhaps she is the old lady.
The glance from Railey to the young James near the end is the most important event of the film. Without its effect on Cole the time travel project would not have succeeded. And did you notice that every example in Railey's lecture, including the guy who appeared in 14th-century England, was a time traveler? In the second scene, where Cole is chosen for volunteer duty, that character is seen being hauled up on a hook in the background. He also appears in Philadelphia as a street preacher quoting Revelations, saying "You're one of us!" The attention to detail is astounding and no one gets this film the first time through.
"so that was like a flashback or a flash forward." You're both right!!
The airport boarding pass lady is 'Honey Bunny' from Pulp Fiction, Amanda Plummer, daughter of Christopher Plummer who played Goynes Sr in this film.
Gilliam was inspired to make this movie by a 1962 French short film called "La Jetée". It's only 28 minutes, and you can find the full version on TH-cam, so definitely worth checking out imo. Thanks for the reaction/review!
Saw the French film in film school.
actually it was Janet and David Peoples who wrote the screenplay based off La Jetee, Gilliam only liked the script and directed it according to his vision and the screenplay's
So happy to watch a reactor that is familiar with Gilliam react to this movie. I grew up watching Time Bandits, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, and Brazil. When this movie came out I was already familiar with his style so I was able to thoroughly enjoy it. One of my favorite Brad Pitt performances. Thank you for your reaction!
Hey Shan, great review and reaction to one of my all time favorite movies.
One running theory about this movie is that scientists actually figured out who spread the virus thanks to James' last call. The female scientist was on the plane was the future version of herself and she exposed herself to the virus in order to go back to the future and analyze the plague and find a cure.
Its not a theory the insurance lady did go back in time and stop him
12 Monkeys is a great movie and one of my favorites. Brad Pitt does crazy so well with all the twitching and hand movements. Even the way he talks.
If you like Terry Gilliam movies and have not seen it I would recommend Time Bandits. It's from 1981 and is typical Terry. Great reaction and review!
Seconded.
thanks for the recommendation and the compliments!
I saw Time Bandits in the theater with my family on vacation. LOVE that movie. Such a memorable film! I keep HOPING someone reacts to it. Brazil is also a fantastic and mesmerizing movie. I saw that for the first time while stoned in college. Both are some of my favorites.
I watched Time Bandits 40-50 times...
Tideland Is pretty good too
The “Have a merry Christmas!” voice message James heard was indeed from Kathryn, but was so garbled you couldn’t tell it was her... unless you had the captions on, then it reads [Kathryn’s voice:] onscreen as an accidental spoiler.
One of my favorite movie of all time !
And dude that music is so dope, it's actually a reinterpretation of "Suite Punta del Este" from the great Astor Piazzolla !
The perfect match!
Gilliam and Piazzolla were meant to be!
Two time travel movies I really enjoy are this and The Terminator, doing a great job of using time travel in a way that is satisfying without taking the easy way out of trying to change the past.
The woman on the plane at the end was indeed one of the scientists from the future. So that gave the film a kinda sorta happy ending since it meant she was going to obtain a sample of the virus so they could cure it in the future. But Bruce Willis's character is stuck forever, seeing his own death, then experiencing it while his younger self sees it, again and again, a life that's turned in on itself. So depressing.
It's a bittersweet ending I think. although they have a cure for the future they couldn't prevent the virus's spread in the present
@@ShanWatchesMovies I think the folks in the future wanted the cure and they wanted control of the world. They didn't want to stop the virus from getting out in the first place.
Your assumptions are based on hope for female scientist being on a good side. What if she (is now)/was from the beginning on a dark side as well as that male scientist?
You are consistently reviewing films that I love. Get out of my head.
hahahaha thank you
@@ShanWatchesMovies I embedded your review of The Thing on my blog btw: agentintellect.blogspot.com/2020/10/reaction-videos.html
always love time travel twists an the mental institution parts add to the confusion.. have not seen any one else review this movie.. happy to have shared it with you
I too love Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas! I would like to see you react to another movie by Terry Gilliam: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) to see what you say about the cinematography... Also of course Brazil (1985)!
The Fisher King is great too! But Brazil is a must
I'm definitely watching Brazil soon!
I've always been on the fence about "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", huge fan of the book (and most things H.S. Thompson), but "Brazil" and "Baron Munchausen", definitely yes!
The Fisher King is an underrated Gilliam classic you should check out if you haven't already. Great performances by Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges.
Will do, thanks!
The Fisher King is the only Gilliam film I like.
I confirm, it's a very interesting movie.
Yes! It's one of my favorite movies of all time. I haven't seen anyone react to it. Please do it, Shan!
Should have netted Robin Williams a Best Actor Oscar, but Silence of the Lambs came out the same year and Hopkins got it.
As usual, I'm so impressed with your breakdown of the films you review. I'm excited to see your channel grow and when you have tens of thousands of subscribers I'll be able to say I was watching you before you had a thousand! Thanks for taking your time to entertain us during these troubled times.
Thank you Amy! I'm glad you enjoyed!!
I love this movie. Gilliam makes a beautiful but haunting depiction of the world and the future... an even better example is in his film Brazil, which I highly recommend.
That's another Gilliam film I'm looking forward to for sure! It's already on the list!
Concur on Brazil. If you don't love it I'll eat a bug. You should track down Le Jette, acknowledged as the source of this movie. No self-respecting film student should leave home without it. Best. Leo.
I will be watching Brazil soon. And yes I own a copy of Le Jette, but it's been collecting dust for the past 5 years. I should really watch that too lol
was hoping someone would bring up brazil
@@ShanWatchesMovies The interesting thing about "Le Jette", is that it tells the whole story in still pictures.
"The portrayal of recreational substances is way too accurate in the film".
You got that right.
Trust me I know 😂
@@ShanWatchesMovies The LSD scenes in particular are legit. ;)
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@@ShanWatchesMovies I knew there was a reason i liked this channel lol
@@ShanWatchesMovies 😁
I remember as a kid this being the movie where my Dad said to me "Y'know, Brad Pitt actually CAN act. REALLY well. He's not just a pretty-boy."
This was my exact reaction at the time
"Then, they took everything about me and put it into a computer where they created this model of my mind. Yes! Using that model they managed to generate every thought I could possibly have in the next, say, 10 years. Which they then filtered through a probability matrix of some kind to - to determine everything I was gonna do in that period. So you see, she knew I was gonna lead the Army of the Twelve Monkeys into the pages of history before it ever even occurred to me. She knows everything I'm ever gonna do before I know it myself. How's that?"🖕
Please, please, please react to "The Fisher King" by Terry Gilliam. It is his best film imo and the performances are incredible. Nobody ever talks about this film which was nominated for multiple Academy Awards, including a win by Mercedes Rheul for Supporting Actress. It's my favorite performances by Robin Williams AND Jeff Bridges, and Michael Jeter's performance is one of my faves ever committed to celluloid.
I'll add it to the list :)
@@ShanWatchesMovies It's a powerful story of society and romance and redemption. I can't recommend it enough. Most people don't wrap their heads around this film on first watch, but I think you can. Your ability to dissect and discern shines, Shan. Keep up the great work.
One of Pitts best, but least known, performances.
Gilliam was one of my heroes growing up (largely for the films he made up until 12 Monkeys and his work with Monty Python), but Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas remains hard to swallow. Everyone involved in that movie really gave it their all, but it exists as a hollow carnival ride, and misses the real satire of Hunter Thompson's novel. Gilliam's best work (Time Bandits, Brazil, Fisher King) you can feel in the pit of your stomach.
If you take requests, I'd recommend Kubrick's 2001, or, if you've already seen it, The Shining. His use of music in those films (especially 2001) is absolutely brilliant. And if you really want to keep on watching horror films, watch Cronenberg's The Fly. Holy crap.
12 Monkeys! YES! i think this film is super well executed in its entirety. D*mn good Movie
"So that was a...
A) ...flash back."
B) ...flash forward."
C) ...dream of some sort."
D) all of the above
Great video, I thoroughly enjoy your appreciation of the filming techniques/ sound/ lighting design.
Hahaha thank you!
Move suggestion: Amadeus. Some of the best acting out there. Both of the "lead" actors were nominated for their roles in the movie and I think you'd really enjoy it.
Probably my favourite film of all time.
This was the movie that made me notice Brad Pit as a real actor for the first time. Every word of his performance was memorized and in the script. He delivered them all like it was completely his own... crazy good performance.
I always forget Christopher Plummer is in this. Check him out in Beginners if you haven't, quite a great performance and a great movie.
Far and away the best 12 monkeys reaction imo. Loved the info on the director and you're a great speaker.
Great movie!
I recommend Starman with Jeff Bridges for viewing.
Pitt's performance is amazing!... However, it is so memorable that now, whenever I hear a woman gush over how hot Brad Pitt is, I can't help but think of him in this movie and go "This guy? Really?" LOL!
This is one of my absolute favourite movies. Thank you for your excellent reaction and commentary.
I highly recommend Natural Born Killers, if you haven't already seen it.
Movie Making Magic.
Bravo! Good reaction. One of my favourite films.
Thank you!
Nice! A really good Terry Gilliam flick with a well thought out plot and great acting all around. The background on the tv and PC in the frame are great!
Thank you! I decided to improve the set up a little bit! And yes, 12 Monkeys was very good, way better than I expected!
Now it’s time for Gullium’s “Brazil” (long version, DO NOT WATCH the studio hatchet job).
Brazil soon for sure!
@@ShanWatchesMovies you will see one of De Niro's weirdest roles in Brazil, one of my favorite movies of all time.
Brazil is soooo good
Brazil was my favorite Gilliam flick until this movie came out.
I love this movie because even though our guy doesn't win, you can't change the past, the future was able to be saved.
You missed it...Jones says her job is "insurance"...
love this movie, a recomendation: react to City of God (Brazilian movie nominated to oscar in 2004), a really great movie, greetings from Rio
Shan, somewhat surprised you taking Gilliam to task for not moving the film along quicker at the beginning by using more exposition. That's certainly a valid opinion and one I'm certain Gilliam considered. But he chose to go the 2001: A Space Odyssey route, who's pacing would also have quickened by an info-drop at the start. (For the longest time, Kubrick had an opening narration scripted that went unused. Worth a peek; it's probably online somewhere.) To put it more succinctly, both Gilliam and Kubrick chose the Show Don't Tell course. Best. Leo.
Gilliam is a great visual sorry teller and I just wished I would have gotten a little more exposition through the visuals. The future was so well made that I would have liked to seen some more world building! Still great film though!
One thing I find really really interesting in this movie is how no matter how many times they knew information and tried to change the future ultimately it was just a loop.
Cyberpunk at its finest 👌 one of my all time favorites. The Aesthetic and atmosphere is amazing.
My personal favorite Gilliam flick. I didn't get the impression that Pitt's father had anything at all to do with the release of the virus, other than that by discussing his plans to strengthen security around the virus he may have triggered the extremist to seize the moment and take action. I thought Pitt's character was a bit too cartoony, but I guess his antics add some energy and surreal humor to balance out the overall bleakness of the material. Which now that I think about it, is probably exactly the intent, given the cartoon sound effects coming from the TV during his ranting in the mental hospital.
I also love Terry Gilliam films. Really enjoy your reactions and insights. Would love to see your reaction to The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
Regarding the ending: I always suspects that Willis did save the day due to the fact that the communication got back to the future in time. That’s why the older lady from the Leaders from the future showed up in the plane at the end. The mission is about to be successful. At least they mitigated the damage.
You can't change history, even with time travel. I saw this movie shortly after it came out and it pretty much set in stone my beliefs in time travel. Even if you can travel to the past it doesn't matter. Time happens all at once and you can't change it.
Oh man, I love that more reactors are hitting some of these cult classics!
"So was that a flashback or a flash forward?"
"Yes."
They used the music for the film "Vertigo", also in the theater scene. Bernard Herrmann's score from Vertigo is one of the best ever written.
11:23 look, it's Stabler from Law & Order: SVU.
Duh Duh.
If you watch alien 3 you should watch the special addition/assembly cut it adds about 30 minutes of cut content and is the much superior version
i prefer the dog over the cow.
The assembly cut is the best, BUT the chestburster ending in the theatrical cut is essential. They should be combined.
The film is based on the French film La Jetee, which is told in photographs. Pitt’s performance was nominated for the supporting Oscar but he didn’t win. Should’ve in my opinion, but he finally won last year for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood so well deserved.
Told you in the past. I absolutely LOVE the way you analize the films. Would you PLEASE review M. Night Shyamalan's - THE SIXTH SENSE - ? .... I guarantee it will blow your mind BUT I won't say a word why. Can't wait for your follow up to Silence of the Lambs with HANNIBAL. I lloved it as much but many couldn't get over the fact that Jodie Foster was replaced because she refused to do a sequel. I for one can not wait to see what you think about it. THANKS ..!
Not much to add. Comment for your analytics. Keep it up. The Crow. Dark City.
Best line of the movie delivered by the female scientist on the plane who is from the future: "I'm in insurance." BOOM mind blown!! The whole point of the movie in one line. The future scientists have already cured the virus. They just want to make sure that the past happens to their likings because they are in charge in that dystopian future. So they are orchestrating EVERYTHING to the end of spreading of the virus.
Saw this film when I was 7 years old with my dad on VHS and didn't know what it was about, then I realized it involved time travel and trying to stop a deadly virus from destroying humanity. Well, it's 2020, and yeah... Crazy!
Pretty much 2020
I agree, Terry Gilliam is the Bomb and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was amazing. I would highly reccomend watching The Fisher King if you haven't seen it.
I used to think the ending was very bleak but on rewatch, I like you, spotted the scientist from the future sat on the plane next to David Morse's character. So, although the virus gets out (and it was always going to happen cos Cole says that very thing - causality and all that), we can assume that the scientist gets hold of the virus from Morse and travels back to the future to help those who are still alive. Essentially, Cole's mission is a success even if he didn't have a direct hand in it.
Gilliam's film "Brazil" is my favourite of all time.
Not a big part, but the head doctor at the asylum is Frank Gorshin, who was probably most famous for his role as the Riddler in the old 60s Batman.
Yes, that was the scientist on the plane next to him at the end. Remember, the point was never to stop the virus or the apocalypse, but to develop a vaccine so they could return to the surface. She was there to get a direct sample of the virus.
Nice PC build in the background there. Seeing a Zotac 1080 is that? Thermaltake AIO. Like the red theme. 😍
Thank you! 1080Ti 😁
David Morse was great in The Crossing Guard. I enjoy your ups man, cheers.
One of the most important parts of the movie isn't the virus, the dystopian future, the time travel paradox, or even the story. There are three main themes, one of which is the obvious predestination paradox, but one most people missed is the concept, 'Do you _really_ know?" We claim to be experts. We have people who claim to know all sorts of answers, including our purpose in life, lack of purpose, or if we're the only life in the universe, or if anything matters (or not). And you want to know what? You don't know.
That's why Dr. Railly's emotional outburst, 'BUT I DON'T KNOW!' means so much. As much as a mortal person can be, she _is_ an expert in her field of study. And she is wrong. She had evidence right in front of her and her preconceptions clouded what was there. What makes her character heroic is that she admits her shortcomings and takes action to resolve them. Whether she did it right or wrong, whether she succeeded or not does not matter as much as the sad realization so many other people have access to the same facts, but then blindly shoved them away to keep on to their preset conclusion.
These words aren't left to condemn. Quite the contrary. Just like '12 Monkeys' actually ends on a message that there is hope in the future, perhaps we should all take some time to reconsider a lot of the preset conclusions we have for ourselves. _Do_ we really know what we 'know'?
Just for consideration.
One of Pitt's best acting gigs.
I love Terry Gilliam! This is such a great movie. You definitely need to try _The City of Lost Children_ by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro. Very reminiscent of Gilliam's style. It's also an incredibly unique and original story in a dark surreal world. I promise you won't be disappointed. The film is in French so you'll need to watch it with subtitles... the English dub version just isn't as good. It stars Ron Pearlman.
Really enjoy your analysis. Well done.
This is my second favorite time travel movie because there is no paradox to be resolved. I believe my favorite is Predestination, with Ethan Hawke.
Annihilation is a great movie to watch this month :) love your reactions, man. Top notch!
You should also watch "Brazil". The best film of Terry Gilliam, imo.
My favorite Gilliam movie is "Brazil". Check it out, if you haven't already.
I'll definitely watch it soon!
You need to watch Brazil & TIme Bandits, Gilliam's best films
The Doctors: "All right, sir. Tell us your story."
Me: "OK... I come from the year 2037. In the year 2020, a new virus appeared in some cities in China. Our scientists called it Coronavirus. There seemed to be no problem at first, but soon it started to grow in Europe and then the rest of the world. The politicians said not to worry, the pandemic would pass soon. But to date, scientists have been unable to find a cure. So they sent me back in time to find the original virus, hoping that scientists can find the vaccine."
The Doctors: "Give this man a tranquilizer and put him in a straitjacket."
Yeah! That would never happen!
Fear and loathing is brilliant. Didn't know people didn't like it
Another great movie, another great reaction.
Noticed the "Batchild news"?
Holy shit, another F&L in LV fan ! We're on the same boat man
I watch it at least a couple of times a year!
We can't stop here! This is bat country!
@@ShanWatchesMovies Did you notice the royal flush ?
So far none of the reactors has commented Simon Jones, who played Arthur Dent in the BBC Radio production of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" :(
Another great reaction. I really like this movie, but agree that the pacing isn't quite on-point in the first act which I think can cause some casual viewers to 'wander off' and then find themselves not understanding what's going on.
K. So a last plug for Altered States. I watch a couple react channels, and while they are all insightful and good commentators, yours is definitely the most intelligence and logic based commentary I watch. For this reason I really think youd like Altered States. It is definitely one of the better thinking persons movies out there and with great acting as well. Many people dont get it, but Im pretty sure you will. Im gonna post the trailer here, since it shows very little spoilers, and I know it will only pique your interest more lol. Also still hoping for Exorcist 3 in October. I rewatched 1 again and am shocked that there were so many tie in's to Ex3 that I had forgot about that I have a newfound appreciation for it. Happy Movies!
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Being a Dutch Nerd... I'm curious, what type/model is the ancient electronic typewriter you have there in the background?
Please indulge me, I need to know! :)
I love old tech! It's my dad's old typewriter from the early 90s I think. It's a Panasonic R560 Electric Typewriter. It actually worked till about 2010 before it died. I still keep it around though :)/
@@ShanWatchesMovies Wow, so it has a history to it. That is inspiring indeed.
During the character study for this role, Brad Pitt underwent psychiatric coaching under Dr. Laszlo Gyulai to develop institutionalized character's mannerisms. He spent so much time studying mental illnesses and behaviour ticks that he actually developed one and still has not been able to break it. Its his flippant hand use in front of his chest and he does it in every movie since this one. To get him into the role they'd take away his smokes on set making him tense and agitated (at his request).
It's funny how you said you enjoy a serious Bruce Willis when an other youtube reactor said he didnt know Bruce Willis could be a comic actor after watching the 5th element.
Bruce Willis is a jack of all trades! But I wouldn't consider him a master of any. Still, a great actor with a lot of versatility!
Heehee I first knew him for comedy, in his role as David Addison in TV's "Moonlighting."
On the ending: i believe thats the scientist and she saved the future. But i like that its not exactly said for sure so it leaves it up to interpretation. But i disagree with you on bruce willis acting like McLean. Imo this is bruce's most unique acting job, however, he has limited range and i think this movie demonstrates a new side of willis i really enjoyed
If you like Gilliam, and you haven't seen it, please, please, please, react to Brazil (whichever version you like, but the 140 min International Cut is probably best). I have never seen anyone react to it. I think it's some of Gilliam's best work (although I'm a particular fan of the Fisher King and Life of Brian, as well).
3:05 Yeah, he's gone. He went through one too many Die Hard scenarios:)
I watched this in theatres and was more confused as I left the theatre than when I'd arrived.
The detective looks like Bruce Willis on screen date in Red and Reds.
This movie has been sticking to my mind. The virus is being spreading. That guy carrying the trunk of the virus looks something that represents one of my prejudices.
Great review. You say nothing changes in the end and the virus still spreads, but we clearly see the female scientist from the future sitting next to the virus guy on the plane. She seems to be the exact same age as she was in the future, so doesn't it imply that she herself has been sent back to stop him, based on intel from Cole and the other time travelers? That's how I interpreted it anyway
I love this movie. I have seen it at least 10 times. I'm still not clear on the voice that called him "Bob" and who he was. The lady next to David Morse at the end sure looked like the scientist but that left another question for me. Have you seen "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo"? (The Finch one) Great movie.
I've seen the original with Noomi Rapace not the Fincher version!
@@ShanWatchesMovies I've seen both. The Fincher one was much better to me. Might make a good video to have you compare them.. Good job on the reviews by the way.
The Fisher King is a must see.
If you liked this, don't miss the sequel, "12 MORE MONKEYS." Ha ha, just kidding.
Huge Slaughterhouse-Five vibes.
Have you seen The Fisher King? The directors masterpiece (in my humble non patron opinion).
Nope! I'll Google it, thanks!
@@ShanWatchesMovies it's strange, and telling. Many weeks at number one. Best supporting acctress Oscar. Robin Williams and Jeff Bridgess.....and it is pleasantly obscure. Pure cinema.
The Syfy show was great too.
I love Fear and Loathing.... Not my favorite tho... BUT, have u seen Where the Buffalo Roam? Where Bill Murray plays hunter s. Thompson...
I really like this movie.