In all ofTerry Gilliams impressive repertoire,12 Monkeysstands out as his most commercially successful and well-remembered.
And nobody can deny that Willisis capable of John McClane style bad-asseryandSixth Sensesubtlety alike.
But Gilliam had another reason for hiring the action mega-star.
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That reason was, according to the director, thatBruce Willis has a very penile-shaped head.
Why Does Bruce Willis Head Shape Matter in 12 Monkeys?
And I became obsessed with that.
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The actor is shown slipping latex gloves and booties over a full latex bodysuit.
The importance of the condom metaphor lies in the films themes of distrust and isolation in the dystopian future.
Is the plastic-covered future strange and sterile?
In 12 Monkeys, convict James Cole (Bruce Willis) travels back in time to learn the origin of a man-made virus that has unleashed worldwide chaos in the future. Terry Gilliam’s 1995 sci-fi movie, which boasts a cast that includes Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer, Madeleine Stowe, and David Morse, is based on Chris Marker’s 1962 short film La Jetée and originated a 2013 TV series adaptation.
Yes, but it is certainly easy to understand.
The brilliance of Gilliams Metaphor is in the wealth of meaning that viewers can extract for themselves.
Willis' role as James Cole became one of the strongest performances in his career.
Terry Gilliam is a great director.
Bruce Willis is a great actor.12 Monkeysis a great movie.
12 Monkeysis currently available to stream on Tubi in the U.S.
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