Twelve Monkeys (1995)

Gilliam’s remake/expansion of Chris Marker's La Jetée (1962) is almost as good as the original. Stylistically it’s an occasionally disorientating experience with a subtly unrealistic depth of field that feels like a more restrained version of his Orwellian Brazil (1985). The result is one of the most accomplished and polished pieces of work he’s ever made. It’s also one of the most satisfying time travel stories that I've ever seen.
Bruce Willis makes every effort not to be Bruce Willis and delivers possibly the best performance of his career. Madeleine Stowe brings beauty and stability to an ugly world beset by tragedy.

4 divergent trips out of 5