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12 Monkeys (1995)

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NOTE: This commentary is not available on the original DTS disc, but is on the original "Collector's Edition" release as well as the May 2005 "Special Edition" release. The end of the commentary was cut off on the original releases (both DVD and laserdisc), but is complete on the May 2005 version.

Commentaries on this DVD:

Commentary 1: Director Terry Gilliam and producer Chuck Roven Rating:8.6/10 (33 votes) [graph]Login to vote or review
Reviewed by sdicht on May 28th, 2005:Find all reviews by sdicht
This is an exemplary commentary track. Terry Gilliam dominates the track and he is insightful and funny as always. Producer Charles Rosen provides just enough to trigger stuff Terry would otherwise not comment on and while he doesn't have much to add he is not completely overshadowed by Terry's towering presence either. Topics include about every aspect of the movie, from shooting, effects, story, allusions, etc. Just everything - and not just stuff that was covered in the documentary (The Hamster Factor), and there is not a single moment of silence in this track, the pace is always perfect and the energy never down.
Reviewed by Cinecdoche on May 21st, 2009:Find all reviews by Cinecdoche
I concur with sdicht. Its rare in a commentary track that a director is as willing to admit where he was wrong on a film as Gilliam is. Embracing and parodying his own ego, funny and real. Both men point out details that can easily be missed, moments the actors fought for and how they tried not to make this a "Terry Gilliam" film. Quite enjoyable.
   
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