View Full Version : La Jetée Vs. 12 Monkeys
alkytrio666
01-06-2008, 08:25 PM
So TCM is playing La Jetée, which is the 1962 short film that 12 Monkeys is based off. I haven't seen either, but I just hit record for the former.
I've heard that 12 Monkeys contains a damn fine twist, and I'm not sure which film I want to see it in first. So my question, to anyone who knows, is this: Are the endings the same in both movies? And, if so, does anyone have a recommendation on which to watch first? I'm thinking La Jetée, but I'm very open to suggestions on this.
Please. No spoilers.
Angelakillsluts
01-07-2008, 06:56 AM
they are very different obviously since La Jetée is a short story, I would watch La Jetée first though.
Roderick Usher
01-07-2008, 07:26 AM
they are very different obviously since La Jetée is a short story, I would watch La Jetée first though.
absolutely
La Jetee is told purely with narration through a series of still photography. It's odd and beautiful and should e seen before 12 Monkeys
And seeing as how you haven't seen them it would be unfair of me to tell you of the endings are the same - ha! - wouldn't want to spoil either film for you
alkytrio666
01-07-2008, 01:34 PM
absolutely
La Jetee is told purely with narration through a series of still photography. It's odd and beautiful and should e seen before 12 Monkeys
And seeing as how you haven't seen them it would be unfair of me to tell you of the endings are the same - ha! - wouldn't want to spoil either film for you
Haha, good point. I didn't think of it like that.
Thanks for the help...I'll be watching La Jetee tonight and 12 Monkeys will follow.
@Rod- Do you like 12 Monkeys? Is it a good adaptation?
Angelakillsluts
01-07-2008, 01:57 PM
I know that question wasn't directed at me, but 12 Monkeys is a classic in my opinion. Brad Pitt is also amazingly fun to watch and it's a movie you'll want to watch more than once.
Roderick Usher
01-07-2008, 03:25 PM
I agree with Angela
it's not a "faithful adaptation" but is has plenty of Gilliam whimsy and a really fun over-the-top performance from Pitt.
alkytrio666
01-07-2008, 03:50 PM
Right on. Can't wait.
The Mothman
01-07-2008, 03:53 PM
Ive seen Sans Soleil (sp?) by the same director. also all narrative, no plot. pretty lame if you ask me. looks like nothing more than a compilation of travel footage...which is exactly what it is.
12 monkeys is awesome however.
alkytrio666
01-09-2008, 11:13 AM
I watched La Jetée last night, and loved it. It was brilliant- a tour de force if I've ever seen one.
Can't wait to watch 12 Monkeys.
my cousin had a small part in 12 monkeys - he was #11
so - on a serious note - what did you think. i adore both of these films - gilliam is one of my all-time favorites (though he has the worst luck). has anyone seen the Lost in La Mancha documentary about gilliam trying to make a film - hliarious, heart-wrenching and informative - a definite 'must-see' for any gilliam fan!
alkytrio666
01-14-2008, 07:08 AM
I'm waiting 'til I get back to school in a week to see 12 Monkeys...none of the libraries around here have it, and I'm too much of a cheap bastard to get it from Blockbuster.
I can't wait to see it...I love Gilliam myself.
I was quite blown away by La Jetee, though.