La Jetée Vs. 12 Monkeys
 

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

Right on. Can't wait.

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.

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!