Of course, Willis' character makes the most sense in this regard, but there are other options.
Given thatThe Sixth Sensewouldn’t be released for a little over three years, it’s a compelling parallel.
It could just be innocuous, but it’s hard to ignore in a movie about time travel.
However,12 Monkeyshas another, albeit more coincidental, connection toThe Sixth Sense.
Essentially, he does, but there’s a more sci-fi explanation than that.
In addition, the 1996 parts of the12 Monkeysmovie timelinetake place during the holidays.
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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.
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.