Save Ferris

is 12 Monkeys widely considered a 'Cult Film' or 'Cult Classic'???

Pointyskull

In my world, it's considered a "classic".

Trigger

Well, it wasn't a mega-blockbuster I don't think and I guess I loved it alot - so I'd say there's a cult following... (cult of one).

Save Ferris

I've only seen this movie billed as an 'action movie' yet i always felt it was so much more. One of the best time travel movies plotwise, and quirky and intriguing enough to be cult status IMHO also.

jfoobar

Well, it is here anyway.

I suppose it probably is.

LBPound

I don't really see it as a "cult" film. It was the #1 film in America for two weeks in a row, and while it didn't put up Toy Story numbers, it was widely seen and is widely considered one of last decade's best films.

Pants

Being a Gilliam film it automatically has a "cult" of followers, Gilliam Fans. But it isn't a cult film in the sense that it is little seen, but w/ a rabid following. It was a big hit. I think it made over $150 million in its first run. And was a big hit on DVD because it was one of the best early special editions.

Jepthah

Too popular to be cult, too refined to be a 'blockbuster.' My favorite category. A just plain great classic movie of its kind.

jaeufraser

I'd agree, the movie is a little too well known and respected to be considered "cult". On the other hand, it wasn't some mega blockbuster, grossing a profitable sum for a relatively inexpensve movie. 160 mil worldwide for a 29 million dollar movie is quite good. On that note I am quite a fan of that movie. While I know the high regard that Gilliam's other movies hold with some people, this one is my favorite of his and I feel it doesn't have the pacing issues his other movies have. It's lean, mean, and very intelligent.