Is 12 Monkeys Considered a 'Cult Film'?

Save Ferris · 04-11-03, 08:21 AM

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

12thmonkey · 04-11-03, 08:30 AM

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

Trigger · 04-11-03, 08:31 AM

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 · 04-11-03, 09:11 AM

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 · 04-11-03, 09:32 AM

Well, it is here anyway.

I suppose it probably is.

LBPound · 04-11-03, 09:43 AM

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 · 04-11-03, 10:57 AM

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 · 04-11-03, 01:11 PM

Too popular to be cult, too refined to be a 'blockbuster.' My favorite category.

A just plain great classic movie of its kind.

jaeufraser · 04-12-03, 03:27 PM

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.

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Save Ferris DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12,677	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. __________________ This weeks horoscope: “You’ll spend your remaining years hooked up to a machine, which is sad, as it’s the kind that checks e-mail and sends out texts.”

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LBPound DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 16,666	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. __________________ ultimatedisney.com

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Save Ferris DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12,677	Is 12 Monkeys Considered a 'Cult Film'? is 12 Monkeys widely considered a 'Cult Film' or 'Cult Classic'??? __________________ This weeks horoscope: “You’ll spend your remaining years hooked up to a machine, which is sad, as it’s the kind that checks e-mail and sends out texts.”

04-11-03, 10:57 AM	#7
Pants Banned Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: "Sitting on a beach, earning 20%" Posts: 6,154	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.

04-11-03, 01:11 PM	#8
Jepthah DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Fascination Street Posts: 6,521	Too popular to be cult, too refined to be a 'blockbuster.' My favorite category. A just plain great classic movie of its kind. __________________ "If a sufficient number of people who wanted to stop war really did gather together, they would first of all begin by making war upon those who disagreed with them. And it is still more certain that they would make war on people who also want to stop wars but in another way." -- Gurdjieff

04-12-03, 03:27 PM	#9
jaeufraser DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 4,551	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.