The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys'

About This Movie

So this documentary, 'The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of Twelve Monkeys,' gives you a real behind-the-scenes peek at the creative process Terry Gilliam went through while crafting 'Twelve Monkeys.' It’s pretty raw and feels personal, almost like you're hanging out with him in the trenches. The pacing is a bit meandering but that’s part of the charm, you get to soak in the atmosphere of the production chaos. There’s plenty of focus on practical effects, which were a big deal for Gilliam, and seeing how they pulled off some of those sequences is fascinating. You’ll also catch glimpses of the performances, especially how Bruce Willis and Madeleine Stowe interacted with Gilliam's vision. Overall, it’s a unique take on the making of a film that’s already layered and complex.

Behind-the-scenes insightsFocus on practical effectsUnique perspective on Gilliam's vision