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No one ever said there's something wrong with making a film that forces the viewer to think. Leaving the theater or popping the disc out of a DVD player, it can't hurt for discussion to ensue about what was viewed. For 12 Monkeys, you'll need some time to take it all in. Whether or not it makes any sense depends on what you get out of it.
The typical oddball direction and visions of Terry Gilliam make this 1995 piece stand out. Anyone who has delved into Gilliam's prior offerings like Brazil will instantly know who was behind the camera for this one. The story structure goes awry, even if it's gripping until the final frames.
The basics are straightforward. A virus has wiped out nearly all mankind, forcing survivors to live underground in a strict, controlled, dim, future. Bruce Willis plays James Cole, sent back in time to find the virus before it spreads with the mission to bring it back to the future so it can be studied, letting humans live on the surface once again.
As with any time travel plot device, much of 12 Monkeys is left up to the viewer. Glaring plot holes are evident regardless of how you take the movie as a whole, and the ending doesn't help matters. It's depressing to know the truth, yet the spread of the virus is never the true focus of the story. This is a character study of Cole and his fate.
There are too many questions left, however. You simply have to wonder how the beaten down human race is able to create a machine capable of time travel given the conditions of the futuristic Earth. Other concerns, including whether or not the life of Cole is repeated or he's able to escape are unclear. The time travel rules are never fully established, leaving critical plot points a mystery open to multiple interpretations.
12 Monkeys is still superb sci-fi, engrossing to the end. There's a wonderful twist in characters as Cole begins to believe he's crazy and his psychiatrist has to convince him he's right. Brad Pitt was nominated for an Oscar for his stand-out portrayal of a mental patient.
Those looking for a standard apocalyptic sci-fi thriller will come away wondering how anyone can appreciate 12 Monkeys. It's a complete break from the standard scenario, with no politics or scenes of disaster. It's a one-man fight for the fate of the entire human civilization. Regardless if it makes sense to you, the material here is powerful and unforgettable.
Presented in HD, you'll need to recheck your equipment and then the disc to make sure this is an upgrade over the standard DVD. This is a muted, ugly mess. Film grain and dirt are constantly high, while detail is non-existent. Aside from the lack of glaringly noticeable compression artifacts, this barely justifies a HD release, let alone one that's considered an improvement over SD DVD.
Most of the surround audio comes from the Paul Buckmaster soundtrack. It's wonderfully enveloping. Some atmospheric moments are noticeable, including wind billowing in multiple channels, and some nice opportunities for front speaker separation as well. It's hardly a mind-blowing, deafening Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 presentation, but it uses what's available effectively.
Carried over from the laserdisc release, the documentary The Hamster Factor & Other Tales of 12 Monkeys is a classic example of how to tell the story about the making of a film. At feature length (90 minutes), this deserves a full review by itself. The amount of on set material is staggering. It's a shame the video quality is abysmal, matching its original laserdisc release.
A commentary with Terry Gilliam and producer Charles Roven doesn't cover new material when compared to the documentary. It's a shame they don't dive deeper into the storyline to finally clear up questions as well. Finally, the 12 Monkeys Archives is 40 minutes of stills, pre-vis, and mock-ups. Like the documentary, these are a direct lift from the laserdisc release without any added resolution. Some of them are barely discernible.
It's tough to critique a movie like this without handing out spoilers. Needless to say, 12 Monkeys is very much a film that you'll need to see for yourself. You'll make a personal choice as to whether or not it makes enough sense to be considered a classic.

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One thing is for certain when it comes to James Vandenberg taking over as Iowa's starting quarterback this year: he won't be afraid of any situation.
Vandenberg proved that early on in his career, when as a skinny redshirt freshman he kept challenging senior linebacker Pat Angerer to wrestling matches. The results were fairly predictable.
"He has no mercy," Vandenberg said. "It's not like I could ever tap out -- he'd put me to sleep. He taught me a thing or two about toughness."
Vandenberg also likes to talk trash to teammate and wide receiver Marvin McNutt, insisting he can beat McNutt at basketball. Problem is, McNutt was a star basketball player in high school who could have played in college, and Vandenberg admits "it doesn't work out well" when the two play.
"James is crazy," McNutt says. "But I guess you have to be kind of crazy to play quarterback when you know 300-pounders are going to hit you."
It's not that Vandenberg is some kind of fearless hero. He's just a guy who loves to compete at anything, even when the odds are stacked against him.
Blame that on his upbringing. He grew up the oldest of five children and says all his other siblings brought everything they had at the eldest.
"They're way more fearless than I am," he said. "I'm talking blood, teeth, nails and broken arms whenever we played sports. There were some tough battles. My sister was a year younger than me, but she could kick my butt in just about everything."
The Hawkeyes hope all that competition has forged Vandenberg into the kind of leader they need. They've already seen him in a pressurized situation, as he had to replace an injured Ricky Stanzi two years ago during the heat of a Big Ten race. Virtually nobody gave him a shot to succeed as a first-time starter at Ohio State, but Vandenberg managed to keep his team in the game before an eventual loss in overtime.
He earned praise for his guts in that performance, but it didn't earn him a lot more playing time. Vandenberg sat behind Stanzi all of last season, throwing only eight passes in garbage time. So he's still largely an unknown as a starter.
"We felt if James had been called upon last year, he would have played very, very well based on what we saw at the end of the '09 season," head coach Kirk Ferentz said. "He's a year better as a football player in my mind right now than he was a year ago at this time, and we all felt good a year ago.
"So we expect him to play well. That being said, it's going to be new to him. He's going to have ups and downs early. As it goes on, it's going to get better."
Vandenberg has dreamed of this chance for years. He was born in Columbia, Mo., and moved around a lot as a kid as his father used military service to pay for medical school. When he reached fifth grade, the family settled into Keokuk, Iowa, where Toby Vandenberg is the head of the emergency rooms for two hospitals. Though the family's house was in the far southeast corner of Iowa -- "three minutes from Missouri and five minutes from Illinois," Vandenberg said -- their son's loyalty lay firmly with the Hawkeyes, whose games his father would take him to attend. Vandenberg idolized Tim Dwight and Drew Tate.
In his senior year of high school, Vandenberg led Keokuk to a Class 3A state title and set state records for passing yards and touchdown passes in a season. Once he got to Iowa, he spent three years learning under Stanzi, a noted film-room rat who went 26-9 as a starter.
"His whole work ethic kind of rubbed off on me," Vandenberg said. "I've never sat down and watched like five hours of film, but I watch some every day."
The two quarterbacks have similar height and arm strength, but the 6-foot-3 Vandenberg is about 20 pounds lighter.
"James reminds me a lot of Rick," McNutt said. "The only real difference between the two is experience."
It's time now for Vandenberg to get that experience, and how he plays will have a big influence on how the Hawkeyes fare in the Legends Division this year. One thing's for certain: He won't back down from the moment.


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- Opening times: 24 Hours / 7 Days
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Enjoy the affordable luxury of dropping off your car and letting us do the rest. Park your car as close as you can, hand your keys in, then walk to the terminal.
Why Book This Parking Space?
- Easy & hassle-free - simply walk to check-in from the car park
- Great for families, guests with a disability or business travellers
- Just a few minutes walk to check-in
- Official Meet and Greet service at T3
- Convenient, reliable service and great value for money
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If you're delayed picking your car up, you'll need to pay for the extra parking at the car park's normal rate (which is more expensive than the price you pay when you book with us). If you come back early, unfortunately we can't give you a refund for the time you've not used.
On Arrival
1. When you reach the entrance to the car park, please press the help button, then quote your car park booking reference number and name to a member of staff.
2. Once you have parked, simply unload your luggage and enter our Meet & Greet reception to deposit your key. Please note we only take receipt of your individual car key. Key rings and other keys cannot be accepted.
3. You will be given a receipt, which you should retain for your return.
On Return
When you return, visit the Meet & Greet cabin and present your receipt. Your key will be returned and your car will be waiting in one of the Meet & Greet car parking bays.
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1. Exit the M56 at Junction 5 and follow the signposts for Terminals 1 and 3.
2. Go straight ahead at the set of traffic lights, you will see the Hilton Hotel, followed quickly by Bewleys Hotel, on your left hand side.
3. Shortly afterwards you will reach a roundabout, take the 2nd exit for T3 Meet&Greet (T3 M&G)
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