Wednesday, February 13, 2008

I Sense 6-12 Dead Monkeys

I ask every movie buff that I know this question. What is up with M Night Shyamalan and Terry Gilliam? Do they have the same astrological sign? (No) Did they collaborate or even plagiarize one another on their films The Sixth Sense (1999) and Twelve Monkeys (1995)? Somehow these films have been karmically linked, I'm just not sure how. There are so many similarities between them....
TopicThe Sixth SenseTwelve Monkeys
Inspiration inspired by an episode from the short-lived television series Are You Afraid of The Dark inspired by the short film, La Jetée
Title Numeric, hints at key plot point Numeric, subtly hints at key plot point
Protagonist Cole Sear James Cole
Famous Quote "I See Dead People" "All I see are dead people."
Setting Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA
Headline Actor Bruce Willis Bruce Willis
Protagonist has
Unique ability to see dead people Unique immunity from deadly virus
Business Budget: $55M
Opening Weekend: $26.6M, (~50% of budget)
Total Gross: $293.5M; performs well beyond expectations
Budget: $29M
Opening Weekend: $14.2 (~50% of budget)
Total Gross: $56M; performs beyond expectations
Awards Haley Joel Osment
Nominated, Oscar Best Supporting Actor
Nominated, Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Brad Pitt
Nominated, Oscar Best Supporting Actor
Won, Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Aftermath for Director
Hasn't done much sinceHasn't done much since
Anagrammed NamesMy math hangnails
Literal Grimy


Freaky, isn't it?

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