Looper (2012)

Looper (2012) Movie Reviews
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Cast: Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, Noah Segan

Director: Rian Johnson

Rating: R

Running Time: 118 min.

Synopsis: A hired gun from the future discovers that his greatest adversary is himself in this twisting sci-fi mindbender starring Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and directed by Rian Johnson (Brick, The Brothers Bloom). In the year 2047 time travel has yet to be invented. Thirty years later, however, it has. Though immediately outlawed, time-travel technology is quickly appropriated by the mob, and used to cleanly dispose of anyone deemed a threat. The process is simple: When the mob wants someone to disappear, they simply send them back to the year 2047, where an assassin known as a "looper" quickly carries out the hit, and disposes of the body. Joe Simmons (Gordon-Levitt) is one of the most respected loopers around. Each kill earns him a big payday, and he's got big plans to retire to France. Then, one day, as Joe patiently awaits the appearance of his next target near the edge of a remote corn field, he's shocked to come face-to-face with his future self (Bruce Willis). When the younger Joe hesitates, the older Joe makes a daring escape. Now, in order to avoid the wrath of his underworld boss (Jeff Daniels), young Joe must "close the loop" and kill his older counterpart. Meanwhile, the revelation that a powerful crime boss in the future has set the underworld ablaze pits the two Joes on a violent collision course, with the fate of a devoted mother (Emily Blunt) and her young son hanging in the balance. Paul Dano and Piper Perabo co-star.

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  • Oct 01, 2012 03:22 am

    Dennis said: A

    A-. Intense, extremely well acted, very well told story. Excellent all the way around. You must pay close attention. Great editing makes the story work.

  • Oct 05, 2012 12:52 am

    Bill said: A

    Sci-Fi at its best!

  • Oct 05, 2012 11:24 pm

    Peneflix said: B

    A MUST SEE FOR LOVERS OF SCIENCE-FICTION AND TIME TRAVEL IN PARTICULAR!

  • Oct 07, 2012 01:53 am

    Steve said: A

    A futuristic time-travel thriller wins the Academy Award? It could happen. Looper is that good, and the Best Actor Award may go to to a 6-year old boy.

  • Oct 07, 2012 05:22 am

    Margaret said: A

    Great sci-fi premise matched by quality acting. Highly recommend!

  • Oct 27, 2012 05:45 am

    Farid said: B

    Mind twisting but in a good way

  • Oct 27, 2012 05:03 pm

    Bruce said: A

    My wife and I liked this movie. It was difficult for about 30 minutes, as I was struggling to understand the concept. But then it all clicked. Strong finish.

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