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Looper (2012) 7.6
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7.6/10 from 222,472 users
Metascore: 84/100
Reviews: 579 user | 518 critic | 44 from Metacritic.com In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent 30 years into the past, where a hired gun awaits. Someone like Joe, who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by transporting back Joe's future self. Director:Rian JohnsonWriter:Rian Johnson |
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Cast
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| Bruce Willis | ... | ||
| Emily Blunt | ... | ||
| Paul Dano | ... | ||
| Noah Segan | ... | ||
| Piper Perabo | ... | ||
| Jeff Daniels | ... | ||
| Pierce Gagnon | ... | ||
| Qing Xu | ... |
Old Joe's Wife
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Beatrix
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Jesse
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Dale
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Zach
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Storyline
In the year 2044, a man working for a group of killers called "Loopers" (they work for the mob and kill people who are sent blindfolded back in time from the year 2074 by their bosses) recognizes a victim as himself. He hesitates resulting in the escape of his older self. Written by malachmcfreak
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Hunted by your future. Haunted by your past. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence, language, some sexuality/nudity and drug content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
28 September 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Looper: Asesinos del futuro See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$20,801,552 (USA) (28 September 2012)Gross:
$66,468,315 (USA) (28 December 2012)Company Credits
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Joe: Time travel has not yet been invented. But thirty years from now, it will have been. It will be instantly outlawed, used only in secret by only the largest criminal organizations. It's nearly impossible to dispose of a body in the future... I'm told. Tagging techniques, whatnot. So when these criminal organizations in the future need someone gone, they use specialized assassins in our present called "Loopers." And so, my employers in the future nab the target, they zap them back to...
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The cash that Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Joe receives for two bars of silver at the film's beginning bear an image of China's Mao Zedong. See more »Goofs
When old Joe is leaving the golf-cart in which he blew out the windshield to kill the driver, the windshield is still in one piece, as seen in the reflections. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Joe: Time travel has not yet been invented. But thirty years from now, it will have been. It will be instantly outlawed, used only in secret by only the largest criminal organizations. It's nearly impossible to dispose of a body in the future... I'm told. Tagging techniques, whatnot. So when these criminal organizations in the future need someone gone, they use specialized assassins in our present called "Loopers." And so, my employers in the future nab the target, they zap them back to...
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I would have thought it doubtful that anyone could have anything new to add to the sci-fi sub category of time travel movies. After watching Looper yesterday, i'm happy to report that Rian Johnson has removed those doubts and given me hope that sci-fi in Hollywood can be more than just empty spectacle.
First off i would say, don't get discouraged from watching the film if you think its going to be too complex or difficult to follow. To follow the story and recognise characters motivations does require a little concentration, but not to the point that you wont enjoy the action beats and other more visceral elements.
The story is well constructed, information and plot points are presented at an entertaining and well judged pace. There are some nice little throw away visual references and metaphors which, if you catch them, add a nice texture to the story and stop it feeling too clinical in its plotting.
The script is tight, hard edged and very dry in its humour, the actors are fantastic. I think its fair to say that Joseph Gordon-Levitt is well on his way to being "one to watch", Bruce Willis pops back to life here, clearly enjoying himself again, (although i wouldn't say this is solely a Bruce Willis movie in that definition).
This is a brilliant movie experience, its an wholly original and entertaining idea, that the writer/director has managed to successfully transpose to film without, it would appear to a layman, pressure or interference from external sources.
No matter how much of a good time you will have watching this film (and you will), Hollywood could stand to learn much more from it.