Okin
Okin

Okin

2012Movie85 minEnglish

Okin tells the story of a handsome but promiscuous man who became paralyzed after crossing a certain fetish boundary. His wife in turn made life unbearable for him and treated him badly. She ended up narrating how she ignored better suitors to be with her husband.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic84/100
Google Users85%
Director: Rian JohnsonGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a future where time travel is possible but illegal, a mob in the future sends targets back in time to be assassinated by 'loopers.' Joe, a looper, has his life turned upside down when his future self is sent back to be killed. He must fight for survival against himself and the mob.

Critical Reception

Looper was met with widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its inventive premise, compelling performances, and intricate plotting. It was also a commercial success, grossing over $176 million worldwide against a $30 million budget.

What Reviewers Say

  • A brilliantly conceived and executed science fiction thriller.
  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt delivers a career-defining performance.
  • Rian Johnson proves himself a master of genre filmmaking.

Google audience: Audiences lauded 'Looper' for its smart and original storyline, engaging action sequences, and strong performances from the lead actors. Many viewers appreciated the film's complex narrative and thought-provoking themes.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Golden Globe Awards and Best Science Fiction Film at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

Rian Johnson wrote the script for 'Looper' before he had directed his first feature film, 'Brick'.

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