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Loonies
After the passing of a comet, a handful of mental patients escape into the woods where unsuspecting folks soon become their victims.
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Plot Summary
A group of down-on-their-luck guys living in a rundown New York City neighborhood decide to rob a bank to solve their financial problems. As they get deeper into the criminal underworld, they face betrayal and escalating violence. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the desperate measures people take when pushed to the edge.
Critical Reception
Loonies received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences alike. While some viewers appreciated its gritty portrayal of working-class struggles and its dark humor, many found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. The film was largely overlooked by mainstream critics.
What Reviewers Say
Some found the film's attempt at dark comedy and gritty realism to be hit-or-miss.
The plot was criticized for being derivative of other crime dramas.
Character motivations were often seen as unclear or inconsistent.
Google audience: Audience reception for Loonies is largely unavailable, with no significant trends in what viewers specifically liked or disliked on Google reviews.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Staten Island, New York, aiming for an authentic portrayal of the neighborhood depicted.
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