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In the year 2044, time travel has not yet been invented but in 30 years it will have been. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target into the past where a looper, a hired gun, like Joe is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good until the day the mob decides to close the loop, sending back Joe's future self for assassination.
In 2074, time travel is illegal but still practiced by crime syndicates. They send their targets back to 2044, where 'loopers' – assassins – are paid to kill them. Joe, a looper, discovers his next target is his future self, creating a dangerous paradox. He must decide whether to kill his older counterpart or face the consequences from his crime bosses and a future bent on self-preservation.
Looper was a critical and commercial success, praised for its inventive premise, stylish direction, strong performances, and compelling narrative. It was lauded as a smart and original science fiction film that managed to balance complex ideas with thrilling action.
Praised for its high-concept premise and Rian Johnson's confident direction.
Lauded for its gripping action sequences and compelling character development.
Commended for blending thoughtful science fiction with noir elements.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated Looper for its originality and engaging plot, with many highlighting the thrilling chase sequences and the well-executed time travel paradoxes. Some viewers found certain plot points complex, but the overall sentiment was highly positive, with frequent praise for the performances.
Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Writers Guild of America Awards and Best Sci-Fi Film at the Saturn Awards. Emily Blunt received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt wore extensive prosthetics and makeup to resemble a younger Bruce Willis, including a wired nose and subtle facial reshaping.
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At the start this reminded me a little of “Jumper” (2008) as it delivers a cleverly crafted idea of how murder might look in the 22nd century. It’s the ruthless “Joe” (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who is in the employ of the mob and is routinely a...
<em>'Looper'</em> is entertaining! I had a fun time with this one. I guess that would come as little surprise given I do like basically everyone onscreen from other flicks, while that is true that isn't the sole reason for my enjoyment. ...
**Half-baked and weak genre mix with a pale Bruce Willis** The main character is an anti-hero and isn't able to win the viewer over story emotionally - that would be OK if the story were at least coherent - but it isn't. The time travel ...
neither here nor there Time travel can be an exciting plot device - if the writers take time to check and get everything right. Unfortunately, with Looper, they did not. Nor did director or producers choose a clear direction what this mo...
The plot is full of flaws. Quite like a even worse inception.
I am normally fairly hesitant concerning time-travel movies because it is next to impossible to get them right. They more or less always become very unrealistic and full of paradoxes. I would almost go as far as to say that producers making...
movie was a little slow and drawn out. action was ok but story was little weak.
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