Looper Review

Looper tells the story of a young man named Joe who works as a hitman for the mafia in the future. Targets from the even further future are sent to him to kill and despose of all traces that they existed. When the mafia chooses to end the contract with a Looper, they "close the loop" send back the target's future self to kill along with a payment of gold, and knowledge that they only have 30 years to live. When Joe is sent his future-self to kill, he hesitates, the target escapes, and both are now in trouble.

If I told you that I went into Looper with high hopes, I would be lying. From first glance, it appeared to nothing more than your run of the mill, September release, interesting concept, poor delivery, science fiction movie. Like last years stinker In Time Sure it has not one, but TWO of my favorite actors, but I thought it would be a confusing let down.

I was wrong.

Not only does Looper deliver high intensity action and phenomenal special effects, it also has substance. It answers the questions that I had about the trailers, and showcases new ideas that aren't explored as often as they should. It may ring familiar with certain tropes that are too common to you, but it makes up for it by introducing a moral dilema that causes you to think about what you would do if you were put in the same situation. It contains some rather violent, graphic images, so be advised.

Most science fiction movies don't really strike the right note with acting and heart. But when they do, you get hits like Star Wars, Logan's Run, Blade Runner, etc. While it's not anything I would expect to see pop up around awards time, Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt both deliver powerful, heartfelt performances. Rather than relying on the script, they make the roles, or should I say role, their own with acting that really lets you into their world. That's why I declare them both Andrew's Standout for this movie.

If you're looking for just a regular run of the mill movie, look else where. This movie will make you use your brain, but it is worth it. I absolutely say go for it.

B+