During a momentary lull in the
never-ending barrage of homework and tests I managed to find the time
to watch a movie this week. I saw Looper, a time-travel
action/thriller movie. And yes, it was a good choice (I mean did you
even look at this article's title?).
Right away, you'll be drawn into this
movie's fascinating world set in 2044. The film follows Joe Simmons
(Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a mob assassin known as a “looper”
because he kills victims who are sent back in time from the future.
Things turn serious when Joe encounters his older self (Bruce Willis)
who wants to change the future. The story seems rather original
(though it is somewhat comparable to Terminator, I guess). I
especially like the part where Joe goes into a diner and has a really
uncomfortable conversation with his older self. Looper's plot is
smart and engaging, as well as funny at certain moments.
Looper also benefits from a talented
cast. Joseph Gordon-Levitt does a great job portraying Joe, the
cocky, selfish, drug-addicted looper living in Kansas City. Old Joe,
played by Bruce Willis, is not nearly as arrogant but instead is full
of regret towards the life he led. Even the child actor who plays Cid
is impressive; he comes off as really smart yet troubled.
There's so many other things I could
talk about that were brilliantly done: Gordon-Levitt's makeup that
makes him look like Willis, the great special effects, the dialogue,
the action, the ending... The only real complaint I have is that they
could have explained the whole telekinesis thing a little better,
especially since it plays a rather important role towards the end.
(Did I forget to mention that in the future some people have limited
telekinesis?)
In spite of this, Looper is still an
awesome movie. Action fans will like it. Sci-fi fans will like it. If
you're even the least bit interested, then you definitely should go
see it.
Final rating: five stars out of five!
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