Review: Looper

Imagine a world where a mob rules and wants to get rid of someone. They send the target 30 years into the past, where a hired gun awaits. Someone like Joe, who one day learns the mob wants to "close the loop" by transporting back Joe's future self.

What To Know

Director: Rian Johnson

Writer: Rian Johnson

Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt and Jeff Daniels

Rating: R for strong violence, language, some sexuality/nudity and drug content. Parents Guide

Plot: In the year 2042, a man working for a group of killers called "Loopers" (who work for the mob and kill people who are sent back by their bosses) recognizes a victim as himself. He hesitates, resulting in the escape of his older self and a quest for vengeance ensues. (Courtesy of IMDb.com) 

Family Friendly? Well, if the rating didn't clue you in, then I'll go out on a limb, here, and say no. Lots of cussing, drugs, sex, violence, blood and, yes, even a brief view of a woman's bare breasts makes for a not-so-good choice for the family.

Should You See It? Definitely! If you're okay with mob-like violence and a few frightening scenes (such as a child getting grazed on the cheek by a bullet) then you'll be fine. Beyond the violence, the ending has a very unexpected but good side to it.

 

Looper is yet another great movie and is definitely one to look out for at the Oscars.