"Looper" - movie

Rico · April 12, 2012, 04:30:52 PM

Coming this September. Looks like a fun time!

Release Date: September 28, 2012
Studio: TriStar Pictures (Sony)
Director: Rian Johnson
Screenwriter: Rian Johnson
Starring: Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, Noah Segan, Piper Perabo, Jeff Daniels
Genre: Action, Thriller
MPAA Rating: Not Available
Official Website: Not Available
Review: Not Available
DVD Review: Not Available
DVD: Not Available
Movie Poster: Not Available
Production Stills: View here

Plot Summary: In the futuristic action thriller "Looper," time travel will be invented – but it will be illegal and only available on the black market. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past, where a "looper" – a hired gun, like Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) – 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 (Bruce Willis) for assassination. The film is written and directed by Rian Johnson and also stars Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, and Jeff Daniels. Ram Bergman and James D. Stern produce.

Teaser trailer:

http://youtu.be/WCNKahG1ksg

http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=48966

ChrisMC · April 12, 2012, 04:41:59 PM

Wow, that's a cool concept. Looking forward to this one.

ricdude · April 12, 2012, 05:51:06 PM

Bruce Willis traveling back in time to alter history? Sounds awesome to me?

Dangelus · April 13, 2012, 12:41:43 AM

Sounds interesting but doesn't it seem like an over complicated way to "take somebody out"? I mean, if they go back in time they just disappear. How would this be any different to just making somebody "disappear" the old fashioned way?

The only advantage I can see is that all trace of the person is gone and there is no proof but I'm sure people like the Mob are pretty good at doing this anyway.

M-5 · April 13, 2012, 12:52:26 AM

Sounds good to me.

QuadShot · April 13, 2012, 07:35:45 AM

Quote from: Dangelus on April 13, 2012, 12:41:43 AM
Sounds interesting but doesn't it seem like an over complicated way to "take somebody out"? I mean, if they go back in time they just disappear. How would this be any different to just making somebody "disappear" the old fashioned way?

The only advantage I can see is that all trace of the person is gone and there is no proof but I'm sure people like the Mob are pretty good at doing this anyway.

HOWEVER...creates the good old paradox. If he goes back in time to kill his target, his target was never born, removing the need to go back in time to take out his target. So, his target WILL in fact be born because no one went back to kill him. BUT...then someone...well, you get the point. It does look like an interesting flick though.

Dangelus · April 13, 2012, 12:35:23 PM

Quote from: QuadShot on April 13, 2012, 07:35:45 AM
Quote from: Dangelus on April 13, 2012, 12:41:43 AM
Sounds interesting but doesn't it seem like an over complicated way to "take somebody out"? I mean, if they go back in time they just disappear. How would this be any different to just making somebody "disappear" the old fashioned way?

The only advantage I can see is that all trace of the person is gone and there is no proof but I'm sure people like the Mob are pretty good at doing this anyway.

HOWEVER...creates the good old paradox. If he goes back in time to kill his target, his target was never born, removing the need to go back in time to take out his target. So, his target WILL in fact be born because no one went back to kill him. BUT...then someone...well, you get the point. It does look like an interesting flick though.

Yeah there is that. Time travel stories almost always end up with a less tan logical plot. Time Cop was similar in this sense.

Rico · September 24, 2012, 03:43:58 PM

Coming out this Friday and I'm really looking forward to this one. Two trailers below. Both very cool!

LOOPER - Official Trailer - In Theaters 9/28

Looper animated trailer HD

ChrisMC · September 24, 2012, 04:56:19 PM

It's pretty cool all the stuff Joseph Gordon Levitt did to resemble and act like Bruce Willis. I really want to see this, it's a great concept.

http://io9.com/5944681/the-insane-things-joseph-gordon+levitt-did-to-become-bruce-willis-in-looper

Rico · September 27, 2012, 08:27:08 AM

Very good early review (if that's important to you)...

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/09/27/impeccable-looper-welcome-return-to-smart-science-fiction/

moyer777 · September 27, 2012, 03:52:40 PM

I need to see this!

bevs_plaything · September 29, 2012, 08:13:24 AM

I saw the movie this morning and I LOVED it. I cannot fault this movie, which contained some fantastic performances, one in particular which was breakthrough and scary! One for the Blu-ray collection in the future!

See the movie and enjoy! :)

Rico · September 29, 2012, 08:15:18 AM

Going this afternoon! Looks awesome!

Rico · September 29, 2012, 04:16:04 PM

Really cool and interesting movie. Wasn't exactly what I expected. A great time travel story. I'll talk a bit more on the podcast this week about it. Well worth seeing gang.

moyer777 · September 29, 2012, 06:18:48 PM

I went to see this with Nathan and Andrew. Wasn't what I expected either. VERY COOL concept and time travel story, but I had forgotten why some movies are rated R! LOL! I know some folks aren't bothered by the f bombs and nudity, but I felt kind of embarrassed. Ended up checking my email during one scene. hehehe. Oh well. Cool idea, and great special effects.