Looper
2012

Looper

★ 7.4 / 10
IMDb
Directed by Rian Johnson
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Synopsis

In 'Looper', Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a hitman, or 'looper', living in a future where time travel exists. His life takes an unexpected turn when his next target is his future self, played by Bruce Willis.

Why Watch It
The movie is full of unexpected twists as characters encounter their future and past selves.
Did You Know?
  • Bruce Willis suggested Joseph Gordon-Levitt for the role of his younger self.
  • The futuristic currency used in the movie is called 'silver bars'.
  • It was shot in 49 days, in Louisiana and Shanghai.
  • The film's title, 'Looper', refers to a time-travel paradox.
  • The 'Rainmaker' character was inspired by King David from the Bible.
Iconic Quotes
  • I'm from the future. You should go to China.
  • I don't want to talk about time travel because if we start talking about it then we're going to be here all day talking about it, making diagrams with straws.
  • This time travel crap, just fries your brain like a egg...
  • I could never hurt you. You're like a son to me.
  • I can remember everything. It's a curse.
Editorial

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The plot revolves around a man who works for a mob in the future where his job is to kill people who are sent from the future.