Looper
Directed by Rian JohnsonIn 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent into the past, where a hired gun awaits - someone like Joe - who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by sending back Joe's future self for assassination.
Looper Ratings & Reviews
- Zokkiie30 March 2026First time I revisit it in 14 years, and honestly, it still holds up way better than I expected. Smart sci-fi that doesn’t get too bogged down, with twists that actually land and a lead who really carries the story. The cast is surprisingly strong across the board, adding real weight to the wild premise. The action is solid—tense without being over the top—and even the messy bits don’t kill the vibe. Feels clever, fun, and just a little more impressive than I remembered, the kind of movie that sticks with you longer than you’d think.
- MR_BigTime19 March 2026I wanted to give Looper 5 stars, but I can't, in good conscience, reward the mess that is the audio balancing. For the most part, dialogue was inaudible without major adjustments. Turning up the volume was not an option, since music and effects were as ridiculously loud as the dialogue was quiet. Other than that, the movie was excellent. From the premise to the worldbuilding and character development to the acting, few films can compete with this one.
- B1gfoott18 February 2026This movie is so cool
- GrimeFiVideo21 July 2025Fantastic sci-fi film, one I can watch over and over.
- Adam Abaza10 February 2026The film's strength lies not only in its science fiction elements, but also in the questions it raises: Can we change our destiny? And does violence always beget violence? The real struggle isn't with time itself, but rather with the self and its choices. The acting is outstanding, especially from Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis, and the direction is intelligent and understated, making the film more than just an action movie; it's also a thought-provoking experience.
- Richard Davis11 December 2025It's entertaining and a very decent, original story. It builds the world, set in the reasonably near future, very well where most things are recognisably realistic and familiar with nothing outrageously outlandish or entirely non-believable. A good yarn that keeps you sucked in well.
- SteadyZach27 September 2025Really great world building. Makes you feel like you know the place they are showing without ever being there. Love the acting and the set pieces. Great Sci-fi :D
- unp1ugg3d22 September 2025Bruce Willis is the GOAT. Hard to look at JGL with all that makeup though.
- Sean P. Cronin5 September 2025Plot twists galore. Fast paced with an all star cast. I loved it!
- mickerdoo7 July 2025I like the time travel rules. Don't think it was necessary to mess JGLs face up that much. Keeps surprising you. Cool future representation.
- tellum26 June 2025Very unique take on the time travel genre, and great acting all around.
- Michael Surber22 April 2025This film has it all for me. First reason, the holy trinity of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt alone would get me to watch. Second reason, time travel. Throw in a decent script and a novel twist or two and it's a great way to spend a couple of hours.
- COCO11 February 2025Been sleeping on this one for way too long and what a huge surprise. I've been meaning to watch Looper for quite sometime now and wasn't disappointed. It's an intelligent, thought provoking film about toxic masculinity, memory, and the nature of reality. Time-travel is a plot device, not a plot line, as the film exceptionally proves through it’s concise story. Joesph-Gordon Levitt proves himself time and again. Emily Blunt is a masterpiece in anything she’s in. Has some traces of the X-Men franchise mixed with Chronicle sprinkled throughout it which surprisingly blends really well.
Looper Trivia
Looper was released on 26 September 2012.
Looper was directed by Rian Johnson.
Looper has a runtime of 1h 58m.
Looper was produced by Ram Bergman, James D. Stern.
In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent into the past, where a hired gun awaits - someone like Joe - who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by sending back Joe's future self for assassination.
The key characters in Looper are Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Old Joe (Bruce Willis), Sara (Emily Blunt).
Looper is rated 15.
Looper is an Action, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
Looper has an audience rating of 8.2 out of 10.
Looper had a budget of US$30M.
Looper has made US$47M at the box office.