The LB Movie Review: Looper

The LB Movie Review: Looper: Could an art-house filmmaker have pulled off one the year's best sci-fi films?

A couple. The pace slows down considerably in the second half. I understand what Johnson was going for, and it needed that breather for us to get to know the characters. Still, a tighter edit would’ve helped. Also, I feel Jeff Daniels was kind of wasted in his mob boss role. You shouldn’t hire a guy like Daniels if you’re not going to give him an opportunity to cut loose. He could’ve been a lot more menacing if the script had allowed it. Honestly, the film lacks a proper, concrete antagonist. The story really is about a man at odds with himself, making him his own worst enemy. But ultimately, you’ll tend to root for them both — albeit for different reasons. So, going back to what “Looper” was advertised as, some might feel cheated out of the conventional good guys vs bad guys scenario.

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