Looper (2012)
Time travel, cyberpunk, everything sci-fi fans will love.
Presentation:
This film is DP Steve Yedlin’s best work. For a sci-fi film in 2012, this film raised the bar and offered a slick and engaging story that should resonate with those that don’t care for the genre. The film looks quite good, lit with natural balance and framed well. Rian Johnson creates a believable world that we would normally expected to be shallow, but there’s actually heart and inspiration in this film. Although I liked the casting, it did feel awkward at times especially as Joseph Gordon Levitt with blues eyes doesn’t exactly match up to Bruce Willis. Emily Blunt surprisingly throws us for a loop with her range of character as well, though she surprisingly nails her emotional role.
Conclusion:
This is a sci-fi film that I wouldn’t mind watching 2 or more times, which is quite rare. Normally these kinds of films are just spectacles, but this one definitely has a spark of brilliance with an original script. It’s a wonder that there isn’t a sequel, but this wouldn’t be the first time that has happened for popular sci-fi films such as Push or Jumper. This film is definitely higher quality and is deserving of expanding the universe. Time will tell…
Recommendations
Are time travel films from the past better?