Looper throws YOU for a loop

Rating: 6/10 (20 November 2012)

This original screenplay has some elements that are truly unique and inventive, the concept while done before in other movies is really borderline brilliant. That said you may be wondering why all the negative reviews and why I'm only giving it a 6 out of 10 rating. The problem with this one, and in my opinion a fairly big problem is that the theme or plot is difficult to surround. The characters try and set up the premise of the story but it never truly comes clear to the viewer. You'll spend the entire movie trying to figure how, what, and why things happen as they do. I like movies where you are required to think and make assumptions involving characters and plot lines, but this movie just flat out leaves too many blank spots in the story and character development. While the action is good, the acting competent, and there is enough good to sustain your interest right to the bitter end, the flaws are just to big to make this attempt anymore than an average movie with what could of been an exceptional and original idea.