The most original Sci-Fi film I've seen this year.

Rating: 9/10 (30 September 2012)

While Hollywood has taken a beating in terms of rehashes and remakes; some really good like "Dredd 3d" and of course the Nolan Batman films as well as several others worth mentioning, they're are of course a few gems that are original in concept and narrative. "Looper" the latest Sci-Fi film from director Riam Johnson is such a refreshing and original concept that I couldn't help but be immersed in it's well-constructed and thrillingly acted atmosphere.
The premise is something I've never seen on paper before and no doubt I was confused as the well-written plot unfolded on screen. Many of the ideas presented in "Looper" are very unheard of and I for one was caught up in the film while trying to pick up things as it went along. I'm looking forward to a second and third viewing in order to fully understand and appreciate it's complex plot with many twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.
But the best parts of this film is the plot and characters. Oodles of character development, which is very important for a film, is prevalent hear with personal relationships, revelations; everything you want in a film and more. Since this is an action film, the action scenes are well done as well as the special effects, which are thankfully not numerous as seen in other films, but the complement, rather than overwhelm the film which lets the audience concentrate more on the story. Some say that the pacing was a little too slow; I tend to disagree as any film with this richness deserves to be savored at a methodical pace and thankfully "Looper" gives me that and more. I'd choose this film over Expendables 2 anything as that film is, pardon the pun "expendable".
Acting wise everyone does a good job with the wonderful material they are given with. With high-calibre actors such as Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt and Jeff Daniels, every scene they are in(especially the diner scene) they chew it up with irony and delivery.
I had a really good time with "Looper". A film that is so original that it's complex and confusing(in a good way)plot definitely demands repeat viewings and rewards you for doing so. Challenging and intriguing, "Looper" is one of the best Sci-Fi films of the year and also the most well-written and acted. Rian Johnson is one director to watch out for and I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.