Well done! A new classic.

Rating: 9/10 (7 October 2012)

I saw Loopers with the expectation that it would be mediocre. It was anything but. Time travel movies are notoriously paradoxical, but Rian Johnson's screenplay was masterfully written and executed the intricate plot nearly without flaw. I say nearly because I am still genuinely puzzled by a couple of points. The confusion may clear up though with more contemplation and viewings. (I plan on seeing this movie at least a dozen times.) And that the movie is novel and fresh enough to require thought beyond the closing credits is a good thing. See with some who you like talking with; you'll love discussing this movie. The cast is superb with standout work from Blunt, Gordon-Levitt, and Willis. And Daniels carries villainy far while Dano's portrayal will make your skin crawl. While on the subject of darker character traits, even Willis and Gordon-Levitt do things that will draw no sympathy from the audience. This complexity adds to the allure of the moview. Loopers is well worth your time.