![]() Many have dubbed Looper ‘this decade's Matrix.’ But apart from the visually stunning special effects and the occasional long leather jacket, they are two very different stories, even if they are set in the same genre. He is not the only one, either: scenes involving both Willis and Gordon-Levitt usually bring a laugh or two, as the pair demonstrate their obvious on-screen camaraderie.Ī forgettable performance from Emily Blunt as the female lead and some over-acting from both Paul Dano and Noah Segan would be the film's only negatives, but they are greatly outweighed by the positives, including a surprisingly intense performance by the very young Pierce Cagnon. Jeff Daniels gives a great, if slightly brief, performance as a darkly dry-witted mob boss from the future, and unsurprisingly injects some comedic moments into the film. The pacing is perfect, allowing for a great deal of character development while knowing that the next thrill isn’t far away. It's a refreshingly original take on a time-travelling film, and perfectly blends heart-pounding action with relatable drama. With outstanding turns from its two male leads, Looper both reaffirms what we already knew about Willis, and firmly cements Gordon-Levitt as a viable leading man for years to come. ![]() This is the premise of writer and director Rian Johnson’s futuristic sci-fi thriller Looper, starring Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. In 2044, time travel hasn’t been invented yet, but in 30 years’ time it will have been. While there’s undoubtedly still bags of style, Skyfall is really a triumph of substance encapsulated perfectly when Q provides 007 with an inconspicuous new revolver (“Were you expecting an exploding pen? We don’t really go in for that any more”). Though there are still plenty of nods to the conventions of old – the high-speed chases (including a spine-tingling segment on top of a moving train), the glamorous women, the Aston Martin – this latest offering is surprisingly character-driven, with lots of great banter between James and M (the magnificent Judi Dench) plus a rare glimpse into Bond’s tragic childhood. In this 23rd instalment - which also marks the 50th anniversary of Bond's screen debut - MI6 finds itself under threat as a figure from M’s past comes back to wreak revenge. ![]() Sam Mendes’s take on 007 is nothing short of spectacular – breathing new life into what was threatening to become a formulaic franchise and putting the ‘super’ firmly back into super-spy. It’s been four long years since the last Bond movie – and six since the last decent Bond movie, if you discount the lacklustre Quantum of Solace – so it's fair to say the filmmakers have had a while to get this right.Īnd how right they've got it. Daniel Craig is back - in what many are calling the best Bond yet
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