10 Reasons Why Looper is Best Film of 2012

By Stuart W. Bedford /

6. Complexity Made Simple

I€™ve talked about Looper€™s complexity a few times already in this piece, but please don€™t mistake complex for complicated. In fact, Looper is anything but complicated. The core premise is explained perfectly within literally the first couple of minutes; minor details are added through voice-over throughout the opening act and by the time act 2 kicks in, you€™re fully up to speed. Looper is complex at the thematic and sub-textual level, but its actual plot is as straightforward and easy to understand as anything else on the mainstream market, which is another reason I can€™t actually believe it€™s never been done before. Make no mistake, even the least interested sci-fi skeptic could wrap their head around Looper; wrapping your soul around it, now that€™s a different story all together. Whether you want to study its story or simply enjoy its plot, Looper is totally worth every penny of its ticket price.