Review of Looper (2012) by Jordan Hoffman for Film.com — 05 Sep 2012

Stitched together with dynamism and precision.

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This review of Looper (2012) was written by Jordan Hoffman and published by Film.com on 05 Sep 2012.

Looper has generally received very positive reviews.

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