Hello, and welcome to part two of my countdown of the 50 most ‘feel bad’ films in history. No introductions needed, let’s continue on with the countdown!
*SPOILERS*
45.
Looper (2012)
Director: Rian Johnson
Plot synopsis: In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent 30 years into the past, where a hired gun awaits. Someone like Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), who one day learns the mob wants to ‘close the loop’ by transporting back Joe’s future self (Bruce Willis).
Why it’s feel bad: The main subplot involves older Joe tracking down and killing the little boy who will grow up to kill him, which involves Joe murdering young children. Also, Joe’s friend Seth (Paul Dano) is tortured in the present, which involves future Seth suddenly becoming deformed and losing his limbs…
Happy ending? Joe shoots himself to close the loop and save numerous other loopers, which almost makes it a happy ending, except his entire life and memories are wiped out and our main protagonist dies fairly abruptly. Perhaps one that is happier for the characters than the audience…
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