'Absolute gem' Bruce Willis film hailed 'ingenious' is airing tonight

A sci-fi action thriller starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis will be airing on Legend Xtra tonight.

Set in the year 2074, the film follows "present-day" contract killers whose targets are sent back through time by criminal syndicates from the future.

The film received critical acclaim and was a box office success, with Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Joe and Bruce Willis as the older version of the character.

The film in question, Looper, sees Joe working for a Kansas City crime syndicate as an assassin or "looper".

The syndicate sends its enemies back in time to be executed, and Joe gets a rude awakening.

Fans of the film have taken to Google Reviews to share their thoughts, with Mark Bond saying: "It never gets old does it.

"Looper is an absolute gem in the sci-fi genre, brilliantly executed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt in a role that showcases his incredible range as an actor.

"From the moment the film begins, you're thrown into a world where time travel exists, but with a twist that's both intriguing and emotionally gripping.

"Gordon-Levitt's performance as Joe is nothing short of mesmerizing; he captures the complexity of a man confronting his own future self with such authenticity that you can't help but be drawn into his moral and existential dilemmas."

Brandon Sean Pearson added: "Looper is a wild time travel tale told by the ingenious writer/director Rian Johnson.

"Johnson doesn't get enough love. His ability to knock out rock solid sci-fi films (The Last Jedi) as well as timely whodunits (The Knives Out Trilogy, Poker Face series) while occasionally dabbling in twisty indies (Brick, The Brothers Bloom) proves him to be the 21st Century's Billy Wilder. That is his equal.

"The film is brilliant and visually dazzling with strong performances and where it's time travel plot may stumble here and there, the emotional journey of the characters is the real magic here."

Nextech Reviews commented: "The film is a complex and thought-provoking exploration of time travel, free will, and the consequences of our actions. The movie's visual style is stunning, with its use of muted colors and futuristic technology creating a unique and immersive world. The characters are well-developed, with each one having their own motivations and struggles."

The film won five awards, including a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Sci-Fi/Horror Movie.

Looper is airing on Legend Xtra at 9pm