Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- grounded
- lazy sunday
- casual date night
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as an underdeveloped and generally unfavorable romantic comedy-drama despite its recognizable premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bobby's pickpocket lifestyle is disrupted when Lucy tells him she is pregnant, forcing him to consider responsibility.
The story combines subway pickpocketing with a one-night affair and a potential transformation into family life.
Bobby makes his living as a pickpocket in New York's subway system and maintains a fast, free urban lifestyle.
Bobby is explicitly forced to choose between continuing his lifestyle and taking responsibility for his actions.
Films like Loosies, and why
Knocked Up
shared romantic comedy framework, irresponsible protagonist, and emotionally accessible redemption arc
The Wedding Singer
shared urban crime-comedy tone, morally compromised central character, and romantic consequences
Juno
shared comedy-drama treatment of reluctant responsibility, unconventional romance, and personal reform
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Corrente
- Release Date
- 2012-02-01
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (127)
Cast
- Peter Facinelli
- Jaimie Alexander
- Michael Madsen
- Vincent Gallo
- William Forsythe
- Marianne Leone Cooper
- Christy Carlson Romano
- Joe Pantoliano
- Tom DeNucci
- Glenn Ciano
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Sundance Now
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Loosies about?
- A carefree New York subway pickpocket faces an unexpected pregnancy that turns his criminal freedom into a choice about love and responsibility.
- What is Loosies like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Loosies as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Loosies violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Loosies as mild.
- What did critics think of Loosies?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as an underdeveloped and generally unfavorable romantic comedy-drama despite its recognizable premise.
- Which films are like Loosies?
- Films with a similar feel include Knocked Up, The Wedding Singer, and Juno.
- How long is Loosies?
- Loosies runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Loosies?
- In United States, Loosies streams on AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Sundance Now.
