Loosies(also known asLove Is Not a CrimeandPick Pocket) is a 2012 romantic comedy-drama film written and produced byPeter Facinelli,and directed byMichael Corrente.The film starsPeter Facinelli,Jaimie Alexander,Michael Madsen,Joe Pantoliano,William Forsythe,Christy Carlson Romano,Glenn Ciano,Vincent Galloand Chad A. Verdi.[3]

Loosies
Loosies theatrical poster
Directed byMichael Corrente
Written byPeter Facinelli
Produced by
  • Peter Facinelli
  • Chad A. Verdi
  • Gino Pereira
  • Anthony Gudas
Starring
Edited byDaniel Boneville
Music byChad Fischer
Production
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Release date
  • January 11, 2012(2012-01-11)
Running time
89 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$425,378[2]

Synopsis

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Bobby Corelli (Facinelli), aNew Yorkpickpocket,enjoys the free lifestyle he has until one day he is confronted by a formerone-night stand,Lucy Atwood (Alexander), who informs him she is three months pregnant with his child. She gives him a chance to leave his daily life and take responsibility for his child.[4]

Cast

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Production

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The film was shot on location inProvidence,Rhode Island,andNew York.[5][6]

Release

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The film was limited released on November 2, 2011, and wide released on January 11, 2012 and finally released on the DVD on March 13, 2012.[7][8][9]The film was ratedPG-13byMotion Picture Association of Americafor some sexual content, violence and language used in the film.[10]

International distribution

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The International distribution rights of 'Loosies' a.k.a. 'Pick Pocket' are being licensed byCinema Management Group.[11]

Reception

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Box office

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Loosieshas grossed $3,519 in North America, and $421,859 in other territories, for a worldwide total of $425,378.[2]

Critical response

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Onreview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,the film holds an approval rating of 22%, based on 18 reviews, and an average rating of 3.8/10.[12]OnMetacritic,the film has a weighted average score of 35 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[13]

References

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  1. ^"Loosies Theatrical runtime".
  2. ^ab"Loosies(2012) ".The Numbers.Nash Information Services, LLC.RetrievedJuly 25,2018.
  3. ^"Loosies: Film Review".Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedJanuary 13,2012.
  4. ^"Film Trailer Plot Synopsis".
  5. ^"Filming".
  6. ^"Yahoo Review".
  7. ^"Released and on DVD".Archived fromthe originalon September 27, 2013.RetrievedJuly 7,2012.
  8. ^"Loosies on Live Film Journal".Archived fromthe originalon January 8, 2012.RetrievedJuly 7,2012.
  9. ^"DVD released dates".
  10. ^"Rating by Motion Picture Association of America".Archived fromthe originalon July 29, 2014.
  11. ^"CMG, producer Chad A Verdi team up on Loosies".Screen Daily.RetrievedAugust 28,2011.
  12. ^"Loosies(2012) ".Rotten Tomatoes.Fandango.RetrievedJuly 25,2018.
  13. ^"LoosiesReviews ".Metacritic.CBS Interactive.RetrievedJuly 25,2018.
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