Loosies

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

Loosies (also known as Love Is Not a Crime and Pick Pocket) is a 2012 romantic comedy-drama film written and produced by Peter Facinelli, and directed by Michael Corrente. The film stars Peter Facinelli, Jaimie Alexander, Michael Madsen, Joe Pantoliano, William Forsythe, Christy Carlson Romano, Glenn Ciano, Vincent Gallo and Chad A. Verdi. [3]

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Synopsis

Bobby Corelli (Facinelli), a New York pickpocket, enjoys the free lifestyle he has until one day he is confronted by a former one-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

Production

The film was shot on location in Providence, Rhode Island, and New York. [5] [6]

Release

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 rated PG-13 by Motion Picture Association of America for some sexual content, violence and language used in the film. [10]

International distribution

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

Reception

Box office

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

Critical response

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

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