''Loosies'' (also known as ''Love Is Not a Crime'' and ''Pick Pocket'') is a 2012 romantic comedy-drama film written and produced by

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, and directed by

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. The film stars

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, William Forsythe,

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and Chad A. Verdi.

Synopsis

Bobby Corelli (Facinelli), a

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, enjoys the free lifestyle he has until one day he is confronted by a former

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, 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.

Cast

as Bobby Corelli *

as Lucy Atwood *

as Lieutenant Nick Sullivan *

as "Jax" * William Forsythe as Captain Tom Edwards *

as Carmen * Marianne Leone as Rita Corelli *

as Carl * Glenn Ciano as Gomer * Eric Phillips as Donny * Tom DeNucci as Detective Jeffrey * Tom Paolino as Detective Verdi * Ara Boghigian as Officer * Johnny Cicco as Adam, The Stoner * Benny Salerno as Man On Subway * Darin Berry as Man On Subway #2 * Tyler and Travis Atwood as Mickey / Mikey * David Goggin as NYPD Officer

Production

The film was shot on location in

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, and

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. The film was rated

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for some sexual content, violence and language used in the film.

International distribution

The International distribution rights of 'Loosies' a.k.a. 'Pick Pocket' are being licensed by

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Reception

Box office

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

Critical response

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website

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, the film holds an approval rating of 22%, based on 18 reviews, and an average rating of 3.8/10. On

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, the film has a weighted average score of 35 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable" reviews.

References

External links

* (IFC Films) * (Verdi Films) * {{DEFAULTSORT:Loosies 2012 romantic comedy-drama films 2012 films American romantic comedy-drama films 2010s English-language films Films set in 2011 Films scored by Chad Fischer Films directed by Michael Corrente 2010s American films English-language romantic comedy-drama films