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.
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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. Bobby and Lucy work together to solve their problems while evading the cop (Michael Madsen) whose badge was nicked by Bobby.
Cast
Peter Facinelli as Bobby Corelli
Jaimie Alexander as Lucy Atwood
Michael Madsen as Lieutenant Nick Sullivan
Vincent Gallo as "Jax"
William Forsythe as Captain Tom Edwards
Christy Carlson Romano as Carmen
Marianne Leone as Rita Corelli
Joe Pantoliano 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 Providence, Rhode Island, and New York.
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 PG-13 by Motion Picture Association of America 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 Cinema Management Group.
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
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. On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 35 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable" reviews.