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Aspiring author Eddie Morra (Cooper) is suffering from chronic writer's block, but his life changes instantly when an old friend introduces him to NZT, a revolutionary new pharmaceutical that allows h... read more read more...im to tap his full potential. Soon Eddie takes Wall Street by storm, parlaying a small stake into millions. His accomplishments catch the eye of mega-mogul Carl Van Loon (De Niro),who invites him to help broker the largest merger in corporate history. But they also bring Eddie to the attention of people willing to do anything to get their hands on his stash of NZT. With his life in jeopardy and the drug's brutal side effects grinding him down, Eddie dodges mysterious stalkers, a vicious gangster and an intense police investigation as he attempts to hang on to his dwindling supply long enough to outwit his enemies.-- (C) Relativity

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PG-13, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Neil Burger

Release Date: March 18, 2011

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DVD Release Date: July 19, 2011

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  • katykern8261
    May 22, 2012
    katykern8261
    Directed by Neil Burger, Relativity Media, 2011. Starring Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish and Anna Friel.

    Genre: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

    Question: If there was a pill that would make you smarter than anyone on the planet, would you take it? I am pretty sure ... read moreI don't need to hear your response because I know mine and think we might feel the same. My hand is up in the air like Horshack with an absolute, "Ooh, ooh, ooh, YES!" That's what Bradley Cooper's character in Limitless chooses and what an entertaining story it was to watch.

    Bradley Cooper plays a writer stuck with writer's block and a possible life block. He just can't get motivated, focus or stop wasting time to finish (or even start) his book. Fate steps in to give him that boosts he requires and BAM! Everything that seemed out of reach was suddenly the easiest thing to accomplish. However, when something comes too easily....well, you know the rest. (For some reason Jefferson Airplane's 'White Rabbit' is playing in my head right now.)

    I will stop there on the details of the story but I will discuss the actors in this tale. Limitless starred Bradley Cooper, of course, and Robert De Niro (the acting god). There were a few others in this movie but those two are the only I'm mentioning right now.

    Bradley Cooper plays Eddie Morra, who goes from a stagnant position to ramming speed with his intellect when he takes one of those clear pills. He started off playing defeated, lost and widely unattractive very well; however, when he is on the medication he portrays the overly confident, highly (understatement) intelligent, blue-eyed hunk even better. I believe it is very difficult, for an actor, to have to change the personality you are portraying from low to high to low and back again. Bradley Cooper does a fantastic job playing both sides of the coin.

    Robert De Niro isn't in the movie all that much and I will admit I was a little surprised to discover that. I really thought he was going to be in it more. Nonetheless, whether it is five minutes, twenty-five minutes or longer, is it always a pleasure to watch that man work. When Cooper's character is in the same room as De Niro's character, he is usually on the medication and flaunting his intelligence. However, De Niro's character stands up to the intellect and holds his ground well. And you are pretty certain De Niro's character is not on the same drug. It sort of reminded me of acting....just try out "acting" De Niro. It just can't be done (or can it?). So those scenes were doubly fun to watch.

    Limitless was a fun tale with a unique twist and a surprise ending. That does not happen often so catch this trifecta of a winner. You won't be disappointed.

    Limitless

    My favorite part: If you know what I like - you should know it.

    My least favorite part: There was one part that I didn't like. Let's just say I felt a little sick to my stomach watching it.

    Rating: PG-13
    Length: 105 minutes

    Review: 7 out of 10
  • fb1463751009
    March 10, 2012
    fb1463751009
    "Limitless"... the premise has limitless possibilities but takes very uninteresting turns. Little to no character development; when there's a hint of it about to pop up, the movie smothers it with its ridiculous solutions that no longer become about the character but about a subs... read moretance. The script was lacking. One second, it leaves viewers out in the dark with its "elaborate" dialogue that consists of financial business but the next second, it becomes very elementary and downright cheesy. Bradley Cooper has talent - I'll give him that but the rest of the cast (except for the once again poorly casted, Robert De Niro) was not convincing at all. Hated the beginning, hated the ending, and just when it seems like "Limitless" has hope, it never manages to grow.
  • kiriyamakazou
    March 8, 2012
    kiriyamakazou
    Limitless is the kind of film that asks you, what would you do in this far fetched but entertaining situation? Bradley Cooper plays Eddie Morra, a struggling writer that has been procrastinating for months. He stumbles across his ex-brother-in-law and is eventually offered a new ... read morekind of drug. This drug allows you to access every last part of your brain, allowing you to recall things you saw years ago, and just having the drive to succeed. You only have to hear things once for you to remember it. Of course it isn't all fun and games. Morra soon finds he is skipping large parts of his day, with no idea of what happened, and when he tries to lay off the drugs he becomes immensely sick. This is a story about trying to find an easy fix to lifes problems. Morra could easily finish his book if he just encouraged himself to do so. His antics spin wildly out of control, and as others latch on to his secret he becomes wrapped up in a world of money, deception, sex and even murder. Limitless really wants you to think about its premise which it does so effectively. I also enjoyed the fact it didn't try and weigh itself down with scientific "facts". It just gives you the idea and you can except it or not. There did seem to be a push at the end to really make this more action packed than it needed to be, but this is the kind of clever science fiction that I like. Part Twilight Zone, and part real life.
  • Deano78
    January 11, 2012
    Deano78
    A good film with an interesting if far fetched plot. It has a decent cast and a few good twist and turns. Not as much action as I thought more of a thriller towards the end. However still enjoyable overall.
  • imrealgod
    January 10, 2012
    imrealgod
    This real life story of a man who gets hold of a drug that enables one to work to their full potential is watchable enough, but nothing that would make me want it go on limitless. While the director does a fair job with the storytelling, and changing names and maintaining the ano... read morenymity of the characters involved, that's not quite enough to fulfill my doze of entertainment. The director gotta take one pill, I guess.
  • thmtsang
    January 8, 2012
    thmtsang
    Great concept for a movie. The premise is we only use 20% of our brain and imagine what we could achieve if we accessed more of our brain power? Eddie is an aspiring writer with writer's block. He bumps into his ex brother-in-law who gives him an untested drug which enables him t... read moreo write his book in just four days, learn to play the piano and learn to speak various languages. But there are side effects to the drugs and many people are after him for this new drug.
  • SirPant
    December 12, 2011
    SirPant
    I'm not sure Limitless (or should I say Neil Burger) knew exactly what it wanted to be. As an anti drug film it excels, should the deprivation that a drug habit can lead to - that is until the end. It is also an interesting Sci-fi 'What if' scenario, reminiscent of a Philip K. Di... read moreck story - the possibilities of which could have been endless. In the end, although it is a good film, it is let down by the complete lack of moral (point) at the end of the film, which doesn't feel like it was the intended conclusion and I suspect there might have been some meddling by producers with cold feet. Maybe we'll never know but I think it could and should have been better - it's all down to the last 15 minutes.
  • 76Majikat
    December 4, 2011
    76Majikat
    A creative vision of a film exploring the realms of potential of the human body, this film pushes the full capabilities of the brain and the physical form toward into a highly sought after addiction.

    Very much a 'what if?' type of film, that is both thought provoking and enterta... read moreining. Cooper plays a good role, but De Niro's presence in the film sadly insignificant, taking a backseat place.
  • fb1672039553
    December 1, 2011
    fb1672039553
    This is an unintelligent vision of a sci-fi writer becoming a drug-addicted genius: It is disappointing in everything it attempts, and it finishes off with a huge cop-out.
  • Saxia
    November 29, 2011
    Saxia
    I was looking for an easy action movie and that's what I got. It actually started out ok, but there was a lot more potential. It's almost as if the writers or producers weren't really feeling it anymore in the last 20 minutes and rushed through it.
    The acting didn't leave an imp... read moreression whatsoever.
    And this Bradley Cooper was voted sexiest man alive? Palease. To quote a fan of Ryan Gosling: "his left arm alone makes him the Sexiest Man Alive." True that!! :p

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Critic Reviews

Christy Lemire
March 24, 2011
Christy Lemire, Associated Press

You could pick the script apart for impossibilities. But why bother? It's much more enjoyable to shut your brain off and have a good time. Full Review

David Denby
March 21, 2011
David Denby, New Yorker

Very limited, actually. Full Review

Peter Rainer
March 18, 2011
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

What would you do if you could take a pill and suddenly access 100 percent of your brain power? This is the premise behind Limitless, a sci-fi thriller that looks as if its makers utilized around 30 p... Full Review

Mark Jenkins
March 18, 2011
Mark Jenkins, NPR

The filmmakers doesn't sweat the fact that Eddie is a chemically enhanced fraud. What scares them is any possibility of alienating the movie's target audience with a downer ending. Full Review

Rick Groen
March 18, 2011
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

Add it all up, including the nifty twist at the end, and what we have here is a fun Hollywood flick with a good head on its shoulders. Full Review

Tom Long
March 18, 2011
Tom Long, Detroit News

Limitless is limited, but intriguing nonetheless. Full Review

Tom Charity
March 18, 2011
Tom Charity, CNN.com

Limitless may not be as brainy as it would like to think it is, but it's a relatively sharp and surprisingly playful head-trip, a satisfyingly novel twist on mindless entertainment. Full Review

Stephen Whitty
March 18, 2011
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

If you want a movie with a sermon, well, look somewhere else. But if you want an adrenaline shot to the heart, look here. Full Review

Dana Stevens
March 18, 2011
Dana Stevens, Slate

Limitless is frustrating, in part, because it could have been much better. Full Review

Richard Roeper
March 18, 2011
Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com

Occasionally skirts greatness and is definitely worth your time. But it could have been much more. Full Review

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    • Eddie Morra: I was blind but now I see.
    • Eddie Morra: [voice over] All my fear? All my shyness? Gone!
    • Eddie Morra: I wasn't high. I wasn't wired. Just clear. I knew what I needed to do and how to do it.
    • Carl Van Loon: You know, Eddie, when you're playing at this level and you are hit by a car, you don't even die.
    • Eddie Morra: [parting ways with Carl] You should really be glad about this, because you know, me working for you, you'd end up being my bitch.
    • Eddie Morra: A tablet a day and I was limitless.
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