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Eddie Morra, a burnt-out writer, discovers a top-secret pill that unlocks 100% of his brain's capacity. He instantly acquires mind-bending talents and mesmerizing visions that bring him big money, beautiful women, and limitless success. But his dream life soon becomes a waking nightmare, as the drug's
… More »Eddie Morra, a burnt-out writer, discovers a top-secret pill that unlocks 100% of his brain's capacity. He instantly acquires mind-bending talents and mesmerizing visions that bring him big money, beautiful women, and limitless success. But his dream life soon becomes a waking nightmare, as the drug's brutal side effects take their toll and Eddie finds himself entangled with a cunning Wall Street power broker who wants everything Eddie has, and more.
« LessDVD, NTSC, region 1 ; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround, 2.0 stereo. surround
Based upon "The dark fields" by Alan Glynn
DVD release of the 2011 motion picture
Special features include an alternate ending, optional audio commentary and making-of featurettes. Special features are not rated or closed captioned
DVD, NTSC, region 1 ; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround, 2.0 stereo. surround
DVD, NTSC, region 1 ; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround, 2.0 stereo. surround
DVD, NTSC, region 1 ; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround, 2.0 stereo. surround
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Add a SummaryA down and out writer runs into an old acquaintance who, feeling sorry for him, gives him a pill that grants access to 100% of the brain instead of the 20% most of us are limited to. Realizing he can make large sums of money before the drug’s potent effects wear off, addiction quickly takes hold. Soon alarming side effects begin to appear, as do thugs out to kill him and his life sustaining supply starts to dwindle. Not bad; keeps your interest to the end.
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Add a CommentWell if life could change with magic pill it will be fantastic. Great action movie. Really enjoyed it.
Bradley Cooper plays a man who tries a new drug that improves his ability to learn way faster than normal people. He uses it to advance himself, but not everything is fine and dandy. Perhaps this is practice for his more serious role in "Silver Linings Playbook," as a man with a bipolar disorder. In "Limitless" he often gets into some bad spaces where his thinking also is disordered. I really don't remember much about his acting ability in "Hangover," but somebody that drinks too much also is somewhat disordered.
Great concept... what would you do with a pill that allowed you to use 100% of your brain? It makes for an entertaining watch... but is occasionally bogged down by flat acting and gimmicky special effects.
This one started off great - quick pace... interesting character development... Somewhere along the way the story felt 'thick'... heavy... overloaded. The ending seemed lacking, (the alternate as well). That said, Bradley Cooper was very well suited for this role, and agreed, De Niro was not.
It was a great movie. I knew that DeNiro's character was up to something but I thought the end would be bigger. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. WARNING: Those of you who easily get motion sick, there is some cinematography that may make you queasy.
very good
I liked it. An ordinary loser makes good story. Nothing earth shaking, just fun entertainment.
Limitless poses some interesting questions about human potential and the lengths people will go to acquire such power. Bradley Cooper is certainly a game leading man, spouting off facts, running through Manhattan, and beating up Russian mobsters. Robert DeNiro, normally an imposing presence, is miscast here as a Wall Street head honcho. While the movie has a good amount of adrenaline, it -- unlike Cooper's bright, deadbeat writer character -- never reaches its full potential.
I rather enjoyed this thriller. My daughter guessed what would happen next, and she was pretty much right.
The only saving grace is Bradley Coopers face.....terrible movie, bad effects. Couldn't wait for it to end!