Limitless

Name: Limitless
Genre: Thriller
Released: March 18, 2011
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 59
Cast: Abbie Cornish, Anna Friel, Bradley Cooper

2011

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Relativity Media | Release Date: March 18, 2011 | PG-13

Starring: Abbie Cornish, Anna Friel, Bradley Cooper

Summary: Out-of-work writer Eddie Morra's rejection by girlfriend Lindy confirms his belief that he has zero future. That all vanishes the day an old friend introduces Eddie to MDT, a designer pharmaceutical that makes him laser focused and more confident than any man alive. Now on an MDT-fueled odyssey, everything Eddie's read, heard or seen isOut-of-work writer Eddie Morra's rejection by girlfriend Lindy confirms his belief that he has zero future. That all vanishes the day an old friend introduces Eddie to MDT, a designer pharmaceutical that makes him laser focused and more confident than any man alive. Now on an MDT-fueled odyssey, everything Eddie's read, heard or seen is instantly organized and available to him. As the former nobody rises to the top of the financial world, he draws the attention of business mogul Carl Van Loon, who sees this enhanced version of Eddie as the tool to make billions. But brutal side effects jeopardize his meteoric ascent. With a dwindling stash and hit men who will eliminate him to get the MDT, Eddie must stay wired long enough to elude capture and fulfill his destiny. If he can't, he will become just another victim who thought he'd found invincibility in a bottle. (Relativity Media)

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Director: Neil Burger

Genre(s): Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 105 min

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Rick Groen

Mar 19, 2011

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. Read full review

Empire David Hughes

Mar 21, 2011

A loopy joy from start to finish, Bradley Cooper proves that he's the real deal. Read full review

Claudia Puig

Mar 17, 2011

Briskly paced, suspenseful thriller. Read full review

Roger Moore

Mar 16, 2011

This film based on Alan Glynn's novel "Dark Fields" is entirely too reliant on voice-over, a bit too tarted-up by Burger in an effort to make this head trip a visual experience. Read full review

Peter Rainer

Mar 19, 2011

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 percent of theirs. Read full review

Amy Biancolli

Mar 17, 2011

The story gets away from itself as it barrels forward. The tiny bit of sense it makes at the beginning is quickly sacrificed in a conclusion so facile, illogical and cheap that it could use a dose of NZT itself. Read full review

Nick Schager

Mar 15, 2011

Without a complex thought about narcissism, merit, or addiction, Limitless is content to be an empty, one-note, satire-free fairy tale of avarice and corporate-political ambition. Read full review

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emmajones

Mar 19, 2011

This is a fun movie. Bradley Cooper and De Niro give great performances. An interesting story told with great fx and cinematography. Its a great ride. Go see.

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jdrandall38

Jul 22, 2011

Limitless is a fairly gripping thriller. What does this pill do? Doesn't it have everybody's minds racing after watching this movie? Very original film that doesn't have to rely on trends in the movie biz. Cooper is the outright best actor for this thriller. Rough around the edges butLimitless is a fairly gripping thriller. What does this pill do? Doesn't it have everybody's minds racing after watching this movie? Very original film that doesn't have to rely on trends in the movie biz. Cooper is the outright best actor for this thriller. Rough around the edges but smooth, suave and articulate when need be. There is a bone to pick with this movie... the end is unsettling and somewhat disappointing. In fact, when I watch it, I literally sat there thinking, "Really. THIS is how they end this great movie?!?!" All but the ending was incredible. 9/10… Expand

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highwiredays

Mar 30, 2011

Smart action flick with a great story, great acting and keeps you on your feet. Grabs you in to its world and never lets go. Reminds me of those old SciFi 90s action movies, but better.

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chrxstie

Mar 13, 2012

'limitless' does indeed make a statement. an interesting one. perhaps the film's plot could have been further developed if it hadn't fallen on the sword of its large budget. little comparison to the protagonist's unique situation was available. such availability may have formed more complex'limitless' does indeed make a statement. an interesting one. perhaps the film's plot could have been further developed if it hadn't fallen on the sword of its large budget. little comparison to the protagonist's unique situation was available. such availability may have formed more complex conversation.… Expand

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Craftnight405

Mar 14, 2023

Super camera and scenery. It is perfectly worked with colors and cuts. The actors are solid. The view of the main character is only roughly experienced. How he becomes successful and how he gets there is only told and not shown. On the other hand, the negative sides of the drug are betterSuper camera and scenery. It is perfectly worked with colors and cuts. The actors are solid. The view of the main character is only roughly experienced. How he becomes successful and how he gets there is only told and not shown. On the other hand, the negative sides of the drug are better illuminated than the positive sides. There could have been, however, more negative sides of the drug. I expected more from the film.

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TVJerry

Mar 21, 2011

Bradley Cooper plays a New York writer who can't writeâ

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Why_Not

May 1, 2011

I can't believe that someone would like this. So pretentious, full of crap, drug addict obsolete. I mean fear and loath was great movie that promote using drug. This, well, this is bull shi*. I gave it zero, i couldn't give it more, i just can't. I 'm happy that i didn't go to see in cinemaI can't believe that someone would like this. So pretentious, full of crap, drug addict obsolete. I mean fear and loath was great movie that promote using drug. This, well, this is bull shi*. I gave it zero, i couldn't give it more, i just can't. I 'm happy that i didn't go to see in cinema i would be frustrated and betrayed. After 15 minutes watching at home i couldn't standed so much stupidity and i quit it. Just stopped and deleted, forever.… Expand

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