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jredekopApr 6, 2011

It started out with some original ideas and camera views. At a few points if felt like a thriller on acid. Unfortuanately, the farther on the movie got, the more it felt like an above-average thriller. Great movie, but it would have beenIt started out with some original ideas and camera views. At a few points if felt like a thriller on acid. Unfortuanately, the farther on the movie got, the more it felt like an above-average thriller. Great movie, but it would have been better if they maintained that originality through the entire movie.… Expand

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JimmyRcomApr 5, 2011

Dumbed down version of Click (2006), except without the moral lessons, and popping pills instead of using a remote control. My how the times have changed. Lots of cliches: struggling writer, russian thug antagonists, mayor / wallstreetDumbed down version of Click (2006), except without the moral lessons, and popping pills instead of using a remote control. My how the times have changed. Lots of cliches: struggling writer, russian thug antagonists, mayor / wallstreet bigshot as generic optimal of success.… Expand

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mutyandApr 4, 2011

wtf is up with all the people writing its bad. I personally thought it was pretty enjoyable if you like suspense and action its also somewhat slow and leaves you guessing whats going to happen, SOME just some parts were somewhat dull but itwtf is up with all the people writing its bad. I personally thought it was pretty enjoyable if you like suspense and action its also somewhat slow and leaves you guessing whats going to happen, SOME just some parts were somewhat dull but it was still i good movie… Expand

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BIGREESEApr 4, 2011

well i found this movie to be exausting... and thats not necessarily a good thing. there are a couple of development faults at the beginning that were kinda annoying then after that the movie got ADD. i was never totally sure of what waswell i found this movie to be exausting... and thats not necessarily a good thing. there are a couple of development faults at the beginning that were kinda annoying then after that the movie got ADD. i was never totally sure of what was going on and could only drop my jaw as a women used a little kid as a weapon. some of the stuff was just not that needed. but the acting was good and it was a good story. when it could be followed… Expand

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jeremypApr 2, 2011

You get to be the smartest guy on the planet and all you want to do is make money? A great premise ruined by Hollywood's catering to the average movie goer. There's a Jekyll and Hyde quality to the movie but it squanders opportunites toYou get to be the smartest guy on the planet and all you want to do is make money? A great premise ruined by Hollywood's catering to the average movie goer. There's a Jekyll and Hyde quality to the movie but it squanders opportunites to really imagine what a super smart guy might get up to. In the end he's going to be POTUS, when he'd be better off hob nobbing with Buffet and Gates and helping the world. Then study epigenetcis and cure diseases, predict health trends. Crank up green energy sources. All this guy does is go back to an old girlfriend, who would now be oh so boring! And if I had bad guys chasing me I'd now how to make them dissappear.… Expand

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TastyJamProjectApr 2, 2011

Don't believe the criticism; Limitless is an intensely crafted thriller that is far more intelligent than most these days. An adult aimed thriller, Limitless has some inspired performances, Oscar caliber cinematography and a script that notDon't believe the criticism; Limitless is an intensely crafted thriller that is far more intelligent than most these days. An adult aimed thriller, Limitless has some inspired performances, Oscar caliber cinematography and a script that not only keeps you guessing, but entertained, from start to finish. A side note - there aren't any plot holes, anyone who tells you there didn't catch the entire spectrum of NZT and the protagonists' struggles.… Expand

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AfinsoApr 1, 2011

Show me the dealer! I want some of this. My first thought was a drug is bound to have side effects. I was totally wrong. If you like a mystery thriller with a touch of fantasy. Watch it. Don't over think it, just enjoy.

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MovieGuyBrianApr 1, 2011

A stylishly paranoid and adrenaline-fueled â

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AaronMApr 1, 2011

This movie was entertaining but it falls into its own trap of being about taking a drug. It is nauseating for the viewer to watch a drug user go through highs and lows. It really is a nasty trip to go along for the ride of a user who isThis movie was entertaining but it falls into its own trap of being about taking a drug. It is nauseating for the viewer to watch a drug user go through highs and lows. It really is a nasty trip to go along for the ride of a user who is tripping. So, I enjoyed the highs of this movie... and I hated the lows, which should be expected... but it doesn't make it worth recommending.… Expand

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highwiredaysMar 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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ShiiraMar 29, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let the eye-rolling begin. It's the customary reaction whenever you tell people you that you're writing a novel. Let their eyes roll, you think, because on a good day, you literally feel like a god, as the words congest the previously white spaces of the page teeming with life; the life that you invented from the brain you would kiss on the cerebellum if the law of physics permitted it. But not everyday spent in Bohemia is a happy one. The prospective writer, just like Eddie Morra(Bradley Cooper), can sit at his desk and produce nothing for hours on end, abiding by the "stay in the room" principle to no avail, while people in the outside world with real jobs lead productive and fulfilling lives. An unsuccessful writer can suck the life out of your very being. Tired of being a "cleaning lady" and "bank", the writer's girlfriend, Lindy(Abby Cornish), indicates her preference for those punch the clock types when she dumps him, even though, you would think, an editor would have more patience than most women, since she is in the book biz. Before things can get any worse, Eddie has a fortuitous run-in with his ex-brother-in-law, Vernon(Johnny Whitworth), who gives him a special pill, a black market substance called NZT, which is designed to maximize the brain's potential, and in Eddie's case, cures his writer's block and allows him to finish the novel. "Limitless" should have stayed on this path, a writing path, instead of veering off into more sexy narrative terrain. With all that access to the brain's potential, Eddie could have started a new religion and be its charismatic spokesperson. "Limitless" could have been a treatise about the dangers of rhetoric, but the film is just not that ambitious, so it settles on being a dumb generic thriller about high financing on Wall Street, conspiracies, and who ultimately has control over the magic pills. The moviegoer doesn't care how NZT affects a Russian loan shark, since, in Vernon's words, "it works better if you're already smart." Turning his back on Bohemia, Eddie becomes a financial wizard, in which "Limitless" then gets bogged down with deadly boring talk about corporate mergers, involving Van Loon(Robert DeNiro), who wants this newbie to restructure his deal. "Limitless" forgets that it had the makings of a pretty nifty science-fiction mindbender. Under NZT, large chunks of time go unaccounted for, and as a result, Eddie may or may not have murdered a socialite in a hotel room. A detective questions him, but he is never formally charged. It's as if he's getting away with murder. Since Eddie, at one point, drinks another man's blood laced with NZT, it's hard not to connect "Limitless" with the Christian Bale character in Mary Harron's ultra-violent "American Psycho", whose Patrick Bateman also gets away with murder. Both films touch on the superficial nature of society. Curiously, "Limitless" is quite limited in its scope. Anybody can make a killing on the market, or run for the senate. With a better script, Eddie would rule the world.… Expand

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Jquinn914Mar 29, 2011

I mean, I suppose if you're a child or have an IQ below 100, the plot holes and otherwise sketchy moments that appear, in all seriousness, every 15-20 minutes. A friend, who also thought Battle LA was phenomenal and thinks Transformers 2 isI mean, I suppose if you're a child or have an IQ below 100, the plot holes and otherwise sketchy moments that appear, in all seriousness, every 15-20 minutes. A friend, who also thought Battle LA was phenomenal and thinks Transformers 2 is the best movie to date, said "it's a movie" not able to understand that even fictional movies aren't meant to have a flawed storyline, let alone every other scene being questionable. All logic aside, I found it a very boring movie, the whole premise was a lot like Phenomenon but at least Travolta didn't develop his powers through pharmaceuticals and there was a hint of Wall Street to it. It wasn't original, the plot was just silly, and there wasn't nearly enough mindless action to make it fun. All in all, I've seen far worse, but there is no reason to go out of your way and see this. It was a waste of time.… Expand

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BikerjamesMar 28, 2011

If I were rating strictly on the visuals, this film would get a 10. I haven't seen his other films, but director Neil Burger has a good eye and uses visual effects well. The story was interesting enough to keep my attention, but there wereIf I were rating strictly on the visuals, this film would get a 10. I haven't seen his other films, but director Neil Burger has a good eye and uses visual effects well. The story was interesting enough to keep my attention, but there were a couple of times I rolled my eyes in disbelief. I was never bored, and that's a good sign. The acting in the movie is very good and of course really comes alive when DeNiro is onscreen. Overall, this movie intrigued me enough to want to see other films by this director because of his visual flair. Impressive!… Expand

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ChackMar 27, 2011

Great movie! really captured my imagination and thoughts about what it would be like to use 100% of my brain. Added some great entertainment on top of the curiosity factor so I give it a 9 for sure.

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ShrdluMar 27, 2011

Not happy with this one. Players fine; effx refreshing and startling at first, then boring; plot flags and eventually peters out. And then it went on. And on. Too long, with nothing new or exciting to say.

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JamesLMar 27, 2011

This was simply a cheap movie with limited appeal. I thought it ran out of steam about half way through. The ending was unexpected and weak. Do not waste your time.

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Btonks1Mar 27, 2011

When I first saw this film I was left with a little pit of disappointment. After patiently waiting for a month to watch, I felt that the pacing of the film seemed to be very uneven and that the ending had such little impact. However, afterWhen I first saw this film I was left with a little pit of disappointment. After patiently waiting for a month to watch, I felt that the pacing of the film seemed to be very uneven and that the ending had such little impact. However, after being given a chance to digest what I'd seen, this film has been able to grow on me. It feels refreshingly original and has some great visual effects, including a fraction zoom which I'm a big fan of. Some interesting characters as well. Overall, Limitless is a very good watch.… Expand

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metadocMar 25, 2011

This is my first online movie review-- I had to say something because so many critics are giving this around a "6" and I thought it was more like an 8.5. This movie did not disappoint for one minute-- and I meant that: even the openingThis is my first online movie review-- I had to say something because so many critics are giving this around a "6" and I thought it was more like an 8.5. This movie did not disappoint for one minute-- and I meant that: even the opening credits were unusually engaging-- twice during the opening credits I thought "wow, nicely done!". Maybe it's not "epic", but it has no significant flaws: The central concept (take drug/ get really smart/ try to keep things from spinning out of control) is immediately intriguing. The acting has no seriously weak links-- and Bradley Cooper is outstanding. He has at least one very good scene with Robert DeNiro and has a great mix of "inner con artist" mixed with "do the right thing" that play off each other throughout the movie. The special effects felt just right to me-- I got a good sense of what the drug was doing without feeling like the effects were cheesy. And the soundtrack was great. I have rarely been so engaged for an entire film-- and even the ending surprised me. There's really nothing wrong with this movie; it's just not groundbreaking or epic enough to be a 9 or 10...but it's a very solid 8 in my book.… Expand

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muluhannyMar 25, 2011

there was something about limitless that captured my attention, i liked the story but it lucked something at the end, some twist i waiting for but all in all it was brilliant, bradley cooper suited the role so well and robert was the usual,there was something about limitless that captured my attention, i liked the story but it lucked something at the end, some twist i waiting for but all in all it was brilliant, bradley cooper suited the role so well and robert was the usual, the whole point seemed impossible but it was a movie and i love such things, though i think content was low....… Expand

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MarcDoyleMar 21, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's somewhat entertaining, but feels a little too sterile for lack of a better word. I definitely chuckled throughout. When Cooper "realizes" he can fight in the subway, however, it feels like a bad parody of "Chuck". And the end? Pretty weak. No larger lesson for anyone, and it's going for a "Player" ending, but with no savvy or grace. DeNiro is wasted in this as well. Abbie Cornish is solid, and Anna Friel is pretty courageous in a minor part.… Expand

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kaylavela777Mar 21, 2011

This was the stupidest movie ever created it was a waste of money, time, and good popcorn. if you wanted a good movie to laugh at you got it. i nearly fell asleep 30 minutes into. dont waste your money on this movie.

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TVJerryMar 21, 2011

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

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movieboyMar 20, 2011

Not sure how you couldn't love this dazzling ride. But maybe it's one of those I need to have ingested a psychedelic some time in one's life. Anyways The Hangover's Bradley Cooper triumphs again in this unpredictable thriller about anNot sure how you couldn't love this dazzling ride. But maybe it's one of those I need to have ingested a psychedelic some time in one's life. Anyways The Hangover's Bradley Cooper triumphs again in this unpredictable thriller about an underground drug that happens to vastly enhance cognition. So strap in and get ready to enjoy a great, wild mind-blower, complete with Robert De Niro as an arch Wall Street villain.
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todd1Mar 20, 2011

It's rare that a movie whose concept it completely enthrawling and makes me say when sitting in the theater watching it's preview, "I can't wait til that comes out!" But it's even rarer that such a film fulfills that promise and allows me toIt's rare that a movie whose concept it completely enthrawling and makes me say when sitting in the theater watching it's preview, "I can't wait til that comes out!" But it's even rarer that such a film fulfills that promise and allows me to say when the credits are rolling, "I knew that was gonna be good!" This is such a film.… Expand

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MelcherMar 20, 2011

Premise is good, but you really question the characters (especially the protagonist) motivation throughout. There are also a lot of questionable plot elements and gaping logical holes. That said, if you put aside thought and watch this moviePremise is good, but you really question the characters (especially the protagonist) motivation throughout. There are also a lot of questionable plot elements and gaping logical holes. That said, if you put aside thought and watch this movie then it's not too bad, fast paced, interestingly shot and with a unique story line.… Expand

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ppal11Mar 19, 2011

Feeling totally "duped" by this movie. I was expecting Leslie Nielson or Steve Martin to appear! Great premise but the movie falls apart and becomes a farce. Save your money!

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Inuit_DudeMar 19, 2011

i really liked this movie it is very original and it is not filled with action but when there is no action it is still interesting enough that you want to keep watching it and the acting is spot on. there are a few twists that you dont seei really liked this movie it is very original and it is not filled with action but when there is no action it is still interesting enough that you want to keep watching it and the acting is spot on. there are a few twists that you dont see coming and that is what you look for in a movie. this movie has alot of what you look for with great acting great plot and story line and some girls that are nice to look at although i kinda wish there were more of them to see. this is a must see and you will love yourself for seeing it… Expand

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emmajonesMar 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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