Limitless

Limitless

3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (165 customer reviews)

An unsuccessful writer's life is transformed by a top-secret "smart drug" that allows him to become a perfect version of himself.

• Starring: Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro
• Directed by: Neil Burger
• Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Release year: 2011
• Studio: Relativity Media

Product Details

Synopsis: An unsuccessful writer's life is transformed by a top-secret "smart drug" that allows him to become a perfect version of himself.

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro

Supporting actors: Abbie Cornish, Anna Friel

Directed by: Neil Burger

Genre: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes

Release year: 2011

Studio: Relativity Media

Theatrical Release Information

• US Theatrical Release Date: March 18, 2011
• MPAA: Rated PG-13 for thematic material involving a drug, violence including disturbing images, sexuality and language
• Production Company: Relativity Media, Virgin Produced, Rogue, Many Rivers Productions, Boy of the Year, Intermedia
• Also Known As: The Dark Fields
• Filming Locations: Bahia de Banderas, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | Chinatown, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, USA | Henry St & Oliver St, New York City, New York, USA | Islas Marietas, Nayarit, Mexico | New York City, New York, USA | Philadelphia Soundstages, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | Punta de Mita, Nayarit, Mexico | Soho, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Tribeca, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Wollman Skating Rink - 830 5th Ave., New York City, New York, USA

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

118 of 133 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS YEAR'S SLEEPER, May 28, 2011

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Michael Ledo (Windsor, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Limitless (Unrated Extended Cut) (DVD)

I was taken in by the opening credits as an outline of a brain turns into a city. I am a big sucker for that microcosm/ macrocosm stuff.
Edward has writer's block. He has a book contract for some reason, yet hasn't written a word. His girlfriend, who was his meal ticket leaves him. Bummed out he decides to go live on a bunk bed at Dad's place in New Jersey, but then bumps into his ex-brother-in-law, who is a drug dealer. He offers Edward a pill that increases a person's use of their brain. They can recall everything they have seen or read and can correlate it to increase intelligence. The smarter a person is to begin with, the more data they have to work with. Edward is a smart guy to begin with, so he is able to start his book. The downside is that the pill wears off. Not only does one lose the abilities, but they get a little ADD, and throw up like a heroin addict. Too much of the pill causes a Mr. Hyde type of character including blackouts. Edward's supplier is murdered and Edward finds his stash of pills and a wad of cash.
Edward uses his ability to make money on Wall Street. He catches the attention of big time corporations as well as the Russian mafia. He quickly finds out people who take the smart pill eventually die from either taking too much or running out. Edward must try to balance his life.
I loved the concept. I loved how they did the drug effect with simple but effective camera tricks. Anyone who has come down off of cocaine, LSD, or heroin knows how Edward feels and he portrays a man coming off drugs very well.
I even liked the ending, although the last few minutes should have been stretched out. No nudity.

Must see for action junkies!!!, June 15, 2011

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Oz "Oz4u" (ATL, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Limitless (Unrated Extended Cut) (DVD)

When we watched the preview we were drawn in by the action and with Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro we figured it had to be good. We really liked the storyline and how Bradley Cooper uses being limitless to maximize his potential and with De Niro as the bad guy it just clicks, especially with the chemistry these guys have. This movie is filled with twists and turns over a pill that lets Cooper use 100% of his brain and of course what will happen when the pills run out? This movie definitely delivered on our expectations and if you like action movies it should exceed yours as well......

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