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Special Features
Disc 1: Blu-ray
Theatrical Feature
Unrated Extended Cut
Audio Commentary with Director Neil Burger
A Man Without Limits
Taking It to the Limit: The Making of Limitless
Alternate Ending
Theatrical Trailer
Disc 2: Digital Copy
Theatrical Feature
Unrated Extended Cut
Audio Commentary with Director Neil Burger
A Man Without Limits
Taking It to the Limit: The Making of Limitless
Alternate Ending
Theatrical Trailer
Disc 2: Digital Copy
Editorial Reviews
Bradley Cooper (The A-Team) and two-time Academy-Award® winner Robert De Niro, star in this provocative and action-packed thriller with unlimited surprising twists. Eddie Morra (Cooper), 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 (DeNiro) who wants everything Eddie has… and more.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
168 of 187 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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.
48 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By DrOz
Format: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......
23 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By M. A Spitzer
Format:Amazon Instant Video
LIMITLESS was one of those movies I really wanted to see after I saw the previews.
The premise of the film was great and insightful.
The first half of the movie lived up to the expectations and set the proper tone for what this sort of experience and capability would be like.
But the second half of the movie seemed like it was written by a different screenplay writer and led by a different Director.
The second half of the movie really faded into a sort of comedy and all the tensions and initial build-up was lost.
In the end, the film failed to fully capitalize on its initial brilliance.
Add to that the fact one must overlook the obvious logic flaws in the movie .....
Foe example, if this drug was able to make your mind so sharp and able to learn and master new skills like Classical Music and 3-4 foreign languages in only 2 days, would it have not seemed obvious to spend 3-4 days learning Chemistry so you could synthesize the mind enhancing drug yourself and thus not be reliant on somebody else for a supply ?
A good premise and entertaining movie that did not quite reach its potential
The premise of the film was great and insightful.
The first half of the movie lived up to the expectations and set the proper tone for what this sort of experience and capability would be like.
But the second half of the movie seemed like it was written by a different screenplay writer and led by a different Director.
The second half of the movie really faded into a sort of comedy and all the tensions and initial build-up was lost.
In the end, the film failed to fully capitalize on its initial brilliance.
Add to that the fact one must overlook the obvious logic flaws in the movie .....
Foe example, if this drug was able to make your mind so sharp and able to learn and master new skills like Classical Music and 3-4 foreign languages in only 2 days, would it have not seemed obvious to spend 3-4 days learning Chemistry so you could synthesize the mind enhancing drug yourself and thus not be reliant on somebody else for a supply ?
A good premise and entertaining movie that did not quite reach its potential
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thought-provoking
This film deals with a subject that hasn't often been addressed in films. What if there were a drug that could enhance your intelligence and give you superior ability? Read more
Published 13 hours ago by Paul Durgala
4.0 out of 5 stars
Limited - but good fun
This Fincheresquely-filmed movie starring fellow barrel-maker Bradley is a lot of fun and deals with some very interesting ideas; but in order to preserve the mass-appeal necessary... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Steven W. Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars
fresh
One complaint you cannot level at Limitless is that it is unoriginal or uncreative. In an upcoming summer of senseless sequels and repugnant remakes, Limitless-warts and all-is at... Read more
Published 6 days ago by C. Giosan
4.0 out of 5 stars
It has its limits, but this sure is fun...
A far better film than I gave it credit for being, `Limitless' was one of those rare instances where a preconceived notion of a film is completely flipped after seeing it finally. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Andrew Ellington
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Movie
Good Movie.... concept was great.. it showed the pros and cons of the issue... I love Bradley Cooper and thought he was great..
Published 8 days ago by Carol Wright
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good movie!
While it isn't scientifically accurate. (The whole point being using 100% of your brain at a time, which would be called a seizure) The movie does have an interesting plot.
Published 12 days ago by Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars
The greatest screenplay ever
In some ways, this move is similar to the movie Contagion where it provides a entirely plausible scenario to an incredibly unlikely biological aberration. Read more
Published 12 days ago by P. Scott Pope
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another film I had no info on, just bought it.
This is another spectacular film.
I got it, as it was something new and I hadn't seen it before. Read more
I got it, as it was something new and I hadn't seen it before. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Debbie Light Nash
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this movie. . .
It is my favorite because I have lived with natural brain enhancement caused by bipolar illness and I know what it feels like to be this way. Read more
Published 14 days ago by L. Hotchkiss
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect!
Love the movie. So glad to finally own it. It came in the mail on the exact day it was expected to arrive. Brand spanking new in the original packaging. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Mina_Chan_301
