Friday, March 18, 2011

LIMITLESS



Plot:

In a person’s lifetime I think it’s been said that only around 20% of the brain will be used. Well what if you could take a pill and use 100% in a matter of hours? In Limitless Bradley Cooper plays Eddie Morra a burned out writer that has hit rock bottom and when it seems he’s about to wither away he runs into his ex brother in-law who gives him a mysterious pill that when taken gives you limitless brain access. Now with his new found power he becomes a major power broker for Carl Von Loon (De Niro) who is planning a huge corporate takeover. But unfortunately there are devastating consequences behind the drugs potential like its deadly side effects and the attention it lures to the menacing men that are following him.

Reel Talk:

If this drug was really available, man oh man, but if only ifs and buts were candy and nuts. This movie was refreshingly good, with what’s lacking in most movies that have been dropping lately, this one offers an original plot. While the role of Eddie seemed custom made for Cooper it was just a paying gig for Oscar Award winner De Niro who doesn’t have a stand out performance in the film. Still this movie is worth checking out, so get your snacks early and enjoy the ride.

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish, Johnny Whitworth
Directed by: Neil Burger
Rated: PG-13

I give it 4 corn dogs

By: Corn Dog – The Reel Hustler

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