The whole thing hinged on ONE thing

Rating: 5/10 (26 March 2011)

I totally hate movies like that. They usually have nothing to say or re-tell something that's been done to death. In this case, the whole story is based on the life changing miracle drug NZT. The lottery jackpot effect. So weak! In some other movies, you can substitute NZT with radioactive spider bite or an alien light coming from the sky (Phenomenon).
I can see why (young) people looking for a shortcut in life will like the NZT concept. Maybe you like super hero movies too. Such people are blinded by one aspect of a film and completely forget to rate the others. Did you give it 7 or more?
This movie is not special. In a few words, it's about drug addiction, excess, thugs and resulting problems. If it's supposed to reflect the Wall Street types, then well done! There's no "shortcut" even De Niro says that at some point in the film. If you like drugs so much, then get a copy of Requiem for a Dream. At least the latter has substance.