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Rating: 5/10 (20 January 2013)

A writer suffering from a severe case of writer's block finds a pill that essentially turns him into Superman. Not only does the pill boost his brain power and stamina, it also makes him an expert on anything he has read or seen since birth. It's a silly premise that has the potential for a good comedy, but doesn't really work as drama. Given that Cooper proceeds to take the pills despite the dangerous side effects, the story could have worked along the theme of a Faustian bargain. However, the film is not up to the challenge. The filmmakers are unsure of where to go, and the story just rambles rather aimlessly, culminating in an unsatisfying ending.