Quite Entertaining

Rating: 9/10 (1 August 2011)

Eddie Morra (Cooper) is given a new pill, NZT48, that will increase his brain power to 100% and he excels in everything. What a guy! However, there are those who want his NZT supply and he needs to outsmart them. Can he do it? Should be a no-brainer
I am writing this review using only 10% of my brain, so WYSIWYWG. Get it? HA !
It is not easy using this 10% (I hope it's at least that) and writing about someone who can use 100 % of his brain power. I am sure I will miss or not understand many things that are.um.way over my head. I can only hope that those who read this review are also at the 10% level and won't think too badly of me as I plod along. However, I do fear those readers may be above 10%. Bummer. Woe is me.
This was quite entertaining. Not exactly like a comedy as one would imagine with the plot line being what it is. No, this is high drama, but does have some funny moments.
I kept asking myself who is Bradley Cooper and someone said he was in THE HANGOVER. Ah, yes, that almost comedic comedy. I saw that and didn't see anything funny in there except for the Taser scenes. But, Cooper proves my point in that so-called comedians do better with drama because they have the timing for drama, not comedy. Cooper did exceptionally well in this movie. (Bob, you do know they are making THE HANGOVER 2, don't you?) I have low expectations about that, but will give it a shot.
Also, Robert DeNiro (as Carl Van Loon) was excellent. I just hope his not-so-funny comedy days are over with. For me they weren't working for him. But in drama, he has few peers. And, if truth be told, he is extremely funny in dramas when he is has some funny lines to deliver in that serious way he has that produces laughter. He was great in here and I wouldn't rule out a Best Supporting Actor award. But, that's just me.
Abbey Cornish (as Morra's girlfriend). Wow! Where did she come from? Absolutely beautiful and sexy. Will have to keep an eye out for her in the future. She could be the next Charlize Theron. Hmmmm..
The story isn't as predictable as one might think. It has a few twists and turns and not all of them pretty. The way they did the flashbacks in the beginning was exceptional. Very good. The acting by all, the pacing, real stunts and the CGI were all right on the mark. Very entertaining.
Well, that's my 10%.
Violence: Yes. Sex: No. Nudity: No. Language: No.