Smarter than Expected!

Rating: 8/10 (30 January 2013)

Limitless is actually a very smart thriller with an unusual plot and an interesting premise. For the most part, the filmmakers actually made good use of the unusual plot and made a good, interesting film out of it. I liked the fact that this film was not filmed in the traditional sense. What I mean by that is this film had various camera angles not usually seen in movies and a tight narration that is hard to come upon.
This film is about a author who is in a downturn but when he discovers a drug that unlocks full use of the brain, his life immediately starts to get better. But after he meets a big, power-wielding broker, it seems there may be consequences after all....
This film is not known for it's cast. In fact, the only brand name stars are Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro. Cooper, starting to play in more dramatic roles, is really convincing here. De Niro actually had one of his better roles in the past decade. He brought back a shade of his pre-2000 form.
Overall, this is a conceptual film that actually works and actually made money at the box office. I guess audiences were looking for a smart,original film. Well, they definitely got one here. This film features drama and thrilling moments here. There is even a few action scenes which may satisfy some people. I rate this film 8/10.