The cause and effects of Crystal Meth....in pill form.

Rating: 8/10 (19 March 2011)

In a role completely opposite of "The Hangover," dashing Bradley Cooper is a down-and-out, aspiring "writer" seemingly caught in the most serious funk of his entire life. All that changes, when he stumbles upon his ex brother-in-law - a successful hustler of sorts, introducing Cooper to a life-changing event - all contained inside a small Zip lock bag.
The clear, innocent-looking pill that costs an outrageous $800 a pop turns Cooper into a literal, mental dynamo...all in 30 seconds. Suddenly, everything is in sharp focus and the ability to remember and learn virtually everything becomes possible to him. He wastes no time reversing his bad luck and soon has the world at his feet...not to mention the thugs who want their stolen "dope" back.
Robert De Niro's small role is rather insignificant, in this movie. But, its Cooper who finally realizes he must make a choice for the better, and actually improves the drug itself. This movie is a fun, roller-coaster ride through the bright and dark side of drug addiction. Yet, it is still a sensationalized example of exactly what Pharmaceutical grade Methamphetamine can do to your energy levels and brain function. The morale of this story? If man made it...it will always KILL YOU.