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2011 Movie United States Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction 105 min U
By: Neil Burger With: Abbie Cornish, Johnny Whitworth, Andrew Howard, Anna Friel, Bradley Cooper

An action-thriller about a writer who takes an experimental drug that allows him to use 100% of his mind. As one man evolves into the perfect version of himself, forces more corrupt than he can imagine mark him for assassination. Out-of-work writer Eddie Morra's (Cooper) rejection by girlfriend Lindy (Abbie Cornish) confirms his belief that he has zero future. That all vanishes the day an old friend introduces Eddie to NZT, a designer pharmaceutical that makes him laser-focused and more confident than any man alive. Now on an NZT-fueled odyssey, everything Eddie's read, heard or seen is instantly organized and available to him. As the former nobody rises to the top of the financial world, he draws the attention of business mogul Carl Van Loon (De Niro), who sees this enhanced version of Eddie as the tool to make billions, but brutal side effects jeopardize his meteoric ascent. With a dwindling stash and hit men who will eliminate him to get the NZT, Eddie must stay wired long enough to elude capture and fulfill his destiny. If he can't, he will become just another victim who thought he'd found invincibility in a bottle.

Filmium rating
74%

Mood

Intense
Paranoia
Suspense
Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Neil Burger
Leslie Dixon
Alan Glynn
Anna Friel
Robert De Niro
Andrew Howard
Bradley Cooper
Abbie Cornish
Johnny Whitworth
Tomas Arana

Adaptation

Based On Novel
Literary Adaptation
Science-Fiction

Budget

Commercial
Mid-Budget
Studio Film

Cinematic Technique

Creative Techniques
Fractal Zooming
Green Screens
Jump-Cutting
Motion-Control Photography
Out-Of-Body Scenes

Narrative Structure

Flashbacks
Nonlinear
Time Skips

Pace

Brisk
Dynamic
Engaging
Fast-Paced
High-Energy
Thrilling
Urgent

Runtime

Compact
Paced
Short

Soundtrack

Electronic Score
Intense Music
Sound Design

Style

Cinematic
Fast-Paced
Fast-Paced Editing
Fractals
Innovative
Innovative Visuals
Special Effects
Visual Effects

Time-Period

2010S
Contemporary
Modern

Central Conflict

Drug Dependency
Moral Dilemma
Power Struggle

Characters

Drug User
Genius
Unsuccessful Writer

Ending

Ambiguous
Cliffhanger
Off-Nzt

Historical Context

Contemporary
Early 2010S

Key Plot Points

Discovery Of Nzt
Memory Loss
Murder Investigation

Plot

Addiction
Ambition
Brain Enhancement
Danger
Drug Addiction
Moral Dilemmas
Stock Market
Transformation

Setting

Financial District
New York City
Urban Environment

Shooting Location

New York
Philadelphia
Puerto Vallarta

Theme

Ambition
Ethical Implications
Human Enhancement
Human Potential
Identity
Power And Corruption

Genre

Action
Drama
Psychological
Science Fiction
Science-Fiction
Thriller

Audiences

Adults
Science Fiction Fans
Science-Fiction Fans
Thriller Viewers
Young Adults

Titles

Limitless
Ohne Limit - Die Droge für Reichtum und Macht
The Dark Fields
Без меж
Областi темряви
리미트리스

Awards

Scream Award For Best Thriller

Box Office Success

$161 Million Gross
Successful

Critical Reception

Charismatic Lead
Positive
Visual Effects Praised

Popularity

Cult Following
Science Fiction Appeal

Ratings

Metacritic 59
Rotten Tomatoes 69%

Reception

Award Nominations
Box Office Success
Mixed Reviews
Positive Reception
Positive Reviews
Visual Style

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2011
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