Limitless is a 2011 American science fiction thriller film directed by Neil Burger and written by Leslie Dixon. Loosely based on the 2001 novel The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn, the film stars Bradley Cooper, Abbie Cornish, Robert De Niro, Andrew Howard, and Anna Friel.
It follows Edward Morra, a struggling writer who is introduced to a nootropic drug called NZT-48, which gives him the ability to use his brain fully and to improve his lifestyle vastly.
Morra quickly becomes successful in his career and in his personal life. However, he also becomes addicted to the drug and experiences negative side effects, such as paranoia and insomnia.
He eventually discovers that the drug has been created by a powerful man named Carl Van Loon, who plans to use it to control the world. Morra must race against time to stop Van Loon and to save his own life.
Limitless is a thought-provoking film that explores the potential benefits and dangers of cognitive enhancement drugs. It is also a thrilling and suspenseful film with a number of twists and turns.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $161 million at the box office worldwide. It has been praised for its performances, its direction, and its intelligent screenplay.
Limitless is a must-see film for fans of science fiction, thriller, and suspense films. It is a film that will stay with you long after you have seen it.
Cast
- Bradley Cooper as Edward "Eddie" Morra
- Abbie Cornish as Lindy
- Robert De Niro as Carlos "Carl" Van Loon
- Anna Friel as Melissa Gant
- Johnny Whitworth as Vernon Gant
- Richard Bekins as Henry "Hank" Atwood
- Robert John Burke as Donald "Don" Pierce
- Tomas Arana as the Man in Tan Coat
- T.V. Carpio as Valerie
- Patricia Kalember as Mrs. Atwood
- Andrew Howard as Gennady
Ned Eisenberg as Morris Brandt
Director: Neil Burger
Writers: Leslie Dixon | Alan Glynn
Box Office Gross: $161,849,455
Distributor: Relativity Media
Release Date: March 17, 2011