Movie Review: Limitless
Who doesn't love a film with a hunky Hollywood star in the lead role? Let's be clear though -its not the only reason I picked this movie. Bradley Cooper's baby blues are swoon worthy but what really caught my attention is the main character. Eddie Morra is a writer - not just any writer - he's a 'tortured-soul-complete-with-messy-hair-bleary-eyed-in-throes-of-writers-block' - type of writer. A writer whose rather pretty and clever girlfriend (with the credit card) leaves him to his own demise.
Enter the devil in the form of his ex-brother-law, who offers him salvation in the form of a smart drug, NZT, - of course its untested and illegal. Miraculously or not, Eddie is able to perform incredible feats - such as total recall of everything he's read in the past, like, ever. Overnight, he becomes a talented linguist and he plays the stock market - not unlike a demon on RedBull - trading live stock for dollar signs. Life for Eddie hums along nicely for all of five minutes - until he runs out of the NZT. Gordon Gekko comes knocking in the guise of Wall Street Jackal, Van Loon, played by Robert De Niro - a would-be corporate mentor for Eddie. Throw into the mix one particular nasty Russian crime-boss from the streets and well, things slide from bad to horrifically awful in milliseconds.
So, did I like this film? You know the 'Its Complicated' status on Facebook? Well, it's like that - not quite knowing who's telling the truth - and the disparity between Good vs. Evil? Yes, that old cookie - in our fluffy-cotton-wool-world, Good naturally takes Evil, right? Not so with this movie - it's well... complicated... in a 'wannabe-Inception-meets-the original-Wall-Street-and-flirts-with-Bourne-Identity' type of way. What I really loved? His kick-ass apartment and the special effects when his old self caught up to his shiny -new improved version. And the humour, there's plenty of it - I especially love the Chinese restaurant scene. Do I recommend viewing? Er, yes. I'd definitely recommend this one for Bradley Cooper Pantsers and De Niro Worshippers. Needless to say, I tick both those boxes.
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A/N: Hello! Yes, it's another late night post this side of the pond, the parallel universe is certainly keeping me on my toes. I hope you are all well - and writing? Have a fabulous weekend wherever you are on this lovely planet. I'll be relaxing and spending the last few days with my mother this weekend - she flies back very, very soon. Talei xox
PS: And yes, I posted Mr Coopers pic at the end of my review - so you wouldn't get distracted before reading it... I know you didn't, right?
Enter the devil in the form of his ex-brother-law, who offers him salvation in the form of a smart drug, NZT, - of course its untested and illegal. Miraculously or not, Eddie is able to perform incredible feats - such as total recall of everything he's read in the past, like, ever. Overnight, he becomes a talented linguist and he plays the stock market - not unlike a demon on RedBull - trading live stock for dollar signs. Life for Eddie hums along nicely for all of five minutes - until he runs out of the NZT. Gordon Gekko comes knocking in the guise of Wall Street Jackal, Van Loon, played by Robert De Niro - a would-be corporate mentor for Eddie. Throw into the mix one particular nasty Russian crime-boss from the streets and well, things slide from bad to horrifically awful in milliseconds.
So, did I like this film? You know the 'Its Complicated' status on Facebook? Well, it's like that - not quite knowing who's telling the truth - and the disparity between Good vs. Evil? Yes, that old cookie - in our fluffy-cotton-wool-world, Good naturally takes Evil, right? Not so with this movie - it's well... complicated... in a 'wannabe-Inception-meets-the original-Wall-Street-and-flirts-with-Bourne-Identity' type of way. What I really loved? His kick-ass apartment and the special effects when his old self caught up to his shiny -new improved version. And the humour, there's plenty of it - I especially love the Chinese restaurant scene. Do I recommend viewing? Er, yes. I'd definitely recommend this one for Bradley Cooper Pantsers and De Niro Worshippers. Needless to say, I tick both those boxes.
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| Gratuitous shot of Mr Cooper * deep sigh * |
Photocredits via weheartit
A/N: Hello! Yes, it's another late night post this side of the pond, the parallel universe is certainly keeping me on my toes. I hope you are all well - and writing? Have a fabulous weekend wherever you are on this lovely planet. I'll be relaxing and spending the last few days with my mother this weekend - she flies back very, very soon. Talei xox
PS: And yes, I posted Mr Coopers pic at the end of my review - so you wouldn't get distracted before reading it... I know you didn't, right?
Comments
My greetings to your Mum and you 2 have a family fun week end.
Manzanita@Wannabuyaduck
Danette, *hands hanky * there you go, dear. A worthy drool though, non? ;-)
Manzanita, thanks! You have a fun one too, lovely lady!
Meredith, thank you too! Enjoy the college football. ;-)
It's been ages. Terrific review.
WOW, your time with mom has certainly flown by. I remember when she first had arrived.
The last two weekends I had spent in Canada vacationing, shopping, eating, shopping, of course, shopping. I have loads of pics on several posts. I hope you can drop by and visit.
I know how much you ADORE traveling and shopping. I hope all is well in your world and I hope to see you soon.
Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed the review. Your Canada vacationing sounds right up my street - I love discovering new places to eat, shop and just soak up.
Yup, incredibly 6 weeks has flown by and mother leaves this evening, amazing huh?
Hope you are well and I shall definitely pop over to yours shortly! xx
Melissa - I know, right? Complicated, nicely filmed but there was something that left a bittersweet taste after watching. Have to say, Mr Cooper has spectacular contact lens... vibrant blue, indeed - I was blinded numerous times. ;-)