Thursday, November 18, 2021
Limitless
- Commentary: The premise of this movie has intrigued me since I first watched it, probably on cable TV, although I can't remember. I was so impressed with it that I mentioned it to one of my nephews and he enjoyed it, too. So, when I got a chance to own it, I took it. No "big deal" about this movie. It's just purely enjoyable, fanciful, very well produced fun. Excellent mood lifter, for me, anyway. I understand there is a TV series based on the movie. I'm not sure I'll watch it. I can't imagine this movie going on, and on, and on ...
As much as I enjoy this movie, though, you'll notice that I've linked the title of this post to Roger Ebert's critical review. He brings up some good points, makes you think even further about the premise of the movie than you had. It does not, though, spoil my enjoyment.
Update 2/10/18: Maybe it's a stretch to label this a "super-hero" movie, since the protagonist doesn't do anything particularly heroic, but, by the end, you are left with the feeling that he could, and maybe he will.
Update 11/17/2021: This post was originally published August 14, 2016. It was one of the accidental deletions that occurred, which is covered in this post.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Bradley Cooper Edward Morra Abbie Cornish Lindy Robert De Niro Carlos Van Loon Anna Friel Melissa Gant Johnny Whitworth Vernon Gant Richard Bekins Henry Atwood Robert John Burke Donald Pierce Tomas Arana Man in Tan Coat T.V. Carpio Valerie Patricia Kalember Mrs. Atwood Andrew Howard Gennady Ned Eisenberg Morris Brandt
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 2011
Directed by Neil Burger.
Labels: adventure1, drama6, fantasy2, robert-de-niro, satire1, science-fiction1, super-hero2, suspense2
