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1. JJ E 11.07.12 / 1am

   While I read and agree with a decent amount of the original review, I have a couple of points that i would like to add on behalf of this movie.

   First off, Limitless is a commercially viable film that is made to deliver action and suspense, in which it does a marvelous job. There were very few points throughout the film that I found myself bored in the moment.

   Next, I liked how they used the lighting in certain sections when an individual took the drug. It played well into the movie and allowed the audience to feel as if they were in the shoes of Bradley Cooper.

   Usually I am a fan of the ending that plays in the beginning, but in this movie, I do not feel as if it added anything extra to it; it was more of a push. With this cinematically cliche ending and the suspense you would suspect from any hollywood movie, it makes Limitless hard to separate from the rest of the pack that will be lost in Hollywoods trail.

   While this story was good, there is also lot of potential in a story like this and it was aggravating to see a great concept fall to the slippery-slope of writing another thriller instead of a brilliant story.

   Was it a fun watch – sure, but it will never stand out of a large pack.
2. Emily Oakland 07.13.13 / 6pm

   I’ve seen Limitless several times now, and each time I am surprised by something new. I did not know that the same director directed the Illusionist, another great film. I agree with your points about the use of color in the film. I thought that the vivid, saturated colors were extremely visually appealing, and made the audience feel connected to Bradley Cooper’s character. While I do agree that some scenes were rather predictable, the concept was utterly unique and fascinating. Possibly one of the most intriguing aspects of the film is the possibility that this could actually happen- and if it did, what would happen? Would it create chaos? Peace? Desperation? These are things I pondered as I watched the film, as I’m sure many others did.It really make me think about the condition of society and what would happen should a drug similar to this become legal. Good review of the film!
3. segeveidan 02.15.14 / 5pm

   Limitless, in my opinion, is considerably one of the best movie concepts of the 21st century. The above review provides a nice intro for the basic idea on which the plot is revolving around throughout the film. The most interesting style though, for me, was the constant narration by Bradley Cooper which adds a personal dimension to the internal feelings and conflicts of the character. As viewers, we might ask ourselves; “what would being smarter than all of those around us feel like?”. Well, by providing a step by step narration prior, during and after taking the NZT-48, the drug effects seem more realistic and desirable. It is everybody’s fantasy to experience high levels of brain activity (isn’t that the reason why we all go to college?). Thus, watching this movie really encourages the idea that with some future technological advances, a drug like NZT-48 might be a very expensive alternative to traditional education… scary stuff. I have enjoyed reading the review and I am hoping that a sequel is in currently in the making!
4. Matthew Barr 07.07.14 / 12am

   I was really impressed with how William Conlin had me hooked from the very beginning by making me feel invested in review once I got through the first paragraph. This was a great review that did not give away too much of the plot. He made good use of talking about the filming techniques and how it affected himself personally because I could easily relate. I was glad he pointed out all of the positive aspects of the movie and did not deter me from seeing it at all. This just makes me want to see it all over again.
5. Nils Wilhelmsson 07.18.14 / 1pm

   This is a great movie! This film is truly interesting throughout the entire movie. The suspense are intense and you become almost hypnotized of the imaginable feeling of the effect of that drug. You almost get the feeling of the drug actually exist. Your review is good and you point out all the different aspects of the film. Its a film that handles the dream stages and consequences in a good manner.
6. kyle spears 07.18.15 / 10pm

   I really enjoyed Bradley Cooper’s performance in Limitless I thought it was a great movies and he added a lot to it. I also really enjoyed the cinematography from the movie. The scenes where he was having a black out flash forward the lights and way they edited the shots really gave you the feel of disorientation that he must have felt after coming out of the black out. The films ending was not predictable, I do agree with you there were some but even with the long run time as you pointed out I agree that they were able to hold the thrill through the whole films duration. I enjoyed reading your review a nicely written review of a good movie.
7. Easton Shields 03.05.21 / 6pm

   Hello William,

   The review that you left for this film, Limitless, was quite accurate on how I felt throughout the movie. Especially with thrill throughout the first half and transitioning into the major suspense that is felt throughout the last half. I was so tense throughout the entire Central Park scene in New York that I don’t think I blinked once. The use of mise-en-scene in every single scene is noticed and in my opinion, plays the biggest role in getting the right point across to the audience. The director Neil Berger did a terrific job creating this story and putting it to life which is why it is still one of my favorite movies to this day.

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