Limitless is a psychological thriller directed by Neil Burger, which explores the excesses of intellectual over-achievement. The film stars Bradley Cooper as Eddie Morra, an uninspired writer who discovers NZT, a revolutionary substance capable of unleashing his brain's full potential. Alongside him, Robert De Niro plays an influential businessman attracted by his potential, while Abbie Cornish plays his ex-girlfriend, who witnesses his meteoric transformation.
Limitless will air on Netflix from May 7, 2025, and is already available on Prime Video.
Discover the trailer for Limitless, a tense thriller about the effects of unlimited intellectual power and its consequences.
Synopsis: Eddie Morra dreams of writing, but is paralyzed by writer's block. His lacklustre life is turned upside down when a friend introduces him to NZT, a revolutionary pharmaceutical product that allows him to exploit his potential to the full. Eddie can now remember anything he's read, seen or heard; he can learn any language in a day, solve complex equations and captivate anyone he meets - as long as he remains under the influence of this as yet untested substance. Before long, Eddie is also doing wonders on Wall Street, where his prowess attracts the attention of Carl Van Loon, a powerful financial magnate, who offers him the job of negotiating the biggest merger in history. Little does Eddie know that people are now desperate to get their hands on his NZT stock. As he discovers the danger, he must also confront the product's terrible side effects. To survive those who are hunting him down from all sides, Eddie draws more and more on his reserves. Will he have enough to outwit all his enemies?
Limitless could appeal to viewers with a passion for intellectualthrillers and stories aboutcognitive enhancement, along the lines of Lucy or Inception. The plot combines psychological tension and reflections on performance, while raising the question of the price to be paid for access to total knowledge.
Limitless offers a captivating plunge into a frantic race towards intellectual power, driven by a metamorphosed Bradley Cooper. With its steady pace and moral stakes, the film offers effective entertainment that blends science, ambition and paranoia.
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