Limitless (2011)

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Limitless (2011)

Genre: Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Abbie Cornish, Robert De Niro

Directed by: Neil Burger

Rated: US: PG-13, UK: 15

Movie Review:
What will you do if you find a pill that can make you super brainy? How much can you think to go beyond your limit and be limitless? But wait... what if it is super deadly at the same time? Sounds intriguing? Well this film promises you more than that.

Limitless is an intelligent film based on 2011 techno-thriller novel 'The Dark Fields' by Alan Glynn and probably is one of the best sci-fi thriller of the year 2011. The whole credit goes to Bradley Cooper for making it captivating till the end. The story narration style of the film is astounding and cinematography is impressive. I must say that Neil Burger has done a good job here.

The film has enjoyable humors and impressive storyline. The plot is intelligent and dialogues are well placed. The film, though entertaining, has more potential to be, than what it is. The execution is a bit slipshod but when this movie ends, you won't be having any complain regarding that.

All in all, though this movie has a far fetched concept, but, is brilliant in many aspects and is entertaining and thoughtful.

My Recommendation: Bradley Cooper, sci-fi, thriller, if any of them clicks your mind, well this film is for you then. Its an intelligent film which would be liked by people of any genre.

Why Should I See?: Intelligent plot, good acting, impressive cinematography

Why Should I Not?: sloppy execution at times.

Rating: 7.5/10

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Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

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Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

Genre: Comedy/Romance

Starring:  Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, Anupam Kher

Directed by: David O. Russel

Rated: USA: R, UK:15

Review:

One thing in which David Russel is best is in how to make people act. We have seen him in his previous movie 'The Fighter, where he pulled out the best from Wahlberg and Bale. And in this beautiful 'romcom' he did it again with Cooper and Lawrence.

Adapted to Screenplay by David Russel himself from the novel 'The Silver Linings Playbook' by Matthew Quick, Silver Linings Playbook is a fresh, out of the box, entertaining (most of it), yet predictable and a bit dull at times. The best part being its freshness and brilliant performances by all the actors and actresses in the right way, at the right moment. It has all the emotions which needs a movie to get loved by people. But somewhere it looses its charm and goes blatantly plain and you start loosing interest in it. Then again it picks up its pace and you start building up interest in it. Like a roller-coaster ride it goes on and off.

It does not have much laughable moments or moment that could make you cry, but it has lovely one liners which you would like and is as I said - entertaining for most of its part. And if you will go deep down into it, you may actually love this movie.

My Recommendation: Its a weekend movie, go and enjoy with you partner. Because romcom is the one genre you would love to enjoy with them. Because when this will end, you will say - 'It was not at all bad'... lol. Happy Movie Watching!

Why Should I See?: Fresh Plot, Praiseworthy Performances
Why Should I Not?: Predictable and dull at times.

Rating: 3.5/5

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