Limitless
Limitless stars Bradley Cooper as an out of work writer who is having trouble in every aspect of his life: he's broke, his girlfriend dumped him, and he can't write. When an old acquaintance offers him a wonder-drug that boosts brain activity, he gives it a shot. Within days he has become a successful stockbroker. Soon Cooper is in over his head, with a tough new job, Russian gangsters after him, and serious withdrawal issues. The most compelling element of this film is the direction in the drug induced scenes. Director Neil Burger (The Illusionist) produces incredible imagery that is really fun to look at. Unfortunately, none of the characters are compelling. When they were put into danger, I simply didn’t care. This killed any excitement that could have been had. It’s worth checking out if you’re interested, but don’t go out of your way.
3 out of 5 stars.
Take Me Home Tonight
Take Me Home Tonight is about a bunch of adults in their mid-20s who go to a party that is essentially a high school reunion. Much like Superbad, the events of this film take place over the course of one night, as Matt (Topher Grace) attempts to woo his old high school crush. The film is an homage to the romantic comedies of the 80s, such as Say Anything. It maintains the same innocent tone that feels dated when compared to raunchier films like Superbad or even American Pie. Ultimately this film is like its protagonist- not funny, good looking, or endearing enough to be memorable five years (or even five months) from now. Those looking for a cliched but sweet movie could do worse, but I can’t in good faith recommend it.
1.5 out of 5 Stars
© Tanner McCullough, 2011
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