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    Limitless

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    Neil Burger marvellously directed “Limitless” in the most visually striking way that it didn’t need 3D to be extravagant. The film was so visually captivating it absorbed you into it’s unique visual that reminded me of the style of “Fight Club. ” The transition from scene to scene was skilfully captivating, and compelled me to observe more. All in all, the directing was gleaming as Neil Burger has spot on potential of becoming a true artful director in the film industry. However, Burger wasn’t just the chap who made the film taste good, Bradley Cooper raised the bar to an entirely different level, and nailed the most demanding, and intriguing performance of his career so far. From a sidesplitting hung-over schoolteacher, to a drug-plugged genius, Brad proves he can perform a trying character. Cooper plugged into a high-energy role, which was ultimately visually mesmeric, and flawlessly executed by Cooper, and the performance may perhaps catch the attention of film casters around the country to use this potentially award-winning actor in future films. With the amalgamation of Cooper’s performance, and Burger’s visually stunning directing, Limitless makes you want to think harder, and perceive life to a more clear level. Yet, flaws are never non-present in pictures, and especially in a picture that takes risks, which are risks that if executed defectively, can obliterate a film. Fortunately these risks were executed decently, not perfectly. Repetitiveness was the major concerning flaw in this film, which was the repetitiveness in Bradley Cooper’s character on the N. Z. T. drug. Some scenes went a tiny overboard on Cooper’s using of the drug, however, the overboard scenes weren’t dreadful, they were just too clichéd by Burger. Another concerning matter with this picture was the confusion about who created the drug, and also the indistinguishable “stalking character” whom was described so vaguely it’s almost as if Burger decided not to finish the “stalker’s” story in the film. The ending was bewildering, and was unsuccessfully executed by Burger, the only fraction of the film that was poorly executed, generally because the conclusion was exceedingly rushed. Despite the dissatisfaction in the end, Limitless had a sweat style, dazzling visual, and grand directing. Yes, the film was fairly unmemorable based on the way the film ended, making it feel as if the film was nothing special, and it felt almost lethargic, Burger has still created an undeniably beautiful visual. Limitless may have been to some extent forgettable, however, the idea was not.

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    christensonj_filmcritic@  26.3.2011 age: 13-17 95 reviews

    You need to simply state your opinion. You are far too verbose to have anyone read your review. Bradley Cooper raised the bar to an entirely different level, and nailed the most demanding, and intriguing performance of his career so far. Who cares? Cooper plugged into a high-energy role, which was ultimately visually mesmeric, and flawlessly executed by Cooper, and the performance may perhaps catch the attention of film casters around the country to use this potentially award-winning actor in future films. Pardon? Repetitiveness was the major concerning flaw in this film, which was the repetitiveness in Bradley Cooper’s character on the N. Z. T. drug. Some scenes went a tiny overboard on Cooper’s using of the drug, however, the overboard scenes weren’t dreadful, they were just too clichéd by Burger. Again... What? Yet, flaws are never non-present in pictures, and especially in a picture that takes risks, a triple negative? However, the overboard scenes weren’t dreadful, they were just too clichéd by Burger: Please explain... in English.. the only fraction of the film that was poorly executed, generally because the conclusion was exceedingly rushed... to repeat your own words..'poorly executed generally because...' Y[...] Learn the language. Minimally learn tenses.

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    psterl3384@  1.4.2011 age: 50+ 202 reviews

    If people choose to not review films, which they're supposed to on Cinemaclock, and decide to review film reviews, then don't reply. Review the movie not the review. If I choose to express my opinion with extensive detail, nobody has the right to judge the review. It's how I choose to express myself and my opinion and if you don't like it, then don't reply. If there seems to be a problem, which there shouldn't, email me.

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    christensonj_filmcritic@  2.4.2011 age: 13-17 95 reviews

    My point to you is that you need to simply review the movie. If you post in here then you can expect to be judged on your review. Most of your comments are non-sensical or too verbose to be understood. Just make your point and let the rest of us understand what you are saying. You say "It's how I choose to express myself and my opinion and if you don't like it, then don't reply.".. I am just saying that you need to express yourself in a way that is clear. Then you state "If there seems to be a problem, which there shouldn't, email me." isn't this a contradiction in what you are saying? How on earth can I email you? Isn't this the forum for rebuttal?

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    psterl3384@  8.4.2011 age: 50+ 202 reviews

    I have been told that I am a little too verbose, and I do have a tendency to detail things, and I completely understood what you're trying to say. About the email comment, since people can't email me, it was just a trick to make people not reply at all. My final reply.

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    jarad_8.4@  14.4.2011 age: 13-17 37 reviews

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