Limitless Living…

One of my favourite stories is the movie Limitless. Limitless is an American science-fiction, thriller film. It is based on the 2001 novel “The Dark Fields” by Alan Glynn. The movie follows Edward (Eddie) Morra, a struggling writer in New York who seems to be having bad luck or some would say bad progress in his life – lacking ambition, motivation, and focus. Eddie is facing unemployment, his girlfriend’s rejection and it seems like he has no future ahead of himself. That all changes when Eddie stumbles into the brother of his ex-wife who gives him a sample of a new drug called NZT-48. This drug gives the user the ability to use their brain at full capacity. NZT-48 helps Eddie improve his creativity and his lifestyle quite quickly as he discovers he has acquired perfect recall, and that he is able to analyze minute details and information at an incredible speed. This leads him to evolve into the perfect version of himself. Who wouldn’t want that? Especially in today’s world when we are bombarded with insane amounts of information each day.

“All my fear, all my shyness, gone….”

-Eddie Morra

The story stuck with me because the main character is Bradley Cooper – an amazing, charismatic actor who is also eye candy. Another reason I enjoyed the storyline is because it is sort of a rags-to-riches story, however, Eddie Morra – the main character, remains himself before and after. The only thing that changes is his financial situation and his ability to recall everything he ever saw or heard because of this new drug. I found this part of the story to be intriguing because I always love a rags-to-riches or underdog story. A part of me wondered what society would be like if we had access to something like this, especially after witnessing how much of a difference NZT-48 made in Eddies life in such a short period of time.

Both the beginning and end of the storyline in Limitless were relatable to me. I related to Eddie in the beginning of the movie because we all have self-sabotaging ways, can be dealt undesirable cards in life and can go through periods of time where we lack ambition, motivation and focus. Then, add all of the challenges everyone has faced in the last 2 years due to covid. It almost seems easier to be stuck in that kind of mainframe when you do not feel in control of your life, circumstances or situation. On the flip side, I also related to Eddie after taking NZT-48 as he went through the stages of becoming the best version of himself because I am really into personal development and growing as a person. The positive changes he made in his life because of NZT-48 really inspired me as it reminded me of all that could be possible if you apply yourself or have increased intelligence or productivity.

Despite the abrupt ending, which leaves room for many different plot holes, Limitless is a great movie. I definitely recommend watching it if you haven’t watched already!