Underrated Sci-Fi Movie Starring Bradley Cooper Surprise Drops on Streaming

If you’re craving some sci-fi action, you’re in luck! The underestimated movie starring Bradley Cooper, titled “Limitless”, is now streaming. This film, released in 2011, can be found on Prime Video. In this movie, Bradley Cooper plays Eddie Morra, a writer struggling to make ends meet whose life takes an extraordinary turn when he consumes NZT-48, a drug that boosts his cognitive abilities, enabling him to achieve feats like writing a book or earning substantial sums in the stock market. Robert De Niro shares the screen as Carl Van Loon, a businessman who becomes intrigued by Eddie’s abilities under the influence of the drug and takes him under his wing.

In one of his early leading roles following his breakthrough in “The Hangover”, Cooper starred in the movie “Limitless”. The film garnered mostly favorable criticism, with much appreciation directed towards Cooper’s acting and director Neil Burger’s dynamic approach. Additionally, it was a hit at the box office, earning $161.8 million globally on a production budget of just $27 million.

As a cinephile, I must confess my disappointment that Limitless didn’t get a cinematic sequel, despite its initial reception. Instead, a TV spin-off emerged. This series unfolds post the movie’s events, with Bradley Cooper reprising his role as Eddie in four episodes. Jake McDorman steps into the spotlight as Brian Finch, the newest individual exploring the effects of NZT-48. The show garnered somewhat divided opinions and was unfortunately terminated after just one season.

After the success of “Limitless,” Bradley Cooper’s acting career veered into a new path, earning him numerous accolades and Oscar nominations for movies like “Silver Linings Playbook,” “American Hustle,” and “American Sniper.” He also gained recognition as a director with films such as “A Star is Born” and “Maestro.” Although “Limitless” might not be the first movie people associate with Cooper, it’s worth watching. It offers an engaging sci-fi thriller experience, and it serves as a fascinating glimpse into one of Cooper’s early leading roles as he was striving to demonstrate his versatility beyond comedy films. “Limitless” played a significant part in establishing Cooper as a leading man.

Unexpectedly, Limitless has turned out to be a delightful surprise in this month’s offerings from Prime. Unlike the films Amazon announced earlier this week, it wasn’t one of them. It appears that March is becoming a showcase for underappreciated movies from the 2010s, with Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping also joining the service. For those craving more sci-fi after watching Limitless, they can also catch J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 on Prime.

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2025-03-07 07:42