In terms of my film ranking of the year, I have to say that expectations probably helped Limitless move up so much. Had I been excited about this film and not so much for Hanna or Source Code, maybe those films would be ranked higher and Limitless would be a disappointment. In the end, my low expectations for the Bradley Cooper thriller helped it as did the fact that, instead of heading out to a theater, I saw the film while lying in bed trying to get over a stomach bug.

In short, Limitless is another film that does well because it doesn't really try to be anything more than it is. It doesn't really take any risks, it hits all the notes it's supposed to hit, and is paced pretty swiftly so you never get bored. Of course, that's also the downside of the film because there's nothing new that really surprises you and despite a fairly interesting premise, there's a superficiality to it. We watch the characters go through their problems but we never really feel for them. Granted, that might have been tough to do in two hours but if Hollywood is going to turn so-so films into tv series (as they are with The Lincoln Lawyer), this seems like the perfect candidate. It really has everything you need for a great TV show and, honestly, it would be a shame if someone in Hollywood doesn't see that because in a long form thriller/drama, this could be a show to remember. As it is, it's kind of a forgettable film but not terrible for a rainy day when you don't feel like paying 100% to a legit movie.