The life of an unsuccessful writer is transformed by a top-secret 'smart drug' that allows him to use 100% of his brain and become a perfect version of himself. His enhanced abilities soon attract shadowy forces that threaten his new life.

Bradley Cooper
as Edward Morra

Robert De Niro
as Carl Van Loon

Abbie Cornish
as Lindy

Andrew Howard
as Gennady

Anna Friel
as Melissa

Johnny Whitworth
as Vernon

Tomas Arana
as Man in Tan Coat

Robert John Burke
as Pierce

Darren Goldstein
as Kevin Doyle

Ned Eisenberg
as Morris Brandt
Sampson
A reframing of what life has to offer. While the premise of a drug induced hyper competency seems like it should be the wrong type of inspiration, I couldn't help but feel inspired as I watched Eddie Moira (Bradley Cooper) transform his life. The funny thing about the movie is that a lot of wh...