Limitless

An action-thriller about a writer who takes an experimental drug that allows him to use 100 percent of his mind. As one man evolves into the perfect version of himself, forces more corrupt than he can imagine mark him for assassination. Bradley Cooper makes an outstanding performance in Neil Burger's Limitless. A fantastic movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat, fantastic camera shots mixed with a fantastic selection of non diegetic sound makes this film. The pure brilliance from Burger's perspective of this film makes it such a great "must-see" movie. De Niro thickens this movie with his experience and flawless talent as with Abbie Cornish's looks. Great film.

Momento Analysis

   

The non-diagetic sound marries well with any scene from this film. At the start whilst the titles are running a low harmonious cello ensemble play a single note this creates a sense of mystery for the audience; what will happen in the first scene etc. After the first layer is finished a secondary violin ensemble is coupled with the primary, the light melodic pitch from the violins add a meloncholy tone to the sound that generates a lonely disposition.