Review of Limitless (2011) by Andrew W — 04 Sep 2014

Captivatingly gripping but undermined by a flawed self-aggrandising perspective.

This review of Limitless (2011) was written by Andrew W on 04 Sep 2014.

Limitless has generally received positive reviews.

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