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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.

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Grossed $162M worldwide, about 6.0 times its $27M budget
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Based on The Dark Fields
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Filming locations
Filmed in SoHo, Central Park, Puerto Vallarta and 3 other locations
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Setting
Set in New York City
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Sequels
Followed by Limitless
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Music
Music by Paul Leonard-Morgan
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jo Willems
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Director: Neil Burger
Writers: Leslie DixonScreenplay
Alan GlynnNovel
Status: Released
Release date: March 17, 2011
Original language: English
Budget: $27M
Revenue: $161.9M
Countries: United States of America

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