Hmmm, I guess it could have been better had they made Bradley Cooper more hedonistic with his "powers", but I think it was more realistic this way – and I think that worked to make the film feel grittier and less fantastical. But I get what you're saying, my friend!

Thanks Fitz! I don't really understand the online rage against Cooper as a genuine leading man, because I always find him eminently watchable. Even when he's at 110% in films such as The A Team, he still has charisma and effortless screen charm, and there's not too many younger actors coming along (you mentioned Gosling, who could also fit right in as an A-lister leading man) who can boast that skill. Cooper vs Gosling, eh? Sounds like it'll be a real battle of the smouldering good looks, right?

Thanks Chris! I agree re the ending being the weakest part, and in hindsight I think you're right about the filmmakers not knowing how to "finish" the film properly, with any kind of resolution that would appeal to audiences. I think had the film tried to focus more on the sinister implications of the "medicine", as you put it, this could have worked as a genuine genre thriller, instead of the popcorn yarn it turned out to be. Thanks for dropping by!

Thanks 3Guys! Glad you could stop on by!! I think that's the general consensus with this one: happily surprised!

@ Al – I have dibs on first option on that movie. you write the script, I'll direct and no doubt Miss D can play Ryan Gosling's fluffer….. 😉

@ Ruth – Yeah, I gather from reviews and articles around the web that Cooper is a bit of a hit-and-miss appeal for most people…. You should give this a shot, though. It's worth at least one look!