This ending is perfect. Eddie has a four digit IQ, it's obvious that he would simply fix the NZT side effects himself. And as for Carl, respect to his character for backing off and choosing to not fight a far superior opponent.

It would have been awkward if the waiter says "I don't speak Chinese sir"

wouldnt it have been awesome if the waiter had given him a dirty look and said "I'm from New York"

Let's face it, you're here to watch the better ending(again)

There is much debate and confusion over what Eddie Morra (played by Bradley Cooper) said in Mandarin to the Chinese waiter at the end of Limitless (2011). Apparently, Bradley Cooper's Mandarin is largely unintelligible to Mandarin speakers, but after studying many comments online, reviewing Chinese subtitles, and researching Mandarin vocabulary, it is becoming clear that Eddie Morra and the waiter were joking with each other using two plays on words. The problem is--due to cultural differences--people who understand Mandarin probably do not understand the full intent of the humorous exchange, and people who might understand the full intent of the exchange do not understand Mandarin. Of course, the poor Mandarin pronunciations are compounding the misunderstandings dramatically. The result is that no one--seemingly in the entire world--is getting the joke. Here is an approximation of what was most likely said at the end of Limitless. (Note to all the Mandarin speakers: This is not a verbatim translation, which would be awkward in English. This is an interpretation of Mandarin that native English speakers should be able to understand properly in context.) Eddie Morra: "I will have noodles, two scallion pancakes, and lobster with no MSG (weijing)." Chinese Waiter: "But a scarf (weijin) will protect your clothes." Eddie Morra: "But it won't help with my dirty hands." The first joke here is in the Mandarin pun. The Mandarin word for MSG (weijing) is similar to a Mandarin word for scarf (weijin), which could conceivably be used to describe a lobster bib. (Note: In America, people commonly wear bibs while eating lobsters to protect their clothes from all of the juices that shoot out when cracking open shellfish. Americans sometimes refuse to wear the lobster bibs, because the bibs look tacky.) When Morra asked to have lobster with no MSG, the waiter joked with him using a play on the words for MSG/scarf (weijing/weijin), explaining he should not refuse the scarf (lobster bib) because it will protect his clothes. Morra then joked the bib will do nothing for his dirty hands. This was a witty response to the waiter, but it has a deeper meaning. "Dirty hands" is a very common expression in English that insinuates one has figuratively gotten one's hands dirty from doing dirty deeds in the past. The irony here is that Morra was about to enter politics, and he had to do some dirty deeds in the past to rise to his level of success. Yes, Morra can eat his expensive dinner and enjoy his wonderful life, but he will be doing so with dirty hands. This joke revealed Morra was happy with his life but was not denying his considerable flaws and unfair advantages. If that is truly what was said between the Chinese waiter and Morra, it was a good note on which to end Limitless. It is very unfortunate the director, Neil Burger, did not force Bradley Cooper to practice speaking Mandarin phonetically until he spoke the words clearly. If properly executed, that final exchange could have been an excellent moment in the movie and a clever conclusion to an interesting plot.

Robert De Niro is such a great actor. After Eddy threatens Carl, you can see him go from threatening to shaken and nervous, whilst wearing basically the same expression.

Forget the ending, we're all here wishing that in some alternative universe, we'd be the one with that pill!

You just came to watch this after seeing the alternative ending. How did i know? I'm always 1 step ahead of you.

So let me get this straight. Eddy not only improved NZT, he made a version that doesn't have negative side effect but allows him to keep some of the effects even when off it? He also has 4-5 labs AND it heightens his senses to almost supernatural levels? Awesome.

I'm almost offended that they even considered the alternate ending version

"What van?"....bang "I see everything carl"....carl thinking "holy shit, this dude didn't even break eye contact, im not even in the same league as this guy"

We humans think likely. All of us came here right after we watched that weird alternate ending.

This ending is so much better :)

Gotta respect Carl. He's achieved the kind of money, power, and ruthlessness that Eddie only achieved by using NZT.

The second last sentence Bradley said was "不要給我味精" witch means don't give me MSG. Uncle Roger: Haiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

I'm fifty steps ahead of you, I can see everything... I know you clicked that alternative ending and came here to see the better ending... But you already knew that.

I wish the tv show got a second season, it started off rough but I got immersed by the end and I loved that it was expanding into being a sequel to the movie.

In the words of the greatest freestyle rapper Harry Mack. "When I pop the pill I show the skill and you know that it's limitless!" The craziest thing I ever heard off the top.

I prefer this ending to the other where the encounter only then makes him realize that he needs to wean off the drug.

He knew he would have this conversation like three days ago. Smh.

Based on kenwalker7550's astute analysis of the ending scene, I have concluded that this is the character and phonetic breakdown of what Bradley Cooper's conversation was with the waiter: BRADLEY COOPER Traditional Characters: "炸醬麵, 兩個蔥油餅, 在加小龍蝦. 千万不要給我味精." Phonetic: Zhá jiàng miàn, liǎng gè cōng yóubǐng, zài jiā xiǎo lóngxiā. Qiān wàn bùyào gěi wǒ wèijīng. English Translation: Beijing fried noodles, 2 scallion pancakes, then add crayfish. Absolutely do not give me MSG. WAITER Traditional Characters: "圍巾會保護你的衣服" Phonetic: Wéijīn huì bǎohù nǐ de yīfú English Translation: The bib will protect your clothes. BRADLEY COOPER Traditional Characters: "但是不會保護我兩髒手" Phonetic: Dànshì bù huì bǎohù wǒ liǎng zāng shǒu English Translation: But it won't protect my two dirty hands.

So this is where the show takes off - Carl's factory is making a little and selling to some up and comers, then Eddie in power starts assembling a team to knock them off and gain re-control of the supply - interesting.

Hadn't seen this in years. I always thought he made a new pill that he could take once and it lasted forever. Like a one time nzt, no side effects, no coming down, just a never ending high, OR that he made one that had no side effects. I didn't realize he got off it it altogether and it made changes like that. Interesting. I'll stick with my way lol. Almost want to see a sequel, but I'm glad they left this alone. They should do that to more movies.

This movie is criminally underrated.

this feels like intellectually overpowered anime character moment

I came here thinking this couldn’t have been that much better but holy fuck this is insanely better

Talking to the waiter in the end with CC-s on "Yo Bing Yahoo Yahoo agening waiting for a thief pursuing by overdone down for."

Damn this ending is badass!

3:15 Thats the look. The look of knowing when you're on top of the food chain, and you're not moving.

I just watched the "alternate" ending. Whoever 86'd that horror show should have gotten the Oscar for editing.

It’s remarkable how NZT works and it’s effects on the brain. Eddie telling Carl about the accident indicates that he sees reality mathematically in the sense that everything is either a possibility or probability. The outcome of the accident was a high probability based on the details of the situation. So his brain acts like a supercomputer.

Her face is what makes this scene pure gold

Carl was out of his league trying to threaten Eddie. You'd think a guy who's on NZT and has knowledge of both science and human psychology would know someone's gonna find out about the labs and close them, and try to blackmail him. Ffs he was running for senator. That alone should tell you how much power he's craving and the things he wants to do.

This is one of the most under rated films 10 out 10 watch it countless times

i always hated how he ended up back with the blonde chick, even though she dumped him TWICE, she made herself come off as if she was only there for the success and the money. he shouldve gotten someone new to teach her a lesson.

Senator Eddie Morra sees all og the future events and he dosent need the pill anymore

What if the waiter said, "I'm from Alabama and don't speak Chinese."

Probably the single time I've ever seen Deniro be outmaneuvered\told to f*** off and he KNOWS it and just leaves without having the last word. Now that's power!

he literally could’ve became a SUPERVILLIAN if he wanted to at this point. But the pill does seem like it makes you make the BEST decision possible so maybe all he would do is good choices.

One of my favorite movies ever. Period. Bradly cooopers unique... Body language is quite literally perfect for eddie mora.

I liked that he put the work in and was rewarded - no need for threats or war

We all know this was the superior ending...

Having that much power over powerful people doesn't sound like a fun life. Anyone you ever cared about would be constantly in danger.... I'd be smart enough to do something else and live a quieter but still happy life.

Her face after he spoke to the waiter...😏😏

I like it better than the alternate ending. More showing than explaining..

Honestly... I came here because I was reminded of the movie and I'm honestly shocked after reading the comments, knowing there's an alternate ending. I'm not gonna watch it that's for dame sure.

1:54 me to my senior after moving to another role 😂😂😂

Probably the most satisfying ending to a movie ever.

Carl Van Loon: "You Talkin' to Me?"

As much as I’d love to see a sequel, especially this long after, I know sequels almost always suck and it would detract from this film. Especially today with the trash happening in Hollywood today.

"You wanna go to war w me?"

Imagine the waiter says... "I don't speak Mandarin"

“Don’t forget to vote”😆.👍

Oh, Hollywood happy endings 😊 The ending of the book is so dark and hopeless... But perfect as well

She looked at him like "I will take some of his egg rolls tonight"

Turn on the subtitles when he speaks to the waiter: "Domingo - yo Bing Yahoo Yahoo Yahoo ageing waiting for a fucking thief pursuing by overdone down for."

This movie is like if what people think of themselves when they're on cocaine came true. I can't watch a scene without my eyes rolling so far back in my head it hurts 😂

His "What" response makes me laugh every time.

This is the one and only ending for me .

why is this guy not in DCEU or Marvel he would make a great entry

When I first saw this movie, I was very disappointed in Eddie. The guy has the power to truly rock the pillars of reality... And he decides to run for senator and be President? It wasn't until later that I realised that being president was probably just Stage 1 of the plan. Half the shit he wants to do hasn't even been conceived yet, nevermind deemed legal yet, so when he's President, it's all possible.

1:01 de niro almost bringing that mob mentality out

KZfaq recommendation is always 50 move ahead of you

The pill burnt his brain and made him into a snob.

There is no alternative ending..

I am not even going to watch the alternate ending after seeing this one. I am satisfied.

This is what i don't get about the TV series. It seems like first thing you want to do is to take down all the labs to make sure nobody else is making the drug. Maybe have one lab where you research it yourself, and someone who just makes it. The risk that someone else will take it and starts outsmarting you is too dangerous. It already has been shown that your starting intelligence matters, so what if a very young and talented researcher took it?

the ost is underrated.

His eyes moving like he's thinking and realizing something at the moment after Eddie touched his chest, diagnosed and told him 'but you already knew that'. Because he realized he was flexed upon that he is only getting the free info he already knew and Eddie had no way to know. Eddie wanted to let him know he should fear what he knows and not telling him at all at that chat.

Abbie Cornish? This's automatically a 'Must Watch!'!

I really love that movie. Because I think, that our brain can do much more then we think. I would love to have the ability, people have with NZT in that movie. I look for the solution to be able to do the same, without NZT: I know - its possible.

Eddy can be so threatening NZT not only enhances his intelligence but also so much more Brian Finch use NZT for good, but i dont think he is as smart as eddy even with all the FBI with him

imagine having a tablet that allowed you to basically use your brain to do what you want, and you land on politician

Hopefully gojo is like him. Several steps ahead.

"I see everything carl"....

Its a conspiracy why this movie didn't do better. a world where one man does not fear the corruption of the left and right simply because he's smarter than everyone.

the scene so funny because carl ain’t paying bro no mind her like “ you threatening me ? “ dude just keeps talking .😂

1:15 When you have 10 perception in Fallout New Vegas.

Obligatory comment about being glad they used this ending instead of the other one.

He did the Echo with his hand. Thats some sensory input he is having

bro had the water of life from dune. He is muad'dib

As a Mandarin speaking person, I have no idea what Carl was saying.

This needed a part 2 this movie

I'm chinese and what he said at the end is mumble jumble

First time that I met Abbie Cornish was in May, I believe, though it might have been April, of 1999. She accompanied my roommate and I when I caught a ride back to Clackamas. I discussed, primarily, strains of cannabis. Hello, Ms. Cornish. Sorry that it took a while to remember that that was you.

The "What?" at the end was the perfect close.

if this was a real scenerio the amount of calories and nutrients his brain needs would be insane

Scooter always behind some ambitious guy running for president

They chose the perfect ending Mwa...superb 👌🏽

this ending is perfect, until he speaks mandarin (chinese)... 😭

I liked the TV Show... the network dropped it with the excuse of "Not wanting the main character being on drugs" or a "Show about drugs being beneficial"! But shows like Breaking Bad, or all those others, were kept, around & lots of seasons were made! is somehow better than a show that "solves crimes & teaches you about science"!

What happend if he was recording all of he said? Eddi didn't mention it's possiblility.

Limitless 2 this fall. Can't wait

Such a good movie

Nobody that smart would want to be President

And he can manufacture his own stuff ❤

getting to call de niro “your bitch” must be the greatest feeling

I wonder if he set that whole thing up to make it look like he knew everything. Just to scare the guy off. He probably already knew about his heart condition too.

He was still on NZT. He knew Carl was going to show up so he set up the van hitting the taxi. And knowing Carl had heart issues he would be able to find out through medical records. He did it just to scare Carl off.

People talking about alternate ending in this section, glad I didn't saw that.