Lucy
Scarlett Johansson leads this biological sci-fi actioner from Luc Besson (Taken, The Fifth Element) following an innocent woman forced into becoming a drug mule. But when the bag of high tech drugs leaks inside her, the concoction gifts her superhuman abilities. Co-stars Morgan Freeman.
- Director:
- Luc Besson ('Taken', 'The Fifth Element', 'Leon: The Professional')
- Writer:
- Luc Besson
- Cast:
- Scarlett JohanssonMorgan FreemanAnaleigh TiptonMin-sik ChoiAmr WakedMason LeeClaire TranFrédéric Chau
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksLuc Besson hasn’t helmed a ludicrous sci-fi flick since The Fifth Element, though he’s been a successful hands-on producer of a string of hits in the interim – Taken, The Transporter, and so on. With Lucy he follows this high star-power, mid-budget formula, casting Scarlett Johansson as an unwitting drug mule transformed by the experimental chemical inside her, a substance that unlocks the 90% of the human brain we allegedly don’t use.
Beautiful
This film looks so very nice but I was wishing there to be better acting. I am mostly a big fan of ScarJo but this was not the best role for her even though she is so beautiful there was not much to believe in her performance. I don't think that is ttrue about the brain as well I thik we all use lots of the brain and not only ten percent.
all the possibilities!
Yes, this movie is about the possibilities, probabilities and theories of what we can become if we can efficiently use our minds at its 100% potential and capacity. If you keep an open mind, then this movie can perhaps inspire you to think and see how far and wide can you actually indulge your imagination in the process. For this alone, I really enjoyed...
Best movie for years!
Leaves The Matrix for dead and awoke my senses. For those running on less than their share of 10% will probably miss the plot all together, but for those who have theirs turned on and running, will see that this film was very well produced and stands out as one of the best films I have seen. Has flash backs of "Koyaanisqatsi" and "What the Bleep!" weaved...
OK Movie. Great beginning but the end is lacking.
I had high hopes for this movie. In the beginning i was highly impressed and really enjoyed it however towards the end I felt it got a bit stupid and silly... very unbelievable and it seemed as though the end of the film was a rush. Nonetheless an interesting concept, however don't expect to be satisfied with the ending
Lucy in Disguise
Except for the violence I found this movie enjoyable to watch. Lucy having withdrawal symptons and needing more of "blue" to reach the 100% brain capacity. She does a time travel sequence, didn't see Adam and Eve, but what a spectacular starry vision from the hubble telescope. Morgan Freeman's lecture in a university environment made me want to return to...
Open your mind
I really enjoyed this film. First of all a female led action science-fiction is always going to have a plus in my books. Also the film was shot in several locations around the world, pushing the future to just beyond America. But what really sold me is that the filmmakers took really sci-fi concepts of the future and brought it to a more mainstream...
Adapt Or Die
This is a surprisingly good movie.Sure it is not about reality,it is science fiction.One needs to not take this film too seriously and over analyze it,but just sit back and take in the concept of using 100% of the human brain. Because she is able to use more of her brain she can now change the situations that come up.It is an interesting idea. The fast...
Variety
pressA garish, trippy, wildly uneven and finally quite disarming piece of work, graced by a moment-to-moment unpredictability.
The New York Times
pressBuoyed by Johansson's presence, Besson keeps his entertainment machine purring. He may be a hack, but he's also a reliable entertainer.
The Guardian
pressThe end of the movie goes completely off the rails, but in a way that is charming in its stupidity.
The Dissolve
pressEarns points for its unpredictable treatment of its vaguely superhero-ish premise and an appealing silliness, but it struggles to match wits with the genius at its center.
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksLuc Besson hasn’t helmed a ludicrous sci-fi flick since The Fifth Element, though he’s been a successful hands-on producer of a string of hits in the interim – Taken, The Transporter, and so on. With Lucy he follows this high star-power, mid-budget formula, casting Scarlett Johansson as an unwitting drug mule transformed by the experimental chemical inside her, a substance that unlocks the 90% of the human brain we allegedly don’t use.
Variety
pressA garish, trippy, wildly uneven and finally quite disarming piece of work, graced by a moment-to-moment unpredictability.
The New York Times
pressBuoyed by Johansson's presence, Besson keeps his entertainment machine purring. He may be a hack, but he's also a reliable entertainer.
The Guardian
pressThe end of the movie goes completely off the rails, but in a way that is charming in its stupidity.
The Dissolve
pressEarns points for its unpredictable treatment of its vaguely superhero-ish premise and an appealing silliness, but it struggles to match wits with the genius at its center.
Beautiful
This film looks so very nice but I was wishing there to be better acting. I am mostly a big fan of ScarJo but this was not the best role for her even though she is so beautiful there was not much to believe in her performance. I don't think that is ttrue about the brain as well I thik we all use lots of the brain and not only ten percent.
all the possibilities!
Yes, this movie is about the possibilities, probabilities and theories of what we can become if we can efficiently use our minds at its 100% potential and capacity. If you keep an open mind, then this movie can perhaps inspire you to think and see how far and wide can you actually indulge your imagination in the process. For this alone, I really...
Best movie for years!
Leaves The Matrix for dead and awoke my senses. For those running on less than their share of 10% will probably miss the plot all together, but for those who have theirs turned on and running, will see that this film was very well produced and stands out as one of the best films I have seen. Has flash backs of "Koyaanisqatsi" and "What the Bleep!" weaved...
OK Movie. Great beginning but the end is lacking.
I had high hopes for this movie. In the beginning i was highly impressed and really enjoyed it however towards the end I felt it got a bit stupid and silly... very unbelievable and it seemed as though the end of the film was a rush. Nonetheless an interesting concept, however don't expect to be satisfied with the ending
Lucy in Disguise
Except for the violence I found this movie enjoyable to watch. Lucy having withdrawal symptons and needing more of "blue" to reach the 100% brain capacity. She does a time travel sequence, didn't see Adam and Eve, but what a spectacular starry vision from the hubble telescope. Morgan Freeman's lecture in a university environment made me want to return...
Open your mind
I really enjoyed this film. First of all a female led action science-fiction is always going to have a plus in my books. Also the film was shot in several locations around the world, pushing the future to just beyond America. But what really sold me is that the filmmakers took really sci-fi concepts of the future and brought it to a more mainstream...
Adapt Or Die
This is a surprisingly good movie.Sure it is not about reality,it is science fiction.One needs to not take this film too seriously and over analyze it,but just sit back and take in the concept of using 100% of the human brain. Because she is able to use more of her brain she can now change the situations that come up.It is an interesting idea. The fast...
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