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aemfarizSep 7, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Debatable about the revolution. But the evolution of consciousness still the best to discuss.… Expand

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eva3si0nJul 16, 2023

Lucy is one of the most unrealistic science fiction films. Everything from one drug literally changes here. The most stupid plot, when watching it, there is a feeling that the child wrote it. And all this comes with Hollywood pathos. On theLucy is one of the most unrealistic science fiction films. Everything from one drug literally changes here. The most stupid plot, when watching it, there is a feeling that the child wrote it. And all this comes with Hollywood pathos. On the other hand, all this captivates and the viewer is not allowed to get bored. Of course, the main plot about the myth of human use of the brain looks 10% stupid. The plot is dynamic, but the motivation of the main character is banal and stupid. Lucy is a vivid example of an empty movie that only has a bright cover. Of course, you can watch it once, but no more if you endure the pathetic stupidity of the plot.… Expand

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TeslaBrownDec 26, 2022

It begins with an immense Darwinist bombardment, boasting science and depicting apes as quite stupid animals; then Lucy becomes a kind of immortal in life that begins to transcend memories and sensations beyond life itself: Hollywood's goalIt begins with an immense Darwinist bombardment, boasting science and depicting apes as quite stupid animals; then Lucy becomes a kind of immortal in life that begins to transcend memories and sensations beyond life itself: Hollywood's goal of stupefying its patients is fulfilled with this low quality work… Expand

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GiugiOct 2, 2022

Very violent and very explicit as a film. Exciting and entertaining, too bad it doesn't make too much sense.

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guyza123Oct 26, 2021

This movie is ****ing AMAZING, end of story

(Minor detraction for extremely minor things, otherwise perfect)

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atabeyordekciAug 19, 2021

A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. (5)

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Obstinate177May 15, 2021

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alejandro970Nov 22, 2020

The hypothesis of what would happen if the human brain worked 100% works well, with no other pretensions than to entertain, for an action movie according to the French method. It is true that it is hyperactive or exaggerated but it is wellThe hypothesis of what would happen if the human brain worked 100% works well, with no other pretensions than to entertain, for an action movie according to the French method. It is true that it is hyperactive or exaggerated but it is well worth a large bag of popcorn. Let's be fair: in someone else's hands this would have been a brainless grotesque.… Expand

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zNeverSleepingSep 20, 2020

"Artificial" define bem.

A premissa do filme é deveras interessante, mas o que foi feito com ela... nem tanto. Aqui o diretor decide explorar as possibilidades do tema de uma forma um tanto quanto infantil. A falta de criatividade é notável,"Artificial" define bem.

A premissa do filme é deveras interessante, mas o que foi feito com ela... nem tanto. Aqui o diretor decide explorar as possibilidades do tema de uma forma um tanto quanto infantil. A falta de criatividade é notável, visto que são conceitos no qual uma criança pensaria, viajando no mundo da fantasia no seu quarto. Falo isso com experiencia própria rs. O desenvolvimento dos personagens é nulo, e a progressão da protagonista não faz o menor sentido. Usar 100% do cérebro teoricamente remeteria a uma inteligencia e compreensão fora do normal, mas para o diretor, ser inexpressivo e predizer tudo que ele mesmo escreve já é o suficiente.

O cast não faz milagres. Scarlett Johansson até tenta, mas só tenta mesmo. O seu desespero no primeiro ato não funciona muito bem, e nos atos subsequentes ela nem parece mais saber o que tá fazendo. Deixando claro: ela é uma atriz excelente, mas sozinha... seu talento não vale tanto. Roteiro, um personagem bem desenvolvido, uma boa direção, tudo isso conta muito na hora de atuar.

Por outro lado, se nada funciona nesse filme - narrativamente; temos um ponto positivo aos amantes áudio-visuais: o filme é lindo. Assisti-lo em 4K HDR é uma obrigação se você não quiser perder seu tempo completamente. As cores são lindas e, no ato final, você chega a ficar hipnotizado pelo que está vendo. A High-Res nesse filme é muito bem explorada com os planos detalhe e fechado, mostrando a riqueza que tal resolução proporciona. O áudio é fenomenal, fazendo toda sua cama vibrar. A trilha sonora cria um ritmo gostoso, principalmente pelo fato de que somos abeis a sentí-la.

Como conclusão, Lucy é um filme vazio, artificial, que se perde nas próprias ideias, mas é um ótimo longa pra testar a nova TV/Som.

Audio: English, no subtitles [11°] - Q60T 50' TV Speakers [Dolby Atmos AC-3 5.1]
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JadedWingsSep 7, 2020

superb acting and a great story! I'll be looking out for part 2 which is supposedly in the making. imagine from where they could take off to extend the story.

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AWESOM-0Apr 8, 2020

A different take on the ideas from Ted Chiangs Understand and the movie Limitless (Dark Fields/novel). This movie has an early Luc Besson feel to it but changes during the last third of the movie. As far as the acting goes Scarlett JohanssonA different take on the ideas from Ted Chiangs Understand and the movie Limitless (Dark Fields/novel). This movie has an early Luc Besson feel to it but changes during the last third of the movie. As far as the acting goes Scarlett Johansson is great in this and so is the Korean actor from Old Boy, not sure what’s his name. I usually don’t like Luc Bensons sci-fi so this was a change. Ok, I did kind of enjoy fifth element but not nearly as much as people rave about it.… Expand

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DzimasApr 4, 2020

Another lockdown movie. About the only thing positive I can say about the movie is it's chilling opening sequence. Unfortunately, it is all downhill from there. Even if you swallow the ridiculous premise, you wonder what Lucy needs withAnother lockdown movie. About the only thing positive I can say about the movie is it's chilling opening sequence. Unfortunately, it is all downhill from there. Even if you swallow the ridiculous premise, you wonder what Lucy needs with people as she can just plug into the entire world's databank through a mind's eye as she did Professor Norman. The only thing she really seemed to need was the rest of this mysterious CPH14 synthetic drug that unlocked her cerebral cortex.

Scarlett Johansson was much more compelling as the female voice of Her. In this film, she little more than her robotic self tossing persons around with the shear force of her will and plugging into massive databases to reach 100 percent of brain capacity, which Luc Besson dutifully records so we know where she stands throughout the film. The briskly paced film comes to its all too predictable end it relatively short order, so you don't feel like you have completely wasted your time.… Expand

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KelwimKMar 30, 2020

What an incredible movie. Scarlett was made for this part... The director, indescribable. A certainly masterpiece!!!!

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MglovesfunMar 19, 2020

Never from the first minute to the the last have I cared about a movie so little. Not funny, not clever. Johannson is unlikeable.

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kamhaghJul 12, 2015

Stupidest video I've ever seen.
I can't describe this in words! I've never seen something so terrible!
Don't waste your time on this movie! The physics are worst than tom and jerry and it's based on a really horrible and lame myth, In caseStupidest video I've ever seen.
I can't describe this in words! I've never seen something so terrible!

Don't waste your time on this movie!
The physics are worst than tom and jerry and it's based on a really horrible and lame myth, In case you're curious we all use all of our brains and it'd make no sense if we were born with more and couldn't use it all?!

it's really just... horrible. If you like those Indian bollywood movies than you might like this. but otherwise nope.… Expand

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Kai82Jan 25, 2020

An action movie hat uses the urban legend that you use only 10% of your brain in a most entertaining way (The 10% story is false and was even disproved by the Mythbusters). The main character Lucy (Scarlett Johansson) got by accident into theAn action movie hat uses the urban legend that you use only 10% of your brain in a most entertaining way (The 10% story is false and was even disproved by the Mythbusters). The main character Lucy (Scarlett Johansson) got by accident into the business of a drug / crime syndicate. She is exposed to drugs that slowly increase her mental capabilities. Now the story starts to unfold. There were many critics of the movie but I think they are all wrong. This movie is about entertainment, action, decisions and philosophy. If you want something more scientific accurate you should watch the Discovery Channel or BBC documentations (They have some really good ones). The actors do a fine job. Scarlett Johansson is a perfect choice for the main character. Then there is the professor Samuel Norman (Morgan Freeman). While he has a smaller role he stays true to the statement “There is no bad movie with Morgan Freeman”. Then there are the members of the drug syndicate. They deliver their roles like you would expect people in their situation. I like the Boss of the syndicate Mr. Jang. He stays calm even in situations that go far above anything you could imagine. He is a true leader that does not falter, deserves respect and has always a backup plan (He wouldn't survive otherwise in the eat or be eaten crime world). The action and special effects go mostly hand in hand in this movie and work well. Again with Scarlett Johansson supported with good effects there could nothing go wrong. The ending is fine and has an interesting take but it is also the kind that can be a disappointment to some. Overall an enjoyable movie that used an interesting myth / idea for full potential.… Expand

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KamamuraJan 7, 2020

Another script written by a dumb person. No, humans don't use 10 percent of their cerebral capacity, it's a myth. Check your facts. Moreover, you are not "alive" with just one neuron. Lower life forms have different central nervous systems.Another script written by a dumb person. No, humans don't use 10 percent of their cerebral capacity, it's a myth. Check your facts. Moreover, you are not "alive" with just one neuron. Lower life forms have different central nervous systems. It hurts hearing an intelligent, educated actor like Gordon Freeman say this garbage inserted to his mouth by some third grade hack.… Expand

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Jazz-KostasJan 4, 2020

This movie is the first I give a rating on metacritic. I liked it that much. The plot is prototype (I haven't watched matrix though), the acting is very good, the scenery is fantastic and in general the whole production is perfect. I don'tThis movie is the first I give a rating on metacritic. I liked it that much. The plot is prototype (I haven't watched matrix though), the acting is very good, the scenery is fantastic and in general the whole production is perfect. I don't find a reason to give this something below 10.

PS. I think my IQ raised after watching it or it's just temporary I don't know yet.… Expand

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DiptanshuJan 3, 2020

wow!!amazing brilliant extraordinary!score screenplay pacing was on the point little extra and overthetop scences but a great end!really from starting to end we have the thought that we are in for a treat!asperusual scarlett is greatwow!!amazing brilliant extraordinary!score screenplay pacing was on the point little extra and overthetop scences but a great end!really from starting to end we have the thought that we are in for a treat!asperusual scarlett is great here!overall its a must watch for someone who wants to watch extraordinary!… Expand

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danvyrDec 6, 2019

Really stupid movie with lots of myth about brain and physics. Also the storyline not new all acts are easily predicted.

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ChukwukaDec 3, 2019

I almost tried to predict what was going to happen next...won some, lost some. Overall, Lucy was entertaining, but I think the extreme destruction of innocent people during the car chase scene was not really necessary. But as she said, "weI almost tried to predict what was going to happen next...won some, lost some. Overall, Lucy was entertaining, but I think the extreme destruction of innocent people during the car chase scene was not really necessary. But as she said, "we never really die".

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DominArsenDec 8, 2018

Je suis allé au cinéma et j'ai vu "LUCY" Il devient actuellement pour moi le MEILLEUR film de Science Fiction que j'ai pu voire de toute ma vie.

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salazarjSep 15, 2018

I honestly do not comprehend why some people give this piece of utter trash a positive score. What a stupid world we live in. I came in to watch with no expectations, which is great because I would've been beyond disappointed. Anyone who hasI honestly do not comprehend why some people give this piece of utter trash a positive score. What a stupid world we live in. I came in to watch with no expectations, which is great because I would've been beyond disappointed. Anyone who has any shred of dignity regarding their intelligence and who knows even basic science would know that this is laughable at best. Yes, it is a sci-fi film, but when you try to add in a few myths and stupid folkloric conspiracies about science and biology and try to make it work to make your film somewhat 'believable', or to make a bit of sense at the very least, you need to do your research properly. This way you just insult audience members above the toddler mentality, and there are toddlers smarter than this.

Full of inconsistencies, plot holes, actual storyline that explains a solid motivation behind the main characters, this was a movie I wish I hadn't spent time of my life watching. At first it kind of felt like a rip-off of 'Limitless', which I was actually entertained by back in the day, but then it veered into **** territory, and the ending was etremely stupid, I don't care what those pseudo-intelectuals slash soul hippies slash wannabe scientist say. So the pinacle of the brain cpacity is to turn yourself into a **** computer, violating however-many physics laws without even a grain of sensibility.

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TomaselisSep 8, 2018

I like scifi movies.
Lucy was very enjoyable.
Grest cast, Johansson delivers.

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BilalPervaiz58Jun 10, 2018

Lucy 2014 is a Great Movie... Tremendous Sci-fi Movie...
Great Story
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MovieReviewer45May 23, 2018

Don't mind the plot of this movie, it is scientifically inaccurate and a mere pseudoscience. Lucy explores the concept of what would happen if humans were able to access 100% of their cerebral capacity as opposed to the claim on the movieDon't mind the plot of this movie, it is scientifically inaccurate and a mere pseudoscience. Lucy explores the concept of what would happen if humans were able to access 100% of their cerebral capacity as opposed to the claim on the movie that humans only access 10% of their brain.

The concept is really mind-boggling and interesting to explore on the movie especially for sci-fi lovers. The action scenes and Lucy's mind abilities is a treat to watch, it is exciting and fast-paced. The seriousness and coolness of Lucy in the movie is engaging to watch because you will expect something bizarre is going to happen. Scarlett Johansson playing as Lucy in the movie has successfully played her role. But there are some scenes that her character in the movie lacks style because of her being emotionless and looked confused in the film which has brought that particular scene in a rather flavorless state. Character development is still an asset of a movie and I think Lucy has missed on that opportunity at some points of the film.

Although the movie is bombarded with some convoluted scenarios that is confusing to grasp. Overall, the movie is an exciting and interesting treat to watch.

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cleiFeb 8, 2018

Aside from the science **** the movie tried to show and explain, the movie is awesome, Scarlett Johansson did an amazing job as Lucy. The ending is just brilliant.

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SrPepeNov 18, 2017

Una película que es tan rara que es buena. Divertida de principio a fin con grandes escenas de acción y conceptos interesantes y originales. La vería de vuelta.

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FuturedirectorJul 17, 2016

Scarlet Johanson and Luc Besson's enthusiastic work makes Lucy smart and thrilling, but at the end, it exaggerates with it's unremarkable stunts and undeniably flawed characters.

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HotelCentralJan 31, 2017

One of the best films I've ever seen. Yes, there's a lot of action, but if you're only into films for the action then this isn't the film for you. You need to have some appreciation for psycho-babble and pseudo-philosophy and questionsOne of the best films I've ever seen. Yes, there's a lot of action, but if you're only into films for the action then this isn't the film for you. You need to have some appreciation for psycho-babble and pseudo-philosophy and questions about just what the heck are human beings supposed to be doing with their various talents and abilities. And what if all this science fictiony stuff turns out to be more or less true? If you can go with the flow and see where it leads you'll like this film. If you've got very narrow definitions that guide your every waking moment then do yourself a favor and look for a film that's more conventional.… Expand

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ScraperJan 14, 2017

Whether or not the science adds up, or the heavy point comes across and shatters your windows of reality, Lucy had some genuine things to say. The action was great. The entire picture kept moving rapidly. I was coming off some veryWhether or not the science adds up, or the heavy point comes across and shatters your windows of reality, Lucy had some genuine things to say. The action was great. The entire picture kept moving rapidly. I was coming off some very slow-burning films so the frequent cuts and ambitiousness of Lucy were a welcome change of pace. The cerebral points of this science fiction don't always land, but nevertheless, I suspended my disbelief and didn't want to stop.… Expand

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DanBurritoOct 3, 2016

Lucy is utterly bonkers and sometimes cheesey, but Scarlet Johansson's charisma and Luc Besson's stylish direction make it an enjoyable action-thriller despite its flaws. I will say that certain viewers are likely to be annoyed by theLucy is utterly bonkers and sometimes cheesey, but Scarlet Johansson's charisma and Luc Besson's stylish direction make it an enjoyable action-thriller despite its flaws. I will say that certain viewers are likely to be annoyed by the implausibility of the plot, but viewers looking for a purely entertaining ride should be satisfied. The action is pretty solid, as are the performances and visuals. Johansson makes for a strong leading lady, and the movie does have pretty interesting themes about how the fabric of reality could be altered as we develop. Overall, silliness aside, Lucy rises on the strength of its star and stylishness to become a wildly entertaining ride with plenty of fun. 7/10.… Expand

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tethysdustSep 21, 2016

I'll admit it was a bit fun, but the premise was completely nonsensical. I kind of hope this is the last movie we see that relies heavily on the "only using 10% of your brain" myth. The special effects were nice, but the story was silly.

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night4Jul 2, 2016

I expected more of the cool action, but it was surprisingly rare.

What I got instead was schizophrenic at times, and aimless at other times. Morgan Freeman barely serves a purpose in the movie. The ending is abrupt and unsatisfying.I expected more of the cool action, but it was surprisingly rare.

What I got instead was schizophrenic at times, and aimless at other times. Morgan Freeman barely serves a purpose in the movie. The ending is abrupt and unsatisfying. It's still watchable, I guess.… Expand

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VickimageJun 10, 2016

This is one of the best popcorn films of recent times - a very tight 85 or so minutes which is refreshing after all the bloated two-and-a-half hour superhero films we've had to endure lately. Luc Besson has let his imagination run free andThis is one of the best popcorn films of recent times - a very tight 85 or so minutes which is refreshing after all the bloated two-and-a-half hour superhero films we've had to endure lately. Luc Besson has let his imagination run free and the result is an action movie where you genuinely don't know what is going to happen next.… Expand

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BarnyJun 6, 2016

How to characterise this production? Well it is simple: Scarlett Johansson plays the role of Scarlett Johansson: she is frail at the beginning but still a good (sic) person inside, gains powers and flickers her pretty eyes... Morgan FreemanHow to characterise this production? Well it is simple: Scarlett Johansson plays the role of Scarlett Johansson: she is frail at the beginning but still a good (sic) person inside, gains powers and flickers her pretty eyes... Morgan Freeman talks low, in a deep an suave tone, about stuff which do not make any sense if your brain is good enough to pass the 3rd grade. Jean-Luc Besson does what Jean-Luc Besson does best: ergo Jean-Luc Besson semi action/sci-fi flick. Apart from that, is is a poor production where the "magic" (I do not dare say sci-fi) element comes from pills which are concentrated "women powers" (sic) (and there is no pun intended, it is truly what is served to the audience). The rest of the movie is a pointless chase ending tragically (as the majority of the audience is banging its head on a wall). If you can totally disconnect your brain for 90 minutes and perform the equivalent of a Men In Black mind wipe then go for it, otherwise please be aware the plot holes and other issues may haunt you for quite some time.… Expand

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nightblade00May 14, 2016

One day a struggling screenwriter took some mushrooms, and while watching The Shawshank Redemption, started a script about a girl who takes the blue meth from breaking bad and it turns her into an emotionless metaphysical superhero.

TheOne day a struggling screenwriter took some mushrooms, and while watching The Shawshank Redemption, started a script about a girl who takes the blue meth from breaking bad and it turns her into an emotionless metaphysical superhero.

The result was Lucy.

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phildogApr 24, 2016

Honest to god, I think the only reason people aren't ripping this film apart was because Scarjo is in it. Don't get me wrong, she does okay, but the film itself is bloody terrible. It lacks any basic consistency of what she can do, herHonest to god, I think the only reason people aren't ripping this film apart was because Scarjo is in it. Don't get me wrong, she does okay, but the film itself is bloody terrible. It lacks any basic consistency of what she can do, her personality, or the personality of any of the other characters. VFX were brilliant though, but the best thing I can say about this movies is it was over quickly and that isn't much.… Expand

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knowmoviesnoseApr 17, 2016

Okay... "Lucy;" i.e. "Lucifer" terribly trying to cover up a plot that is completely hinged on darkness and light, and if anyone wants to buy that feeble attempt at the end where Lucy and the monkey touch fingers, which I don't think is inOkay... "Lucy;" i.e. "Lucifer" terribly trying to cover up a plot that is completely hinged on darkness and light, and if anyone wants to buy that feeble attempt at the end where Lucy and the monkey touch fingers, which I don't think is in homage to E.T. (lol, kidding) but to the painting of Adam to His creator, then this is just plain mockery to God in every way. I give it a two b/c I doubt I'll every give a movie a zero or for that matter a one, so this is about as low as it gets for me unless absolutely no thought, effects, or anything is put into it at all. The silly thing is that humans do use 100 percent of our brains, we just only use about 10% at a time because our brain has so many different functionality to access - it's like saying that cooking and mathematics and sex can all be done at once perfectly when they require different parts of our stimuli and brain, so the concept is half-hearted at best with a huge splash of blaspheme.… Expand

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SpangleApr 16, 2016

I did not care about the science portion of this. It's a movie, so who cares? What did bother me, however, was just how dumb the rest of it was. An interesting premise turned into something I cannot quite place my finger on. The specialI did not care about the science portion of this. It's a movie, so who cares? What did bother me, however, was just how dumb the rest of it was. An interesting premise turned into something I cannot quite place my finger on. The special effects were cool, but as she gained brainpower, it seemed like she just learned how to create special effects with her eyes more than anything else. The film is stylish and pretty classic Luc Besson in its exploration of heady ideas and a greater purpose, but the film thinks it is way smarter than it actually is as it tries to answer the questions behind our existence and evolution. However, it is clear that the strategy the film opted for in this regard is to throw everything it had at a wall and see what stuck. Not much sticks, but it did deliver pretty visuals and fun action. As far as turn your brain off blockbusters go, Lucy could be worse, but it is quite the no brainer.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeFeb 4, 2016

Lucy is history-making at history's best. Despite the movie getting cut down by unnecessary parts, it's 2014's juiciest action/history movie everyone's ever seen.

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benbuttbusterJan 22, 2016

This is the stupidest movie ever. Worst one yet. If you think this is an intelligent or good movie, please kill yourself. You deserve to die. You are scum. 10/10

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MeritCobaDec 28, 2015

No reason or rhyme slows down this movie that has Scarlett Johanson overdose on a new synthetic drug that boosts the usage of her brain above that of the ordinary human and thus unlocks untold superhero powers and a personality change toNo reason or rhyme slows down this movie that has Scarlett Johanson overdose on a new synthetic drug that boosts the usage of her brain above that of the ordinary human and thus unlocks untold superhero powers and a personality change to boot: Scarlett goes from an interesting trashy lady to boring cold calculating **** in a matter of minutes.

But it is all for nothing because Scarlett knows somehow that she has only 24 hours before her body will fall apart or something. So what she needs is the rest of the drug to boost her brain power to 100 %.
I am still unsure what her purpose really was. Did she hope to gain the knowledge to save herself or was her aim to gain knowledge for humanity? Who knows. The movie doesn't linger too much on explaining things. Or it isn't made for creatures that only use 12% of their brain capacity..

A French cop obliges to help her out, while a Japanese drugslord makes matter difficult. It doesn't make much sense. We even get to see a large scale battle between the cops and the gangsters that has the criminals gain the upper hand despite the police being forewarned by Scarlett and thus should have been able to lever the power of the French state against the scum. I would have laughed at this for being silly nonsense, if it wasn't for the fact that nowadays that might even possible. At present the state seems more able to cow their citizens into obedience than stopping terrorists from harming people, which is after all a primary function of the state.

There isn't much more to say really. Engaging dialog? Nope. Intriguing characters one can identify with? Forget it. A larger than life opponent? Not at all. A deep meaningful exploration of the concept? Ba-boom! But worst of all. No explanation of the motivation of the characters is given.

This movie has a script that contains an interesting idea and filled in the remaining blanks with action scenes. Even the action scenes themselves are senseless as they are disconnected. Scarlett's powers change from scene to scene depending on what looks awesome.. At one point the movie becomes pretty awkward because after killing all his minions, Scarlett lets the bad druglord live. The only conceivable reason is that he had to reappear again in the rest of the movie. That is a pretty bad level of writing..
It gets a 5 for being meh.

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gigiharris17Nov 10, 2015

Faster than the speed of light, Lucy is certainly the best film I've seen this summer.

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ThesulaNov 3, 2015

I thought this movie is also a one of traditional - action film when I enter the DVD in to my player . But when I'm watching it for a time,I found that It's not what i meant & there is a deep idea behind it . Definitely I know what is it . II thought this movie is also a one of traditional - action film when I enter the DVD in to my player . But when I'm watching it for a time,I found that It's not what i meant & there is a deep idea behind it . Definitely I know what is it . I see that it has a relationship with Buddhism directly...… Expand

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NinthDoctorGuySep 6, 2015

Scarlett Johansson's and Morgan Freeman's performances were fantastic, the special effects were exhilarating, and the plot was intriguing and handled effectively. The only con that knocked my rating down a couple pegs was the lack ofScarlett Johansson's and Morgan Freeman's performances were fantastic, the special effects were exhilarating, and the plot was intriguing and handled effectively. The only con that knocked my rating down a couple pegs was the lack of characterization.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Aug 22, 2015

What happens when one can access the human mind to one's fullest extent? Luc Besson's "Lucy", despite its obvious plot holes and ridiculous ex machines, does show its own creative answer to the question as the film does manage to be a smart,What happens when one can access the human mind to one's fullest extent? Luc Besson's "Lucy", despite its obvious plot holes and ridiculous ex machines, does show its own creative answer to the question as the film does manage to be a smart, ingenuous, and action-packed as it shows.… Expand

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WoodCoinDotNetAug 11, 2015

Despite an instantly unlikable character in the lead role (Lucy) this movie dazzles with intelligence, dark humor and a fierce attack on the current limitations of humankind. Everyone has heard that people use only 10-15% of their brain-powerDespite an instantly unlikable character in the lead role (Lucy) this movie dazzles with intelligence, dark humor and a fierce attack on the current limitations of humankind. Everyone has heard that people use only 10-15% of their brain-power and "Lucy" takes that concept to a satisfying extreme. With allusions to witchcraft, near-death-experience and LSD, the script/direction/acting/effects encompass nearly everything a viewer could expect from the concept. (Lucy being the name of the oldest female human skeleton found on Earth is quite funny, in that Lucy in the film starts out at 7% capacity.) Like in the movie "Her," Johansson wraps her mind around artificial intelligence and manages to exude a cool congeniality while becoming superhuman. Sadly, Morgan Freeman as a professor of neuroscience (parodied in Scary Movie 5?) seems more like an afterthought than anything integral to the plot.… Expand

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WJSAug 1, 2015

Scarlett Johansson is brilliant and magnetic in this fast passed, intriguing and entertaining Sci Fi action thriller that's very well directed by Luc Besson. It's at times very violent and crazy but still very entertaining with some greatScarlett Johansson is brilliant and magnetic in this fast passed, intriguing and entertaining Sci Fi action thriller that's very well directed by Luc Besson. It's at times very violent and crazy but still very entertaining with some great action set pieces and the supporting players are also very good, especially Morgan Freeman. Some of the visuals are also very interesting and I think that this film is well worth the time spent watching it.… Expand

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bigjon1958Jul 24, 2015

I was not taken too this movie by the trailer and only watched it because I like Scarlett Johansson from her Avenger role and other movies and also the critic reviews were mostly positive. However, turned out this was one movie whereI was not taken too this movie by the trailer and only watched it because I like Scarlett Johansson from her Avenger role and other movies and also the critic reviews were mostly positive. However, turned out this was one movie where Metacritic failed me. I've give the movie plot a big zero and the acting in the movie maybe a 2. The movie made no sense and here, three days later, I am still not really sure what the movie was all about. For those who love graphic violence this movie will not disappoint you - there is a lot of it. But this movie severely lacks a coherent story line.… Expand

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AnthoNYCJul 17, 2015

This film is an insult to the intelligence of anyone that has the slightest bit of education. I only gave it a one because the visuals were cool but this movie was designed to separate mankind even further between the logical and the naive.

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MyodynamicJun 29, 2015

Life was given to us a billion years ago, now you know what to do with it. A Young woman whose brain has become powerful enough to have access to every information of this universe, the approach of the movie is one that gives us the access toLife was given to us a billion years ago, now you know what to do with it. A Young woman whose brain has become powerful enough to have access to every information of this universe, the approach of the movie is one that gives us the access to the dearth of human life and its marshalling. A mind boggling, mind- expanding, exhilarating thriller. Scarlett Johansson in the movie has acted gracefully, beautifully and in the unique expansion as is given to her in her deserving role of superwoman from an indie-film icon and Marvel-universe sidekick, netting unity to the infinity of the concept. Although the concept was a recalcitrant one, the philosophy is the one that says more than the fantastic concept of using your brain to its maximum capacity. The fast pacing movie is one to be watched with an open view, and not with the circumspection of finding logic in it. By and Large, a fantasy that will get you challenged with grand notion that with great power comes genetic transformation and a baffling imaginary to support this pseudoscience.… Expand

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RayzorMooseJun 13, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie's premise and plot were completely implausible... She somehow is able to unlock a higher % of her brain in mere hours and can then control time and gravity among everything else? Also the movie really gave zero character development or any explanation of any of the characters motives or purposes in the first place all ending with a very undesirable outcome...… Expand

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chepod8Jun 11, 2015

El mensaje es tan claro que no encontramos nada que destacar, tanto así qu lo mejor de la falta de emotividad que encontramos en la película es que dura 90 minutos.

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GentM2015Jun 10, 2015

I don't understand how Lucy actually has got Positive reviews.This movie is really boring and doesn't have any reason what so ever to even be existing.It doesn't make any sense at all,the character Lucy is boring and let's not even being withI don't understand how Lucy actually has got Positive reviews.This movie is really boring and doesn't have any reason what so ever to even be existing.It doesn't make any sense at all,the character Lucy is boring and let's not even being with the Directing that feels so dumb and uneven.There are some good parts at times but overall Lucy is just a huge let down.… Expand

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Epik_NinnjaMay 25, 2015

I would give this movie a 7.5/10 not for its action or anything but for how interesting the whole concept of it is. Yes, it's science fiction because no, if you could fully contorl you're brain you couldn't control time, etc. That doesn'tI would give this movie a 7.5/10 not for its action or anything but for how interesting the whole concept of it is. Yes, it's science fiction because no, if you could fully contorl you're brain you couldn't control time, etc. That doesn't mean it's not interesting to see what new abilities she gets upon achieveing each new level of control over her brian. Too many people complain about "not enough action" and "the science makes no sense." I didn't expect non-stop action and would be disappointed if that's what I got. Well,t here you have it. I enjoyed the movie almost enough to give it an 8/10.… Expand

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feetjaiMay 18, 2015

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The main character loses her charms after 25 minutes. First she is a human with heart, but changes to a heartless psychopath. Personally I find it important that the main character is a person I can relate to, but her(Spoiler alert)

The main character loses her charms after 25 minutes.
First she is a human with heart, but changes to a heartless
psychopath. Personally I find it important that the main character
is a person I can relate to, but her actions makes me as viewer
want to distant myself from her. Where this happens?
Her coldness and emotionless starts in the hostipal where she
just kills the patient on a table. The reason is that she wants the doctor
to remove the bag of drugs. A pity that the script writer chose to
make her personality so cold.

A second issue in the movie:
In the movie she archives a high brain capacity, thus I guess a high
IQ. But what does she do?? She attaches a silencer to her gun.
Walks with the gun in her hand, every one can she the gun, and walks
slowly to the operation room. How can such an intelligent person do
that?? Or was the movie script writer having a break?

Third issue:
The actors in the movie don't respond to Lucy at all. She has a gun in her
hand, and no one notices it. How unrealistic.

The movie stops taking me on the journey after Lucy's cold and heartless
act.

Apart from the first nice 25 minutes, the movie has another good thing.
Gordon Freeman tells one of the people who listen to his idea that
is about the brain is used for 10% is actually not real, it's a hypothesis.
So says the Gordon Freeman. In real science should use that word more often, even some "proven" facts
might be false ideas, that look truthful.... (humans are masters in telling half truths)
Any detective knows that truths that connect, are not always a real presentation of the facts.

If the movie continued the first 25 minutes to the very end, the movie would receive at least a 7.
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webratMay 16, 2015

Lucy (2014), a film by Luc Besson, considered a science-fiction movie which hasn’t really received many good critical reviews is way more than meets the eye (or the mind). If words can reach its infinite meaning, I will be trying to do thisLucy (2014), a film by Luc Besson, considered a science-fiction movie which hasn’t really received many good critical reviews is way more than meets the eye (or the mind). If words can reach its infinite meaning, I will be trying to do this here.
What started as a drama in which some characters were being victims of a drug cartel ended up as a philosophical and, literally, mind-blowing movie – compared only to Inception or the very few similar ones. The main character, a woman named Lucy, is a common woman who is forced to transport, she believed, a syntectic drug. Yet, it proves to be much more than that when she is accidentally affected by that after some (can you imagine) kicks in her stomach. From here on, she becomes much more than a woman, as the professor interpreted by Morgan Freeman explains in flashbacks through the beginning of the movie.
As predicted by him, after human beings (in this case Lucy) reaches more than 10% than the human brain potential they beginning to develop what we call paranormal capacities, like controlling gravity, electromagnetism and so on, including other people. And it keeps increasing until one reaches 100% - in which point no one really knows what is going to happen.
This movie develops in a rapid speed from drama, to action, to (a kind of platonic) romance seasoned with lots of sci-fi elements that many would disregard as silly. What can be done what that, though? It also means that this movie becomes much more than a science-fiction movie (most of them), a philosophical movie (which is also one of the reasons Matrix 1 became such a cult movie after one goes beyond that bullet-dodging moment).
The ending is as amazing, actually, much more amazing than what we hoped it to be, since one big question pops to mind and stays there: what would humanity do with so much knowledge that is impossible to even fathom? I bet nobody really knows that answer, though it reminds us how the Devil tempted Jesus in the desert, with all the knowledge in the world (and He refused). However this is not a religious discussion, just one of the most crucial aspects of mankind taken into consideration.
Therefore, I invite you to watch this movie with open mind (pun intended) and no pre-conceptions of what some trailer of some 15 or 30 first minutes can present to any viewer.… Expand

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Mgd12DiazApr 22, 2015

Análisis rápido: Lucy es una película que no llega ni a mediocre, se queda en intento de cine.
Análisis largo: Lucy es un insulto a mi inteligencia, plantea un argumento que trata de ser inteligente porque de vez en cuando muestra alguna queAnálisis rápido: Lucy es una película que no llega ni a mediocre, se queda en intento de cine.
Análisis largo: Lucy es un insulto a mi inteligencia, plantea un argumento que trata de ser inteligente porque de vez en cuando muestra alguna que otra metáfora visual y en otro momento una crítica "express" al capitalismo y la sociedad en una frase de Morgan Freeman.
Scarlett Johansson realiza un papel mediocre interpretando a la protagonista de la película, un personaje vacío, mal construido y que sinceramente al llegar al final de la película me importa su vida lo mismo que en el minuto 00:00.
En esta película es mala hasta la banda sonora, las escenas de acción son ordinarias, sabes que son de acción por las explosiones.
El argumento está mal hecho y es un intento de plantear una trama inteligente.
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sanyrubApr 20, 2015

Very entertaining action film with a female character as the star for once. The film is a little bit empty and of course the premise is absurd, but we are supposed to take this as a sci-fi movie, so it should not matter when it comes toVery entertaining action film with a female character as the star for once. The film is a little bit empty and of course the premise is absurd, but we are supposed to take this as a sci-fi movie, so it should not matter when it comes to judging it. Johanson shows she can really be an action film star. Not much more to say. Entertaining. Not worse than some of the basic comic book movies some people praise that much now (talking about the basic ones, not the great ones like The Dark Knight).… Expand

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Rox22Apr 18, 2015

*meh*

Plenty of action which was awesome, but so little else. Clearly this movie is feeding off of Johanson's Avengers fame. Putting an iconic female action star and relying on that to carry the movie. The plot is just utterly*meh*

Plenty of action which was awesome, but so little else.

Clearly this movie is feeding off of Johanson's Avengers fame. Putting an iconic female action star and relying on that to carry the movie.

The plot is just utterly stupid, using a long since disproven theory about the mind as its premise and expanding it to moronic levels of fantasy. At times the movie almost seems to believe its own bull. Still, if you simply shut your brain off and accept things as presented, then it is entertaing.

Aside from Lucy, no one else is significant, either in performance or relevance to the plot.

Overall:
Lucy is turn-your-brain-off-at-the-door movie, and if you can do that it's allot of fun. Great action, stupid story.… Expand

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mijxeroApr 3, 2015

While I love psychic powers and abilities in moving in games anything with that gets bonus points. Chronicle and Push, cough cough. I got excited when she first started getting her powers, but I soon found they sucked all the fun out of it.While I love psychic powers and abilities in moving in games anything with that gets bonus points. Chronicle and Push, cough cough. I got excited when she first started getting her powers, but I soon found they sucked all the fun out of it. While this could have been a great action movie with a good story it tried to be all philosophical and had forced scenes where she could have easily killed or knocked out all the enemies with her powers but instead didn't. Half-way through I was begging for some cool looking fight scene and never got it. I guess what I thought I was getting was a big bowl of super nachos and instead got a poorly cooked steak.… Expand

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CherryxldMar 30, 2015

Lucy es una película de ciencia ficción que te mantiene estimulado desde el primer momento que empieza la película hasta su final.

Sin dudas esta película es un film bastante acelerado, en donde lo único que hace es ir directo al grano enLucy es una película de ciencia ficción que te mantiene estimulado desde el primer momento que empieza la película hasta su final.

Sin dudas esta película es un film bastante acelerado, en donde lo único que hace es ir directo al grano en cada punto de la trama, manteniendo al espectador en un estado de adrenalina bastante consecutivo, convirtiéndola en un largometraje que mantiene un ritmo veloz durante todos sus 89 minutos, entregando al público y siendo una ciencia ficción de ideas.… Expand

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WARCHILDMar 26, 2015

I can't be any more helpful than to warn the reader NOT to buy this film. It's really really bad... Why? Well, just think of any bad movie you've seen in the last 10 years and you'll have your typical set of reasons.

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mustard_tigerMar 9, 2015

The plot doesn't make any sense, the characters are pointless and the conflicts are contrived to an insane level.

Everything seems as by the numbers as you can get, Asian mobsters, the old trick of having them not speak English so theirThe plot doesn't make any sense, the characters are pointless and the conflicts are contrived to an insane level.

Everything seems as by the numbers as you can get, Asian mobsters, the old trick of having them not speak English so their lines don't sound cliche and stupid, the main character is an ultra super bad ass so guys are ok with her plus this regular girl is also ultra super beautiful in a scarlet johansen way and not a chick in a Michael Bay movie way so women can be cool with her too and LOOK AT THOSE RED BOTTOM SHOES... LOVE THEM YOU SEALS.. LOVE THEM, THESE SHOES CAN FEED AN AFRICAN VILLAGE FOR A MONTH BUT WHO CARES THEY ARE AWESOME GO BUY BUY BUY... Sorry, just should it was funny that they make a point to show her shoes a few times. I imagine her other stuff is expensive too but I don't know.

Its a really dumb movie that pretends its not which hurts it because the nonsense really pulls you out of the story.… Expand

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DuduziuzMar 6, 2015

Achei o filme horrível. Simplesmente não consegui gostar de nada. Nem da ação (completamente previsível), nem das viagens da interação cérebro x matéria, nem do enredo, nem da desculpa para ela ficar daquele jeito. Nem o drama (que drama?)Achei o filme horrível. Simplesmente não consegui gostar de nada. Nem da ação (completamente previsível), nem das viagens da interação cérebro x matéria, nem do enredo, nem da desculpa para ela ficar daquele jeito. Nem o drama (que drama?) sobre o que é mais importante para os seres vivos, enfim, nada.… Expand

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ClariseSamuelsMar 1, 2015

The Beatles song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” the acronym for which was LSD, comes to mind in this film where the drug of choice is called CPH4. It’s not clear that this drug puts the addict in a pleasurable state of mind since itThe Beatles song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” the acronym for which was LSD, comes to mind in this film where the drug of choice is called CPH4. It’s not clear that this drug puts the addict in a pleasurable state of mind since it appears to cause much suffering, angst, and if overdosed, death or molecule disintegration and an omnipresence that is usually only attributed to God.

Scarlett Johansson in the title role captures just the right balance of female vulnerability and steely superpowers that make her a force to be reckoned with. She is abducted in Taiwan by Korean bad guys, who sew a bag of the blue crystal-like substance into her abdomen with the plan to send her home and have the bag removed by the drug dealers. But first she is roughed up in a holding area, again by Korean hoodlums, who accidentally cause the bag to rupture and leak into her system. The drug has thus been administered to her, and she starts to obtain extrasensory powers and phenomenal strength because CPH4 allows the recipient to start using more than 10% of her brain. This is the primary theme of the plot, and all else hangs from this premise; it justifies the supporting role of Morgan Freeman, the neuroscience professor who has based his career and about 6,000 pages of publications on the study of how humans can use more of their brain matter.

Unfortunately, this nineteenth-century belief has been dismissed long ago, but if one keeps up with the controversy about the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this dilemma is not as far-fetched as it would seem. We use 100% of our brain, but our intellect, reason, logic and enormous creative powers are based on only a tiny portion of our DNA that is different from that of a chimpanzee. We share about 96% of the same genetic material as a chimpanzee. That last bit is enormously powerful and is what makes us human. It has been hypothesized that if we can make a robot that emulates a human brain and then perhaps wire it to be just a little more evolved than a human brain, we are in danger of making a robot that can evolve by itself into something that may be omniscient, omnipresent, and dangerous, which is to say, we may unleash forces that we cannot control. Billionaire inventor Elon Musk and others are raising the alarm about the unpredictable dangers of AI. Lucy, if she were actually a human or a robot whose brain has been tampered with to jump ahead on the evolutionary ladder, may be a sample of what we would be dealing with.

Just a slight revision in the film’s explanation behind how the fictional drug works changes the implausible premise of the film to a realistic one. Johannson is superb in the rendering of her transition from human to demigod. And Egyptian-born Amr Waked is excellent as the French police officer who feebly offers her protection even though she could wipe the floor with him. And it seems that Hollywood has found a new source for evil—Koreans. Russians used to be the bad guys, and then the Cold War ended. And many ethnic groups get offended if they are portrayed as stereotypical thugs; by the time The Lion King was produced, the only acceptable bad guy was a Brit (Jeremy Irons as the evil uncle) since Englishmen cannot claim to be ethnic. (They are the standard by which all ethnicity is measured.) Director Luc Besson did not overlook this option—Julian Rhind-Tutt is a bad guy who is also an English twit. In any case, some excellent Korean actors like Min-sik Choi (as Mr. Jang) will now be more employable.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerFeb 27, 2015

The old "we only use 10% of our brains" thing has become widely talked about, especially as of late. Writer and director Luc Besson takes that scientific theory/urban myth and creates a wildly entertaining action sci-fi movie. While thingsThe old "we only use 10% of our brains" thing has become widely talked about, especially as of late. Writer and director Luc Besson takes that scientific theory/urban myth and creates a wildly entertaining action sci-fi movie. While things get quite absurd it never breaks the bounds of reality anymore than other sci-fi movie has, so I really don't get the complaints surrounding that.

At least in this movie is in on it. There are quite a few nods to the audience that say Besson knows just how out there this whole thing is. It leads to some humor injected to the mix. The action is solid, but don't expect it to be a non-stop thing. The real treat comes from the impressive visual effects and Johansson's performance. As the character becomes less human Johansson becomes more interesting and fantastic.

Watching "Lucy" flick through periods of time like she's swiping an iphone is an incredible treat to behold. The visual effects are marvelously done and as they get more intricate the more fun you'll have with this film. It's sci-fi at it's most fun. O

This is one that takes the absurdity of it's premise and runs fully with it. Because of that certain elements of the plot can feel disjointed. For instance outside of one key plot-point surrounding Freeman's character, the supporting cast feels useless. However that never stopped me from enjoying it. Don't let the fact that's it's a science-fiction movie turn you away. There's a little something here for everyone.

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AvgassFeb 22, 2015

Good action flick provided you can check your brain at the door and ignore the ridiculous science explanations (Morgan Freeman has never sounded so unconvincing). It's a bit predictable in parts but alot of the film is pure eye candyGood action flick provided you can check your brain at the door and ignore the ridiculous science explanations (Morgan Freeman has never sounded so unconvincing). It's a bit predictable in parts but alot of the film is pure eye candy including most of the special effects and the main chase scene! Very watchable… Expand

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yusepFeb 19, 2015

I liked Lucy, that said I must say the movie is empty.
I liked the effects and the theme but there is absolutely nothing else in there. the movie is well produced and executed but totally meaningless. The characters are just plain andI liked Lucy, that said I must say the movie is empty.
I liked the effects and the theme but there is absolutely nothing else in there. the movie is well produced and executed but totally meaningless. The characters are just plain and useless ( why bother to hire Johanson, Freeman and Min-Sink) and after watching the movie i felt totally empty and without any type of self-questioning about whatever the movie wanted to express me.
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psyberdelicFeb 19, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie could/should have been a lot better. The concept was interesting although scientifically inaccurate. Lucy OD's on some obscure pregnancy hormone and transcends physical reality when her brain hits 100% utilization. Too much padding in the form of intercut scenes and CGI to flesh out an otherwise boring plot. Just barely worth the $1.58 at Redbox.… Expand

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TantricSkyFeb 16, 2015

We humans may only use ten percent of our brain capacity, but it is clear that the writer and director of this movie were using considerably less than that. Even adding an extra couple of tenths of a percent for the brilliant idea of havingWe humans may only use ten percent of our brain capacity, but it is clear that the writer and director of this movie were using considerably less than that. Even adding an extra couple of tenths of a percent for the brilliant idea of having Scarlett Johansson traipse about in her undies for most of the movie doesn't help the overall total much. And wouldn't the absolute amount of brain capacity (of the which the percentages are taken) be an important factor as well?… Expand

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Bruce722Feb 12, 2015

While the premise and concept of this film is absolutely ridiculous, the special effects laughable, and the plot without actual resolution, the movie still finds a way to be at least slightly entertaining. I think that mostly stems fromWhile the premise and concept of this film is absolutely ridiculous, the special effects laughable, and the plot without actual resolution, the movie still finds a way to be at least slightly entertaining. I think that mostly stems from Scarlett Johansson doing a great job with the character and the movie, however outlandish, is actually a little bit interesting. It still isn't worth your time but it isn't a complete waste of time and being under and hour and a half guarantees that if you feel that it is, at least it didn't waste much of it. I do feel that they missed an opportunity to make a great movie though. There is a time between the film starting and Lucy becoming a superhero/magician/Neo that I thought we had a real gem on our hands. Unfortunately they left reality at the door and chose to make a borderline comedy instead.… Expand

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Dragon_FlyFeb 10, 2015

This is an excellent movie for the initiated. I could relate tremendously with the psychological profile of Lucy. Her strive for knowledge was detaching her away from humanity. The questionable actions she made throughout the movieThis is an excellent movie for the initiated. I could relate tremendously with the psychological profile of Lucy. Her strive for knowledge was detaching her away from humanity. The questionable actions she made throughout the movie explained the accelerated extent of her detachment from humanity as well... the random cut scenes in her mind were a bit annoying but exactly how some people use their imagination in critical moments.… Expand

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Lumio_DracoFeb 8, 2015

I was a little disappointed on how short the movie was. It introduced a lot of deep concepts, but did not explore any of them in depth to my liking. There was a potential story that was wasted....

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pdpmagiFeb 7, 2015

only reason you would watch this movie is to look at scarlett johanasson ...no really but in all seriousness this is an average flick , morgan freeman adds a nice touch to it and the story is interesting but this is ur avg 90 minute flick

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kat889Feb 3, 2015

Great movie, I really loved the plot. It's not a movie you would want to watch over and over, but it's worth watching. This movie is what I like to call brain candy. There's no point to watching it, it's just a good movie.

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BrianMcCriticFeb 1, 2015

Give Luc Besson credit for not being dull that being said the film is far from great. This film is similar to Transcendence in plot but the presentation has more action. The main issue is you never felt anything was at stake. Lucy was neverGive Luc Besson credit for not being dull that being said the film is far from great. This film is similar to Transcendence in plot but the presentation has more action. The main issue is you never felt anything was at stake. Lucy was never really in trouble and in the end your just kind of indifferent. B-… Expand

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ydnar4Jan 31, 2015

I have been a pretty big fan of Luc Besson's work in recent memory. He's be responsible for a lot of Liam Neeson's recent projects, like Taken and he directed the Family which was a pretty good movie as well. I thought Lucy was so good forI have been a pretty big fan of Luc Besson's work in recent memory. He's be responsible for a lot of Liam Neeson's recent projects, like Taken and he directed the Family which was a pretty good movie as well. I thought Lucy was so good for the first hour and ten minutes. I was really shocked that the overall product could be this good. The topic is way over everyone's head but I thought Besson did a good job not to let it get too out of hand. I imagine there is a lot of stuff in this movie that is scientifically inaccurate but I tried to ignore that and I managed to enjoy it. This movie would have gotten a way better score from me if the ending wasn't so crazy, all over the place and hard to understand. I also like the casting of Scarlett Johansson. It nice to see Black Widow doing some more action movies. I'd watch another action movie with her in it.… Expand

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ToFewViewsJan 30, 2015

Lucy reminds me quite a bit of Limitless but maybe even more crazy Sh*t, Seeing it follows Scarlett Johansson's character involuntary ingesting a not very well known "Super Drug". This gives her the ability to use more and more of her brainLucy reminds me quite a bit of Limitless but maybe even more crazy Sh*t, Seeing it follows Scarlett Johansson's character involuntary ingesting a not very well known "Super Drug". This gives her the ability to use more and more of her brain power and basically become super human. The effects in this film really added to the immersion and is one of the strong points of the film. The story to this film isn't much, once it hits the less then mid way tipping point it becomes more about pure action and less about plot. Lucy does cover a few unique topics from evolution to the concept of Time but it feels like the movie is to fast paced and action packed to touch base much on said topics. Lucy is a good film for a weekend action flick or something to watch with your buds. But feels like wasted potential.… Expand

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manofthemoonJan 30, 2015

There is a cult that promotes Scarlett Johansson as a good actress. Combined with Luc Besson, who was once a talented director, Scarlett does action and being confused in Besson's latest eye candy thriller. In the end it runs out of otherThere is a cult that promotes Scarlett Johansson as a good actress. Combined with Luc Besson, who was once a talented director, Scarlett does action and being confused in Besson's latest eye candy thriller. In the end it runs out of other films to steal from and gives up.… Expand

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TheTwistedKrisJan 27, 2015

Stupid stupid stupid movie. Horrible representation of neuroscience and supporting the myth of only using 10% of your brain. This movie is a lot like Ghost dad, it makes up any crap it wants and it will be legit because it runs on the excuseStupid stupid stupid movie. Horrible representation of neuroscience and supporting the myth of only using 10% of your brain. This movie is a lot like Ghost dad, it makes up any crap it wants and it will be legit because it runs on the excuse that nobody knows a thing about it. The human brain uses 100% as every brain scan has told us ever, maybe a percent is used consciously, but if a person were to control all of the subconscious functions of the brain they would surely die from having to process every bit of data taken in by the body manually. What is truly insulting is the extent they stretch that myth, saying that they can control matter with a whim? What in the hell did they smoke? Who in their right mind felt truly satisfied by this fairy tale that spat on everyone's intellect?… Expand

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KingCassius13Jan 26, 2015

It's a good movie with good action scenes. Yes the science behind the plot is all wrong but it's a movie, and when has Hollywood ever gotten science or history correct in there films. So if you can not take everything so serious then youIt's a good movie with good action scenes. Yes the science behind the plot is all wrong but it's a movie, and when has Hollywood ever gotten science or history correct in there films. So if you can not take everything so serious then you should enjoy this film. It's surely not gonna win film of the year but it's certainly is and entertaining 90 minutes.… Expand

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krystina080Jan 26, 2015

This movie was laughable and terrible. It starts out ok but then it seems like they didn't know what to do with it and ended it in the most ridiculous way. It was so bad.. So so bad.

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ZuchetoJan 25, 2015

Terrible movie with a terrible, corny plot. Most of the movie is just complete nonsense. I give it a 2 for each of Scarlet Johansson's boobs. And this last part I'm writing so this review is 150 characters.

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DCEdmondsJan 22, 2015

"Lucy" 10 Scale Rating: 6.0 (Decent) ...

The Good: Starts off as a great idea and is very entertaining, for the most part. Scarlett Johansson does a terrific job in an action role and the effects are top notch. The film moves along at"Lucy" 10 Scale Rating: 6.0 (Decent) ...

The Good: Starts off as a great idea and is very entertaining, for the most part. Scarlett Johansson does a terrific job in an action role and the effects are top notch. The film moves along at break-neck speed, remaining interesting throughout, and you find yourself just having to know how it ends. A solid enough action/sci-fi flick.

The Bad: While I tried to ignore it and just enjoy the movie, the premise starts to become more than a little silly. At times, it also feels very random and too far out there to be taken seriously. Morgan Freeman, as great as he typically is, was adequate ... but his role probably could have been played by just about anyone and would have felt the same.… Expand

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BennytwotimesJan 20, 2015

Wanna be deep nonsense.....do not waste your time. Cringe inducing dialog and ideas. The cast is capable but the script and direction make it hopeless to achieve anything with merit.

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meadowstreamJan 16, 2015

This film had a couple of interesting ideas, not new ideas, but fun ideas...but seems to be a series of short vignettes, each incorporating some cool notion or special effects that the director wants to explore, but without much connectingThis film had a couple of interesting ideas, not new ideas, but fun ideas...but seems to be a series of short vignettes, each incorporating some cool notion or special effects that the director wants to explore, but without much connecting each scene. I didn't hate it - but it is something like a 1-1/2 or 2 star film.… Expand

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Pooty_PootJan 11, 2015

A thinker + Scarlett Johanson being the most awesome badass ever = 10

A crazy action film with Scarlett being a badass, with a great performance from Morgan Freeman and Other actors who's names I've never heard before, and plenty ofA thinker + Scarlett Johanson being the most awesome badass ever = 10

A crazy action film with Scarlett being a badass, with a great performance from Morgan Freeman and Other actors who's names I've never heard before, and plenty of philosophy to go with it (it's just one of those movies that make you walk out of the theatre or your living room like: whooah!") than its awesome!… Expand

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JonasDralleJan 9, 2015

Really great Movie with a really Great Plot.

What's good: -People speak their Native language (Korean, Chinese, German, French,...) (subtitles are available) -Really good Cinematics -Really good Effects What's not so good: -ManyReally great Movie with a really Great Plot.

What's good:
-People speak their Native language (Korean, Chinese, German, French,...) (subtitles are available)
-Really good Cinematics
-Really good Effects

What's not so good:
-Many Facts are really wrong. For example: Studies show that People do not use 10% of their Brain. The whole Plot is based around this wrong thesis.… Expand

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ToffenuffJan 6, 2015

Some cool visuals, other than that not much good to say. The main character, Lucy, basically becomes a god and if it wasn't for the fact that there wouldn't be much of a story or a movie if she actually dealt with all the challenges theySome cool visuals, other than that not much good to say. The main character, Lucy, basically becomes a god and if it wasn't for the fact that there wouldn't be much of a story or a movie if she actually dealt with all the challenges they faced head-on (which she definitely could have done) she probably would have if this were real. I dislike the false science about the brain, but I know it couldn't be helped because that false science is the foundation upon which the entire movie stands.

As an aside, before I learned about what this movie was about, I honestly thought this was a live-action take on the anime show Lucy, which it has some similarities to.… Expand

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MikefromAngusJan 4, 2015

The movie has a very good start to it about 15 mins in, I was into the story. After that, it was nonsense and worst part of all it wasn't entertaining.

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TheApplegnomeDec 28, 2014

Lucy. An innovative, epic and original science fiction/thriller film that completely surpassed my expectations.

Just the action alone is superb, not to mention the incredible performance from Scarlett Johansson. The evolution-theme givesLucy. An innovative, epic and original science fiction/thriller film that completely surpassed my expectations.

Just the action alone is superb, not to mention the incredible performance from Scarlett Johansson. The evolution-theme gives the film a great push, especially the opening scene. I wouldn’t define Lucy as a boring film, not by a long shot. It’s groovy and spectacular. But unfortunately does Lucy have many flaws. It’s very hard to watch this film without notice that the film is based on “the ten percent of brain myth”. The film has great science fiction, but it should have been presented a bit more credible. It feels to extreme. This it the biggest flaw in Lucy. Another downside is the script, because the conversations feel enforced. There’s also no clear structure in the film, where’s it going? Other minor flaws are the CGI (which are great but some of them are not so well done, the SFX are on the other hand awesome). The film also feels a bit to excessive on some places. But, it’s still a cool and great film that I really recommend everyone to watch. The first act might not be so awesome as the second and the third, but it’s still a great film!

There are much positive, but also negative sides of Lucy. I really like this film but the excessive amount of flaws pulls down my rating under an 8.

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LoRevisorDec 28, 2014

Premissa Inteligente,desenvolvimento lerdo e incoerente,Conclusão fraca.
Mas com excelentes atuações de Scarlett Johansson e Morgan Freeman,e bons efeitos especiais

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briceDec 28, 2014

This movie it's a joke, don't see it. I loose 1h30 of my life please give me back.
I think Taxi 3 was better. Please Luc, do another Minimoys but no more movies.

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EludiumQ36Dec 24, 2014

Great popcorn flick, moves fast, and it "makes you think". This material would work even better as a 10-episode tv mini-series with each episode advancing her mental capabilities by 10% and depicting her new abilities. Yeh, that would be righteous.

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