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thejakeberlinJul 30, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don’t get me wrong, Lucy is a step in the right direction for action/sci-fi movies, especially on the visual effects side of it as they were incredible to look at. It was a great build up of a movie with each stake getting higher and higher as we watched. But unfortunately even with the amazing Scarlett Johansson (and she was amazing) in the lead kicking some ass, don’t expect a complete sci-fi revelation like Edge of Tomorrow. Expect a sci-fi action thriller that is smart enough to give you some fun summer entertainment, but at the same time will leave you a bit confused towards its closing credits.… Expand

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AlexMIJul 27, 2014

Lucy is a crazy, mind boggling mess of a film. A film that crosses over a variety of genres. Luckily, having Scarlett Johansson in the movie, Besson can do whatever he wants.

Being set up by her boyfriend in Taipei Lucy (Johansson) isLucy is a crazy, mind boggling mess of a film. A film that crosses over a variety of genres. Luckily, having Scarlett Johansson in the movie, Besson can do whatever he wants.

Being set up by her boyfriend in Taipei Lucy (Johansson) is forced to be an unwilling drug mule for a dangerous Asian drug cartel, after being surgically inserted with a secret super-drug in her body. Life being threatened, she is forced to go and transport her part of the stash. Being beaten by other captors, the packet of drugs bursts open in her body. Almost immediately the overwhelmed Lucy beings to evolve into the first person to use 100% of her brain.

We were/are all set up for the whole picture early on for Johansson to be a "bad ass" and do whatever it took in the film. Scarlett doing the "zone outs" and focusing on people and matter is a great move on a futuristic scale. Besson could have made the film use more action and killing in the scenes after she got free, which would have made it even better. Also, the film makers could have done more on the development of the drug. All in all, the movie was good.… Expand

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MryumyumAug 5, 2014

I Love Scarlett Johansson in movies she has recently been in, which is why its a bit of a shock that she was in a movie like this, that obviously was directed and written by retarded chimps that were trying to be philosophical while trying toI Love Scarlett Johansson in movies she has recently been in, which is why its a bit of a shock that she was in a movie like this, that obviously was directed and written by retarded chimps that were trying to be philosophical while trying to comprehend what the body of a humans would achieve if it's full capacity was attained.Because come on,a stronger body and an IQ of Albert Einstein I understand, but anything more than that is just stupid and all this movie does is insult the the intelligence of of the viewer. SKIP THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!… Expand

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neocomp92Aug 23, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you want to watch this movie on the merits of the trailer, be warned that the trailer is deceptive. It makes it look like the movie is an action thriller, but its not. It tries to blend sci-fi with incomprehensible philosophy that is badly written in, and whatever "action" you see is monotonous, without conflict, emotion or even any semblance of a good, traditional action scene. Towards the end of the movie, we get to see Luc Besson's ravers dream, with gratuitous use of post-production CG (even though the CG is mediocre at best), that does not add any substance to whatever message he wants to convey in this film. What is he trying to say, that if we go 100% of our brain, we become God??? Even at 20% the film suddenly morphs into X-Men territory.

S. Jo's performance in this is the only worthy thing out of this tripe. She really conveyed the transformation from an ordinary young lady, terrified for being forced into a drug smuggler, into inhuman woman who knows everything and has the power of God. The problem is that the transformation is too sudden. One minute you see her crying, the next she's gunning down anyone who stands in her way. In trailers I feared that the action would make her look like Black Widow from Avengers, but in the movie, with how easily and coldly she could dispatch her foes, she (tries) to look like Famke Janssen from X-Men 3. I say tries because there is no subtle hint of any effort, or conflict, behind the action. Its just there, like she's on God mode.

Morgan Freeman is one of the Lord's of exposition, but when you ask him to do anything but that (especially if its based on dodgy sci-fi that is poorly written), you actually undervalue the actor. That's what happened here. Any scene involving him apart from the first three is crap, because there is no more plot that requires his narration to advance.

Which leads to my point with Lucy; the film is genuinely about her, and any other character is superfluous. The problem is that she's an unemotional woman who is trying to fulfill the basic purpose of life. There is no balancing act, because other characters simply do not make their presence felt at all. There was even a scene, where the French police was asked to follow Lucy shortly after she used God mode on a dozen Korean mooks. He blatantly asked why he should be there, to which Lucy outright kissed him, implying that he's her "balancing act" of reminding her of humanity. WTF, it just came out of the blue?????

Speaking of Koreans, why them?? Is Besson afraid of pissing off the Russians? Can't he use the French mafia, or even Western villains (hell, there was one supporting villain character who was English)?

Finally, what was the point of this movie? S Jo's. intro and ending narration is painting a picture of what is the purpose of human life? In between I see images of chimps, predators, the act of animals humping each other and birth, and the ravers dream of how the Earth was made??? The worst part was that it was clear that these images were meant to pad out the film, with no unifying theme whatsoever. They were used as a sort of analogy; the predator scene was interspersed with scenes of S.Jo being captured by Koreans, the animal sex interspersed with Freeman's lecture.... Why do we need to see this, Besson? It's clear what the scenes are, so stop cutting in and out!!!… Expand

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Lhotse5Jul 31, 2014

Luc Besson and Scarlet Johansson and teamed up to produce a powerhouse sci-fi/action thriller not seen since The Matrix. It offers everything you could want in regards to this genre. A 'must-see' in my opinion.

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uxhyAug 23, 2014

Admittedly I was very skeptical towards the movie as I walked into the theater. However, my perception of the movie got changed rather quickly.
I was truly blown away. I agree that the theories used in Lucy seem doubtful. The movie was veryAdmittedly I was very skeptical towards the movie as I walked into the theater. However, my perception of the movie got changed rather quickly.
I was truly blown away. I agree that the theories used in Lucy seem doubtful. The movie was very thought provoking, regardless. The negative reviews seem unjustified to me.
10/10, well deserved.… Expand

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thermodogAug 26, 2014

Although it's enjoyable to watch, this movie is not good science fiction. The premise is based on the old saw that says "we only use 10% of our brains." So what would it be like if we someone could use all 100%? Of course the premise isAlthough it's enjoyable to watch, this movie is not good science fiction. The premise is based on the old saw that says "we only use 10% of our brains." So what would it be like if we someone could use all 100%? Of course the premise is nonsense. If we really used just 10% of our brains, then evolution would have given us brains that are 10% as large as they are now. The brain is an energetically-expensive organ. It makes no sense from an evolutionary standpoint that we would have brains 10 times larger than we need.

A good science fiction film should have some basis in real science, or at least have a comprehensible and consistent explanation of whatever pseudo-scientific ideas it relies upon. This film is fantasy masquerading as science fiction. There have been a couple of films that develop this topic in a more satisfying way -- Charlie and Phenomenon come to mind. (Those films are good science fiction, check them out.)

Still, the special effects are fun to watch, and the plot, while implausible, did hold my attention. Entertaining fantasy, but not science fiction.… Expand

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tomo297Aug 31, 2014

awesome movie, luc besson at his best. the storyline was a bit predictable ( that's why it didn't get full 10), but I enjoyed from the beginning til the end.

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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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TylerDurden900Jul 25, 2014

Lucy has an interesting idea for a movie but the plot doesn't blend properly with the action. The movie is
less than 2 hours and after the story is set up, the viewer is bombarded with action. Basically if you
watch the movie solely for theLucy has an interesting idea for a movie but the plot doesn't blend properly with the action. The movie is
less than 2 hours and after the story is set up, the viewer is bombarded with action. Basically if you
watch the movie solely for the action you'll have nothing to complain about.… Expand

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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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thirteenthDocSep 12, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is probably the worst movie I've ever seen. I'll just put up in bullet points why:
1) Unforgivable fallacies: The idea that humans only use 10% of their brain is a glaring myth, and the fact that they then try to say that because dolphins use 15% of their brain, they have been physically allowed to develop sonar. Additionally, the scenes where this "science" is explained, it is to a room of professors and students who regularly ask questions. And not one of them tries to call him out on it.
2) Poor choice of words: After she "unlocks the unlimited potential of the cell's nucleus," she states a couple of times that she has achieved some great "knowledge." This stunned me. You don't just begin to know things as a result of being smarter, you must learn them. This movie has her learn everything by taking drugs. (She somehow knows random trivia about people and how to control various electronics, but still has to look into people's phone calls to see what they're planning to do.)
3) Unneeded tension: There were far too many instances where Lucy could have ENDED any conflict in the movie and she simply chooses to ignore them. And as a result, the people she says she cares about are put at risk of dying. It wasn't just a matter of non-violence on her part, either, so there's no reason for more than half of the conflict.
4) Non-relatable character: From the moment she becomes "all-knowing," she acts better than everyone and pretends to _know_ everything despite still needing to find information from others. And - to spoil the ending of the movie for you, too - just prior to going through a time-travelling experience, she still insists on being an all-knowing entity more akin to a god than a human... therefore completely invalidating anything that could have been achieved through that scene.
5) Terrible acting: In the beginning, she plays a ditsy girl which was okay, but as soon as she's kidnapped, it all goes downhill. Every sound that comes out of her mouth while she's captured is painful to listen to (not out of sadness, but out of not wanting my ears to bleed). Then, as soon as she's using "more than 10% of her brain," she starts acting so arrogant and ignorant of how her behavior could affect others.
6) Horrific cutaway scenes: Sometimes the movie will cut away to various shots from nature programs to equate something that's happening with a natural event. But the quality of the footage is subpar, and the objective simply isn't well executed at all.

It was a sad waste of an hour and a half, and it seems pretty clear, too, that most of the budget went into buying positive reviews for this trashy film.… Expand

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RhaeJul 28, 2014

I find it pretty boring, also jonahsson is very overrated. Don't waste your time, all the same and you are just thinking ok I get it get on with it already.

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WinstonoboogieAug 29, 2014

LUCY is a film of Kubrickian ambitions, Godardian pretensions, and the kind of mindboggling, over-the-top silliness that could only be brought to the silver screen by the director of THE FIFTH ELEMENT. Scarlett Johansson looks great, and asLUCY is a film of Kubrickian ambitions, Godardian pretensions, and the kind of mindboggling, over-the-top silliness that could only be brought to the silver screen by the director of THE FIFTH ELEMENT. Scarlett Johansson looks great, and as she has proven in the AVENGERS films she can handle comic book action deftly. Morgan Freeman, however, is stuck in one of the most thankless acting jobs of the year, literally spending the film lecturing the audience, droning on endlessly about the same scientifically dubious premise that was handled in the somewhat more interesting 2011 film LIMITLESS. The film begins and ends with echoes of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, but instead of inspiring awe and wonder, LUCY mostly inspires head-scratches and/or derisive titters. Luc Besson is a talented filmmaker - LEON: THE PROFESSIONAL and LA FEMME NIKITA are terrific - and even his misfires have moments of visually inspired madness. This, unfortunately, is one of his misfires.… Expand

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nicholasbertNov 23, 2014

If one overlooks the ridiculously unsupported premise of the entire film, and gets into the mindset that this is a particularly detached from reality sci-fi, and therefore ignores the impossibility of things narrated, Lucy still has majorIf one overlooks the ridiculously unsupported premise of the entire film, and gets into the mindset that this is a particularly detached from reality sci-fi, and therefore ignores the impossibility of things narrated, Lucy still has major flaws, especially in the choices of storytelling and character development. As for the latter, you quite fail to understand the sudden transformation from normal girl to ruthless killer, and as for the former, the film speeds up too fast towards the end, leaving behind gaps and plotholes.

Scarlett Johansson, an unconventional heroine, doesn't quite act as well as she's proven capable of doing before, while Freeman who gets second billing appears for about five minutes of screentime. The best acting, in my opinion, is strangely provided by the minor characters, such as the Taiwanese kingpin and his young "assistant".

Luc Besson is a weird French filmmaker, one that doesn't comply with the tradition of his country's cinema of being subtle, convoluted and generally actionless, as it is shown in Lucy, which, despite the scientific setting and the whole "unlock your brain" dilemma, delivers a film that you can easily shut your brain to, and enjoy, if that's your style, shootouts and car crashes.

It doesn't get a lower score for two reasons: the somewhat brilliant quasi-final CGI parade, providing some insight, and the fact that Scarlett Johansson is in it, which is always good.… Expand

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kevinmarcheseAug 12, 2014

This movie was with no exaggeration mind blowing. I didn't move or blink in over 89 mins which seemed to go by in 20. In this movie, real scientific discoveries mixes well with various theories on the human potential to give a possibleThis movie was with no exaggeration mind blowing. I didn't move or blink in over 89 mins which seemed to go by in 20. In this movie, real scientific discoveries mixes well with various theories on the human potential to give a possible meaning to all life. Bravo.… Expand

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JE61Sep 20, 2014

Disappointed. Very disappointed. Very, very disappointed. Is this all accelerated evolution has to offer mankind? Here was a chance for Scarlett Johansson to kick some ass for 80 minutes and somehow there was no fun, no humor, noDisappointed. Very disappointed. Very, very disappointed. Is this all accelerated evolution has to offer mankind? Here was a chance for Scarlett Johansson to kick some ass for 80 minutes and somehow there was no fun, no humor, no triumph of smartness over dumbness. "Limitless", a flawed movie, with Bradley Cooper better covered the expanding mental power in an ordinary human. Better still, check out "The Sixth Finger" from the 40+ year Outer Limits show (season 1, episode 5).… Expand

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LamontRaymondJul 25, 2014

I tend to agree with much of Joe Morgenstern's WSJ review (especially the fact that the movie is concise!), but it becomes a little mechanical toward the end. The first 40 minutes are tremendous, but as Lucy uses more of her brain, herI tend to agree with much of Joe Morgenstern's WSJ review (especially the fact that the movie is concise!), but it becomes a little mechanical toward the end. The first 40 minutes are tremendous, but as Lucy uses more of her brain, her affect becomes flat - and Scarlet needs her charm to carry her acting. She's the modern day Lawnmower Man (for good), but I wanted more of the light comedy from the first half in the second half. No movie should ever remind you of Transcendence.… Expand

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bigjamesJul 25, 2014

A spirited action film with a bit of lax in the display of its own comprehension. Scarlett Johansson clearly stepping into a careful role fresh off the brilliant and curiously engaging "Under the Skin". The cinematography and propA spirited action film with a bit of lax in the display of its own comprehension. Scarlett Johansson clearly stepping into a careful role fresh off the brilliant and curiously engaging "Under the Skin". The cinematography and prop placement standout but a solid environment could not carry this film. Loosely plotted and just below thought provoking, this film is one that takes itself a tad bit too seriously when it could have had much more fun with it's premise.… Expand

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airanauAug 9, 2014

If you are smart and open to the future, then, you will value the concept of this movie. It will caught your attention from the beginning. Scarlets is amazing as usual, so Morgan Freedman. On the contrary, if you are not too smart and you areIf you are smart and open to the future, then, you will value the concept of this movie. It will caught your attention from the beginning. Scarlets is amazing as usual, so Morgan Freedman. On the contrary, if you are not too smart and you are waiting just to see action, sex and rock and roll, this movie it is not for you. A great concept of evolution and how we can evolve as a human and develop our brain capacity.… Expand

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SimpleMethodAug 8, 2014

It was honestly such a dumb movie. The logic totally collapses and as Lucy gets more and more intelligent the script gets more and more ridiculous. Interesting style, absolutely no substance.

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tropicAcesJul 27, 2014

Guys, this movie is bad. Like if it were a TV sitcom it would be called "I Hate Lucy" (OK, that one was lobbed down the middle). Everything in this movie is just so boring and stupid. The plot tries to be intelligent but ends up just beingGuys, this movie is bad. Like if it were a TV sitcom it would be called "I Hate Lucy" (OK, that one was lobbed down the middle). Everything in this movie is just so boring and stupid. The plot tries to be intelligent but ends up just being moronic, derivative and, by the end, a big middle finger to the audience. Its like LIMITLESS met TRANSCENDENCE, and they had a really dumb, annoying child. I really don't know what else to say. I implore you not to see this film.… Expand

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HealingToolbox1Jul 31, 2014

If you wanted to be Neo after the first two Matrix movies, you will want to be Lucy after seeing this movie.

This is the latest spiritual movie alert! The pattern is movies taking on the topic of individual transformation and upliftment,If you wanted to be Neo after the first two Matrix movies, you will want to be Lucy after seeing this movie.

This is the latest spiritual movie alert! The pattern is movies taking on the topic of individual transformation and upliftment, in any authentic way, receive primarily negative and so-so reviews, by mainstream reviewers, across the board.

This pattern continues here. I’m writing this review as this is the only spiritual movie I have given a ten to in about five years.

For me Lucy stands with Besson's best work, which I consider to be Fifth Element and The Transporter, first one.

I have read other reviews, before I saw Lucy. I was expecting to agree with the reviewer who said it was a mediocre Besson effort with all the familiar rhythms and disappointments. I very much expected a script without a third act.

Surprise! I found Lucy quite coherent, fresh, entertaining and engaging thru to the end. There is no holding back. As far as I can tell, no expense has been spared in the special effects and chase sequences. They are both top-notch.

The actor for the main villain deserves special mention for anchoring a formidable presence to balance the intensity of Scarlet Johansen's character and performance. The French police lieutenant who arrives mid-film is also a fresh face providing needed counterpoint.

Today I read a film review mentioning the curse of the underwritten woman's role. Writers on this topic point to the heroine in the Matrix movies as the archetypal underwritten woman's role, fierce yet inconsequential to the plot, despite her great potential.

Here in Lucy we get to see a woman both kick ass and develop her full potential--if you subscribe to any kind of personal-spiritual growth beliefs or aspirations.

My view is: let’s support ‘spiritual movies’ when they arise so the system makes more of them.… Expand

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SpiRoNov 22, 2014

This movie is so bad that i think this is the worst movie of this year and considering what garbage was released this year, that says something. Did one of the mobsters lose his shuriken ??

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CharmissyitAug 6, 2014

I watch movies for the concept. I want to see if they are going to do something awesome with it or do a lazy script with a lot of special effects. Guess which one this was.

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csw12Oct 11, 2014

One of the dumbest movies of the year with an ending that is as clumsy and far fetched as they get. The entire concept of Lucy makes zero sense and it seemed the director didn't know where to take the movie.

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ednunezNov 15, 2014

Exaggerated and laughable, almost to the point of insulting the viewer's intelligence, and dizzying in the construction of the action scenes. If you want cheap thrills, better play a video game.

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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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netflicJul 26, 2014

Action movie with pseudo-science bubble.
Clearly, creators of this movie were referring more to LSD than to the famous early human ancestor, even though we do meet the latter one. It's an attempt to make a nod to two different categories ofAction movie with pseudo-science bubble.
Clearly, creators of this movie were referring more to LSD than to the famous early human ancestor, even though we do meet the latter one. It's an attempt to make a nod to two different categories of movie-watchers:
young people will un-mistakenly link colors and special effects to the popular drug
while some philosophically inclined people will see the parallel between the meeting of two Lucies and Danae and Zeus. Unfortunately, Sci-Fi part of the film falls short.
Overall, quite entertaining but far from the best...… Expand

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Jman4Aug 2, 2014

Lucy does entertain - it's action packed and ripe with incredible visuals. However , this movie suffers greatly in too many departments. It confuses more often than it takes you along for the ride, Lucy's character development is forced andLucy does entertain - it's action packed and ripe with incredible visuals. However , this movie suffers greatly in too many departments. It confuses more often than it takes you along for the ride, Lucy's character development is forced and unnecessary, but the movies biggest hindrance is bad writing. There are moments that shine, but in almost all cases it comes off as trite in its attempts to be sophisticated. It's existentialism is pretty silly and when it tries to be philosophical or sage it always sounds ridiculous. Scarlett Johansson saves it occasionally by being a strong lead, but more often than not the script is a laughable attempt at SciFi wonder and profound thought. The last line is one of the worst, and without spoiling anything, leaves the audience wondering what they just watched and whether it was worth their time at all, because it far from ends the film on a well-scripted note. It provokes thought, but not by nature of its own quality, rather because it's subject matter is inherently interesting. I wouldn't say it's not worth seeing, but I would certainly go in with low expectations - only then may it please you.… Expand

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lasttimeisawSep 2, 2014

A cinema-going in a newly-discovered multiplex in Cairo inside a half-empty shopping mall, LUCY is another rare triumph of a female-driven blockbuster directed by Gallo-film entrepreneur Luc Besson, whose creativity and clout has beenA cinema-going in a newly-discovered multiplex in Cairo inside a half-empty shopping mall, LUCY is another rare triumph of a female-driven blockbuster directed by Gallo-film entrepreneur Luc Besson, whose creativity and clout has been significantly ebbed away after THE BIG BLUE (1988, 8/10), LÉON: THE PROFESSIONAL (1994, 9/10) and THE FIFTH ELEMENT (1997, 8/10). So I have been intentionally steering clear of his subsequent work, however recently the noteworthy career renaissance of Scarlett Johansson intrigues me immensely and I am tempted by the conception of gearing up the the maximum of human's cerebral capacity. But, in the end, Besson overkills the idea since his brain capacity doesn't quite hit the requirement to facilitate such an ambitious project.
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somethingguy912Aug 21, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This will be the first time that I've reviewed a movie on this aggregator, apart from my typical video game reviews. The reason why? I guess a time for change, and a passion of confusion and problems that Lucy seems to bloat in our face. For starters, this is in no way a demonstration of attacking the "humans only use 10% of their brain" logical fallacy, as I'm willing to give the movie the benefit of the doubt and allow myself to believe that humans are capable of 'great' things. But in any case, even jumping that obstacle Lucy still seems to stumble on narrative consistencies, as well as awkward dialogue and other plot points unexplained, such as why exactly Lucy needs that European Cop to continue helping her with her escapades even after he had willingly got her the packages she needed to keep her brain "configured", how Lucy lost her way back home when she was sent back despite that the other three victims got to their respective locations just fine, and why exactly Lucy seems to haplessly murder and kill victims either because they are "in their way" (despite her saying that all obstacles are out of her way) or they don't speak english! (yeah, sounds a little racist)

Which brings me to my next point: Lucy is not a likable character, despite her being the 'hero' and 'protagonist' of her own self-proclaimed movie. As I mentioned above, she kills innocent civilians only because supposedly all this knowledge is overcoming her human emotion, which I would believe if they managed to at least give Lucy some reason as to why she does what she needs to do. The importance of any kind of main protagoist for the audience is that we have to sympathize with them, and if we don't? We tune out. As a matter of fact, Koba from DAWN of the Planet of the Apes was more sympathetic than Lucy, and he's supposed to be the ANTAGONIST!

Not to mention that all of the characters that surround Lucy are so, **** stupid. Lucy walks in a hospital with a silencer pistol all out? no one cares. Lucy changes her hair color in public? no one cares. Lucy body and molecules literally dematerialize on an airplane and NO ONE gives a **** They just keep asking her that they are going to land. Believe me, this is NOT how human beings would react to such crazy stuff. While Scarlett Johansson does pretty well at her role, even being a pretty interesting apathetic omniscient, and the gun play and visuals all play out nicely, but it's just spectacle with no substance, with a unlikable main protagonist and a confused execution of a brilliant premise. Not a recommendation.… Expand

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BshopAug 14, 2014

Lucy is great if you can get past "the theories and higher-level thinking" involved (which are trying to hard I think), although at the end of the day, it's Scarlett Johanson dealing with bad dudes trying to kill her. A different movie thanLucy is great if you can get past "the theories and higher-level thinking" involved (which are trying to hard I think), although at the end of the day, it's Scarlett Johanson dealing with bad dudes trying to kill her. A different movie than the other action flicks out there, but not one that will hold your attention like it should. Maybe a bit more work in the development department, because it falls apart towards the end.
In summary, different film that you should probably rent (so you can replay key parts). Or skip it altogether if you want. Didn't really miss anything.… 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.

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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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busbfranDec 14, 2014

Apart from the B class script, performances and direction "Lucy" can still be entertaining, though never really lifts into full gear. An unoriginal backbone with hardly any scenes or reasoning, fails to shock even the simplest of audiences.Apart from the B class script, performances and direction "Lucy" can still be entertaining, though never really lifts into full gear. An unoriginal backbone with hardly any scenes or reasoning, fails to shock even the simplest of audiences. Lucy never fully grasps what it wants to be, skipping this film could do you justice.… Expand

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stevebollingerAug 23, 2014

I give an E for effort. I like the premise of the movie: what happens if we use so much more of our brain power? too many corny scenes not plausible or connecting well with the rest of the movie like the Asian mafia kingpin slaughteringI give an E for effort. I like the premise of the movie: what happens if we use so much more of our brain power? too many corny scenes not plausible or connecting well with the rest of the movie like the Asian mafia kingpin slaughtering people right and left. And the answer to the above question was a crappy answer. Limitless and Phenomenon did far better jobs with this idea. I am surprised that a great actor like Morgan Freeman associated himself with this film. Don't waste your time.… Expand

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arcangelSep 5, 2014

Lucy was a interesting idea. However it was poorly executed and screamed "I'm trying to be a independent film!" Throughout the beginning, then becomes a nonsensical crap chute of bad sci if powers. The plot is she ingests cocaine, becomes aLucy was a interesting idea. However it was poorly executed and screamed "I'm trying to be a independent film!" Throughout the beginning, then becomes a nonsensical crap chute of bad sci if powers. The plot is she ingests cocaine, becomes a emotionless Jedi and then becomes a God. The movie is filled with laugh out loud moments, which were unintentional. The movie was poorly executed, laughably bad and racist, as apparently every Asian guy carries shuriken.… Expand

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sammurphy66Aug 3, 2014

Completely implausible and utterly ridiculous, Lucy is a dull and uneventful experience thats offers nothing more than a typically charismatic performance from Scarlett Johansson.

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LerxstJul 29, 2014

After a fairly interesting 30 minute set up, the film devolves into a series nonsensical "esoteric" visual compilations mixed with a few scenes of frenetic and confusing action - neither of which do much to grab the audience. The end is aAfter a fairly interesting 30 minute set up, the film devolves into a series nonsensical "esoteric" visual compilations mixed with a few scenes of frenetic and confusing action - neither of which do much to grab the audience. The end is a mishmash mess of shootouts and silly "science" that graciously ends just before a headache starts.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingSep 22, 2014

Lucy feeds on its original premise with silly thrills overshadowing it's complex intentions. Scarlets Johansson does her finest but when there is no character the audiencte can relate to + a weird premise = it's those fun thrills that remainLucy feeds on its original premise with silly thrills overshadowing it's complex intentions. Scarlets Johansson does her finest but when there is no character the audiencte can relate to + a weird premise = it's those fun thrills that remain in the mind after leaving the cinema.… Expand

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JDKoernerJul 27, 2014

A huge disappointment.

You've already seen all the best action the trailer. The end is like a new version of the end of 2001 [and her pupil color changing with every blink is a direct steal]. I expect fun and funny from Luc Besson.A huge disappointment.

You've already seen all the best action the trailer.

The end is like a new version of the end of 2001 [and her pupil color changing with every blink is a direct steal].

I expect fun and funny from Luc Besson. This is no Fifth Element.

The tension and suspense doesn't build, it drains. The one car car chase is interesting, because it hasn't been seen before, but even that is never thrilling.

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rodogonioSep 1, 2014

The premise is interesting, but the execution is so shallow and rushed, that the situations become funny and absurd, without this being a comedy of any sort. It isn't plain bad, because the mere action keeps it afloat, however, it is not aThe premise is interesting, but the execution is so shallow and rushed, that the situations become funny and absurd, without this being a comedy of any sort. It isn't plain bad, because the mere action keeps it afloat, however, it is not a good movie by no stretch of the imagination. For something similar, I recommend Limitless or The Professional if you want another Luc Besson movie.… Expand

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PsychefanJul 29, 2014

Please don't waste your money and time. This is an awful movie. There's plenty of bad, unrealistic science fiction that can still be somewhat entertaining. This film crosses the border into being preposterous and stupid. The acting isPlease don't waste your money and time. This is an awful movie. There's plenty of bad, unrealistic science fiction that can still be somewhat entertaining. This film crosses the border into being preposterous and stupid. The acting is wooden. The action is uninteresting. It's hard to care about Lucy because she doesn't care about humans. The Morgan Freeman character is likable but befuddled and unhelpful. There is no redeeming quality to this film.… Expand

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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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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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ScribeHardJul 26, 2014

I went into Lucy hoping to see a film that would be the third entry in the ScarJo Sci-fi Trilogy, along with Her and Under the Skin. This film is nowhere near as good as those, but Johansson’s performance is. In fact, her performance asI went into Lucy hoping to see a film that would be the third entry in the ScarJo Sci-fi Trilogy, along with Her and Under the Skin. This film is nowhere near as good as those, but Johansson’s performance is. In fact, her performance as Lucy is a perfect blend of the best parts of her portrayals of Her‘s (faceless) Samantha and Under the Skin‘s (mostly silent) nameless entity. Besson may have failed at his ambitious attempt to give us a smarter summer movie, but Johansson saves the day with a sublime performance worth paying to see.… Expand

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TheGameGeekAug 5, 2014

This movie is okay. That's all I could think during it. There were a lot of parts where I just called **** For example: the entire concept of the movie. Humans don't use 10% of their brain. They use more. Like I said, okay movie. There areThis movie is okay. That's all I could think during it. There were a lot of parts where I just called **** For example: the entire concept of the movie. Humans don't use 10% of their brain. They use more. Like I said, okay movie. There are better ways to spend your money.… Expand

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DanniBoiAug 5, 2014

Greetings:

First of all, this movie is great. (despite few things I will be talking further on) The movie start with an awesome "out of the bloom" intriguing introduction, not knowing nothing of what is going on from the start, itGreetings:

First of all, this movie is great. (despite few things I will be talking further on)

The movie start with an awesome "out of the bloom" intriguing introduction, not knowing nothing of what is going on from the start, it makes you feel that you are that girl (Lucy) because it place you on the point of view of this Lucy character from the get go.

Scarlett Johansson has an incredible and surprisingly acting in this movie, which is one of the thing I really enjoyed of this movie with the sci-fi aspect of the ending (I wont give spoilers by the way) All though I am not saying that she is and have done back acting (is my perspective though) The only thing I find that makes you go nuts sometimes is the cut scenes between Morgan Freeman, just because it takes you out of the comfort and "over the edge of your sit" every time it switch it's from Scarlett Johannsson story from Morgan's Freeman introductions scenes.

Despite the subliminal message this movie shows about "human scientists" studies, always finding the meaning of the real life and human capacity to understand human brain and their surroundings and meaning of life and what God created and "if or not" sub topics wrap up in the main topic of the story, it is a great flick in the point of view of filming perspective.

Yet Morgan Freeman doesn't give nothing new in his acting on this movie, (which is not surprising) despite that who really shines in this is Scarlett Johansson besides that she is the actress that plays the main character, it is sad that the director din't put the same effort and care to show or try to nurture a different acting for Morgan Freeman.

P.s. Overall and despite the message and weak acting's in some of the actors and the obvious and the typical acting of Morgan Freeman, the movie is packed with some great and awesome pretty looking visuals and fun. At the end, it is your prerogative to watch it or not.… Expand

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ZorchenAug 1, 2014

This movie is a veritable plethora of scientific drivel. I seriously facepalmed at the end when the hairy omnipotent computer babe farted out a USB drive with stars all over it. Nice 2001 reference, ugh. The movie makes no sense, Scarlett'sThis movie is a veritable plethora of scientific drivel. I seriously facepalmed at the end when the hairy omnipotent computer babe farted out a USB drive with stars all over it. Nice 2001 reference, ugh. The movie makes no sense, Scarlett's acting is horrible and the plot is full of more holes than swiss cheese at a shooting gallery. I strongly recommend if you know anything about science that you stay well away from this move as it will just irritate you. This movie is just a recast of "What the bleep do we know" with significantly less depth. Horrible and a waste of time.… Expand

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CadjaAug 1, 2014

Disappointing. no plot,evolution based and attempted to duplicate Matrix. Scarlett Johansson did what she could with what she had.. We have a creator GOD and we didn't come from apes.

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Alexia111Aug 3, 2014

Four things great about this movie;

The concept of what could happen with humans using X% of brain power. The Actors are a great Cast. ( reason I Pay) Three 2 minute / action packed moments. The few funny bits This movie was S8!T**Four things great about this movie;

The concept of what could happen with humans using X% of brain power.
The Actors are a great Cast. ( reason I Pay)
Three 2 minute / action packed moments.
The few funny bits

This movie was S8!T** It needs a better Screen Writer, Director, camera operator. Did I mention DIRECTOR!!… Expand

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AS97Aug 31, 2014

Lucy stars Scarlett Johansen and Morgan Freeman, why wouldn't you be excited? The movie spent a lot on 2 big hollywood stars, but had little money left to get better supporting actors. The movie had potential, it sounded interesting and lookLucy stars Scarlett Johansen and Morgan Freeman, why wouldn't you be excited? The movie spent a lot on 2 big hollywood stars, but had little money left to get better supporting actors. The movie had potential, it sounded interesting and look good, but it unfortunate didn't live up to it. It wasn't bad, but wasn't exciting for me, i was sadly disappointed with this movie. It was boring at certain parts, a bit confusing ,and just didn't catch me. Overall, it was decent but nothing special.… Expand

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GeorgeLAug 20, 2014

I sure hope Samsung paid big bucks for product placement! The special effects are cool, Could have been so much more....Jessica and Morgan are the best features.

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NicoleLiAug 24, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Without a doubt, Lucy disappointed me tremendously.
After watching the trailer and learning that it was a box office hit elsewhere, I must say I had pretty high hopes that there finally would be an interesting movie that explores the vast possibilities of man using more of his brain capacity for truly great uses. But alas, everything boils down to violence, cruelty, arrogance and the total lack of respect for human lives in this movie. The weak plot, multiple loopholes and limited storyline left me shaking my head in disbelief.
After Lucy presented herself at the reception of the hotel, the hotel manager contacted Mr Chang, and spoke to him in Mandarin. Lo and behold, when Mr Chang appeared subsequently with his gang, there wasn’t a single Chinese amongst them! Who did the manager speak to then?? And what’s up with planting a Korean gang in Taipei, ending up using the confusing mix of Mandarin, Korean and English to communicate among the parties?? With their obnoxious open acts of murder and kidnapping in the 5-star Taiwan hotel, it appeared as if the Korean gang owned it! So why not set the setting in Korea or introduce a Taiwanese gang instead??
As Lucy’s cerebral capacity increased, so did her penchant for violence and cruelty. Shooting her would-be rapist was still conceivable, but shooting a cab driver simply because he could not speak English?? Was that what a human with increased cerebral capacity should be doing? And killing an anaesthetized patient at point-blank because the cancer had metastasized to his brain and spinal cord? What right did she had to end a human life like that? Horrors of horrors, after witnessing what she did, the surgeon still had the mood to explain to her what CPH4 was in an interested manner and appeared completely at ease. Unbelievable…
After witnessing her avid display of violence, imagine my surprise when she “only” stabbed the hands of the gang leader after what he did to her, and “mercifully” left him alive to carry out his subsequent anticipated revenge and killings. In addition, since she now had the newfound multi-linguist ability, wouldn’t it be more credible if she spoke to him in Korean instead of English? At this end, Scarlet Johansson (and the director) would have impressed the audience even if she learnt to speak in a few Korean sentences, and left the rest of her English monologue for her own musings.
If CPH4 was enhancing her cerebral capacity but shortening her life as well, then why did consumption of additional CPH4 on the plane revived her form in the end?
I cringed at the car scene through the streets as she drove about literally crazily, and caused countless crashed cars and lost lives. Perhaps the director was trying to portray the impressive motor skills of the “heroine”, but her lack of regard for human lives appalled me. So what if “we never truly die? “ (quote from the film). With an increased in cerebral capacity, did she also attain the status of “God” to take away lives as she pleased? Why not just give her the power of tele-transportation and be done with it? Incomprehensible…
The biggest question mark of the plot was why did she look up the professor played by Morgan Freeman in the first place? To show off her qualities? She certainly did not need his help, and all the group of esteemed doctors and researchers did for her in the end was to set up the intravenous drips which I was pretty sure she could have done herself… Moreover, if she ended up everywhere in the end, then what was the need to pass on her knowledge into a thumb drive?
In the end, my conclusion after watching the movie was that, as our cerebral capacity increases, our level of humanity, compassion and judgement can only spiral downwards. I certainly hope that is not the case.… Expand

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dolphinboy1984Aug 24, 2014

Knowing a film is based on nonsense before entering probably means I'm more of an idiot for paying money for nonsense, expecting other parts of it to not be nonsense. But guess what?! It's nonsense. Nonsense oozing out of every one ofKnowing a film is based on nonsense before entering probably means I'm more of an idiot for paying money for nonsense, expecting other parts of it to not be nonsense. But guess what?! It's nonsense. Nonsense oozing out of every one of Scarlett Johanson's sexy-smart orifices.
The scientists were talking nonsense. The acting was nonsense. Even the humour was nonsense. What's worse, it tried to club in some religious nonsense. I'm pretty sure I spat at the screen at one point! And nobody likes that guy.
So there you have it. I definitely won't be naming any of my children Lucy after seeing this utter, infuriating, frustratingly bad, turd of a film. Nonsense!… Expand

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letscritiqueAug 27, 2014

Too much money, creativity limited . The beginning is interesting; it decreases after the first 30 minutes.
Horrible ending! It had to end somehow though
Morgan Freeman character UNNECESSARY in the movie. I could say - It kind of catchesToo much money, creativity limited . The beginning is interesting; it decreases after the first 30 minutes.
Horrible ending! It had to end somehow though
Morgan Freeman character UNNECESSARY in the movie.
I could say - It kind of catches you because of the curiosity of how is gonna be the "incredible" outcome.… Expand

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adepetrisAug 28, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have just seen the movie and I have a question for all those who saw it too. I could not find a reason why, when S. Jo has the chance to "see the universe", she does not go ahead in the future but decides to watch the past. What she sees there, at least until the Big Bang, is clearly already notorious. So if you want to download the whole knowledge for the human race, why not watching into the future?… Expand

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BigGuyChrisSep 22, 2014

This was a weird one for me. I really enjoyed the thought behind the movie. The beginning of the movie was really well made and had some quick cut scenes that added to the message. And I know the science is always questionable, but it's aThis was a weird one for me. I really enjoyed the thought behind the movie. The beginning of the movie was really well made and had some quick cut scenes that added to the message. And I know the science is always questionable, but it's a movie, not a documentary. The message is not about the science anyway. I found the action unnecessary and it distracted from what could have been a really good drama. And it kicked off quite nicely. I heard a review on the radio which kind of gave away the ending, but after seeing the movie I am glad it did. Because if it didnt, I think i wouldnt have been disappointed. But I think the message outweighs the rest.… Expand

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ElsaBSep 9, 2014

Bad thriller, but if you wanna see a comedy, it's very good haha. I think it's exaggerated to the point of ridiculousness, so bad that makes it funny!
But in the end i feel bad por Morgan Freeman.

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eenieNov 16, 2014

Scarlet's looking good, Movie was good.
Plots a bit of a rip off of limitless, but overall was good
Don't know how people can give this a ZERO that's a bit ridiculous.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BilalPervaiz58Jun 10, 2018

Lucy 2014 is a Great Movie... Tremendous Sci-fi Movie...
Great Story
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TomaselisSep 8, 2018

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

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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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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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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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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