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Lucy (2014)

Lucy (2014) movie poster featuring Scarlett Johansson in Luc Besson's sci-fi action thriller

Plot Summary: A woman forced to work as a drug mule accidentally absorbs an experimental synthetic drug into her system, unlocking enhanced mental capabilities and superhuman powers.

Director: Luc Besson
Producer: Virginie Besson-Silla
Screenplay: Luc Besson

Starring:
Scarlett Johansson as Lucy
Morgan Freeman as Professor Norman
Choi Min-sik as Mr. Jang
Amr Waked as Pierre Del Rio

Music: Éric Serra
Cinematography: Thierry Arbogast
Editing: Julien Rey

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Revisiting Lucy


Here we are with another movie revisit, this time for "Lucy," the follow-up to "The Family." When I first saw this film in 2014, I was very critical of its scientific aspects (I’ll leave my 2014 comments below). However, watching it now, I found myself having fun! It’s stupid but entertaining, and I’m giving it a higher score. This is one of Luc Besson’s most stylish and visually pleasing movies. The pace, although too fast at times, keeps you from getting bored. You can't take anything too seriously; just let yourself be curious about what’s happening next. In the end, you get a hilariously stupid GOD pen drive, and Lucy becoming one with the universe is just fine.


Stylish Action and Special Effects


The revenge part of the movie is satisfying, even though it’s ridiculous that Lucy doesn’t kill the bad guy right away. The car scene in Paris has come a long way since the one Luc directed in "Metro"; it’s really fast and awesome. The special effects are great, especially in the scene where Lucy immobilizes the guys trying to hit her. I’m not too fond of the CGI of early Lucy and the dinosaurs, though. The drug, CPH4, is one hell of a drug, and I wouldn’t mind trying it, in a small amount, that is! XD I wouldn't want a bad trip like the one on the airplane; that was terrifying. Anyway, don’t think too much about this movie. Enjoy its action and relaxing nature documentary scenes, and let yourself go with this adequately timed movie.


A Luc Besson Film Through and Through


It was good to hear Éric Serra’s music again, and in the last scene, you can definitely tell it’s one of his compositions, which makes the movie feel like a true Luc Besson film. Do I recommend it? If you’re in for some popcorn entertainment and want to let go of your worries with fast-paced action, sure, go for it! It’s Hollywood straight out of France.



Freddy's 2014 Comments

my gf doesn't like me watching movies with scarlett johanson
"The major premise of this movie - that humans only use a small percentage of our brains - is a fallacy."
 Noooooooooo! Scarly don't go!
Don't try to make sense out of it, just don't. It's recommended that you have the same attitude that you have when watching Spider-man.
 fantastic smile
"Life was given to us (sometime) now you know what to do with it." Yes, I have to find a bag of blue drugs, eat it and become the universe!

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