In this highly ridiculous but highly entertaining science fiction thriller from Luc Besson. Scarlett Johansson is forced to consume large quantities of some weird drug by an evil Korean gangster. This drug expands the powers of her brain while draining her of her emotions and humanity. She becomes sort of a "Mr. Spock" crossed with "Carrie" combination.
The emotionless character Lucy is the perfect part for the monotone none acting of Scarlett Johansson. Throw in "anything for a paycheck" actor Morgan Freeman, a bunch of nasty Koreans and some French guys and you have the perfect bizarre cast to keep you watching.
At times Lucy seems like it's trying to say something about evolution and the human condition. But just when things are getting a little pretentious, Besson throws in a gunfight between the bad Koreans and the French police guys This is all highly entertaining if violent nonsense put together in an enjoyable manner.
Luc Besson may have made a ridiculous film but he was smart enough to keep the running time down to less than 90 minutes. A very tall tale like this film doesn't bare a whole lot of scrutiny.
89 minutes.
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