The premise to “Lucy” is rather simple but it brings up complex ideas as to the nature of reality and of the human mind; what it is capable of expanding to if given the chance. Scarlett Johansson plays Lucy, a young woman kidnapped and forced into smuggling a new drug out of Taiwan and into Europe. This drug, a synthetic version of CPH4 increases the mental capacity of its user if given the proper dose. The drugs were hidden inside of her and after a severe beating the bag ruptured and the drug began its trip throughout her body.
As her mind began expanding her understanding of the world evolved with it. It started off simple, being able to understand foreign languages to being able to control matter with just a thought. Soon she began to grow into this and as her mind grew so did her mastery of it.
It really makes you think about the nature we see in the natural world. Is life nothing more than electrical impulses ruled over by our concept of time? Does anything really exist or are we just neurons powered by a simple electric shock?
The film was full of action. The gun fights are particularly fun to watch as well as how Lucy adapted to her new found abilities. My only complaint is that, from time to time, it came across as corny. Almost cliche and only serving the purpose to move the story forward. At times it just felt lazy.
Overall, while this movie isn’t what I would call a masterpiece it is still really fun to watch. It is exciting and will keep you on your toes. Just try not to blink. You’ll miss something.
8.5 out of 10
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