Lucy, DIRECTED BY Luc Besson. Unleash limitless powers with Lucy. Superhuman abilities, existential questions, and the evolution of humanity.
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Lucy - Synopsis:
Lucy, directed by Luc Besson, is an action-thriller movie that follows the story of Lucy (Scarlett Johansson), a young woman living in Taipei, Taiwan, who is caught up in a dark deal involving a synthetic drug called CPH4. After being kidnapped by a group of drug traffickers, she is forced to transport the drug in her stomach to different locations.
Things take a turn for the worse when one of the traffickers brutally kicks her in the stomach, causing the CPH4 to leak into her bloodstream, enhancing her physical and mental abilities beyond human comprehension. With her newfound abilities, Lucy sets out on a mission to get revenge on her captors and become the most powerful being on Earth.
The movie features Scarlett Johansson in the lead role, supported by Morgan Freeman, Choi Min-sik, and Amr Waked. It was released on July 25, 2014, and received mixed reviews from critics.
The character of Lucy goes through a significant transformation throughout the movie. At the beginning of the story, she is a typical young woman, unsure of her place in the world and lacking in confidence. However, as she gains more and more control over her abilities, she becomes more confident, assertive, and even ruthless.
One of the central themes of the movie is the idea that humans only use a small percentage of their brain capacity, and that unlocking the full potential of the brain could lead to incredible abilities. This theme is explored through Lucy's transformation, as she gains access to more and more of her brain's potential.
Lucy features several intense and memorable action sequences, showcasing Lucy's newfound abilities. From the opening scene where she is captured by the drug traffickers to the final showdown with the main villain, the movie features non-stop action and suspense.
Lucy's abilities allow her to do things that would be impossible for a regular human being, such as controlling electronic devices with her mind, manipulating time, and even teleporting. The action scenes are expertly choreographed, and the special effects are top-notch.
No action movie would be complete without a memorable villain, and Lucy has several. The primary antagonist is Mr. Jang (Choi Min-sik), the ruthless leader of the drug trafficking ring that kidnaps Lucy. Jang is a cold-blooded killer with a sadistic streak, and his scenes are some of the most intense in the movie.
Lucy also has to contend with a team of mercenaries sent to stop her from achieving her goals. These mercenaries are skilled fighters, but they are no match for Lucy's enhanced abilities.
Lucy, directed by Luc Besson, is an entertaining and thought-provoking action movie that explores the idea of unlocking the full potential of the human brain. Scarlett Johansson delivers a standout performance as Lucy, and the action sequences are among the best in recent memory.
DIRECTED BY
Luc Besson
PRODUCED BY
Virginie Besson-Silla...producer
Marc Shmuger...executive producer.
CAST
Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Johansson ... Lucy
Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman ... Professor Norman
Choi Min-sik Choi Min-sik ... Mr. Jang
Amr Waked Amr Waked ... Pierre Del Rio
Julian Rhind-Tutt Julian Rhind-Tutt ... The Limey
Pilou Asbæk Pilou Asbæk ... Richard
Lio Tipton Lio Tipton ... Caroline (as Analeigh Tipton)
Nicolas Phongpheth Nicolas Phongpheth ... Jii
Jan Oliver Schroeder Jan Oliver Schroeder ... German Mule
Luca Angeletti Luca Angeletti ... Italian Mule
LoĂ¯c Brabant LoĂ¯c Brabant ... Professor
Pierre Grammont Pierre Grammont ... Professor
Pierre Poirot Pierre Poirot ... Professor
Bertrand Quoniam Bertrand Quoniam ... Professor
Pascal Loison Pascal Loison ... Drug Addict
Pierre GĂ©rard Pierre GĂ©rard ... Airport Doctor
Isabelle Cagnat Isabelle Cagnat ... Airport Nurse
Frédéric Chau Frédéric Chau ... Cabin Manager
Claire Tran Claire Tran ... Flight Attendant
François Legrand François Legrand ... Business Man Plane
Bob Martet Bob Martet ... Customs Officer
CĂ©dric Chevalme CĂ©dric Chevalme ... Cop Daniel
Alexis Rangheard Alexis Rangheard ... Cop Robert
Tonio Descanvelle Tonio Descanvelle ... Cop Sergeant
Christophe Lavalle Christophe Lavalle ... Cop
Julien Personnaz Julien Personnaz ... Cop
Matthew Bravais Matthew Bravais ... Student
Renaud Cestre Renaud Cestre ... Student
Thibault Segouin Thibault Segouin ... Student
Claire Zaniolo Claire Zaniolo ... Student
Alessandro Giallocosta Alessandro Giallocosta ... Marco Brezzi
Wolfgang Pissors Wolfgang Pissors... Berlin Custom Officer
Sifan Shao Sifan Shao ... Chinese Doctor
Paul Chan Paul Chan ... Taipei Surgeon
I. Cheng-Sheng I. Cheng-Sheng ... Jang's Men
Chung-Wei Chou Chung-Wei Chou ... Jang's Men
Mou Syu Li Mou Syu Li ...Jang's Men (as Huan Jhih-Cyuan)
Frank Ma Frank Ma ... Jang's Men
Sheng-En Tseng Sheng-En Tseng ... Jang's Men
Liu Hsieh-Min Liu Hsieh-Min ... Mahjong Room Man
Sandra Abouav Sandra Abouav ... Prehistoric Lucy
Abel Aboualiten Abel Aboualiten ... Prehistoric Man
Ken Lin Ken Lin ... Regent Hotel Concierge #1
Feng Hsing Feng Hsing ... Lucy's Driver
Hao-Hsiang Hsu Hao-Hsiang Hsu ... Warehouse Man Driver
Laura D'Arista Adam Laura D'Arista Adam ... Lucy's Mother (voice) (as Laura D'Arista)
Eunyul Hong Eunyul Hong ...Phone Voice Royal Suite (voice)
Samuel Churin Samuel Churin ... The Receptionist
Mason Lee Mason Lee ... Regent Hotel Concierge #2
Mohammad Aslam Ansari Mohammad Aslam Ansari ... Fakir
Kevin Dust Kevin Dust ... Native American
Diego Llano Diego Llano ... Native American
Timothy Reevis Timothy Reevis ... Native American
Jeysson Reyes De La Cruz Jeysson Reyes De La Cruz ... Native American
German Tintaya Mamani German Tintaya Mamani...Native American
Kanneti Sae Han Kanneti Sae Han ... Rubik's Cube Boy (as Kanneti Sawe Han)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ludovic Bernard Ludovic Bernard ... Doctor Hospital (uncredited)
Luc Besson Luc Besson ... Doctor (uncredited)
Yichun Chen Yichun Chen ... Flight Attendant (uncredited)
Charlotte Herbeau Charlotte Herbeau ... (uncredited)
Rebecca Hyland Rebecca Hyland ... Pitchwoman (uncredited)
Sharon Kao Sharon Kao ... TV Anchor (uncredited)
Wendy Kay Wendy Kay... Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Fausto Marci Fausto Marci ... Cop (uncredited)
Jimmy Star Jimmy Star ... Doctor (uncredited)
Christophe Tek Christophe Tek ... Wang Man (uncredited).