Lucy

A woman, Lucy, working as a drug mule is forced to carry a new synthetic drug inside her body. When the drug accidentally leaks into her system, she gains extraordinary cognitive abilities and enhanced physical capabilities. As her brain functions evolve, she becomes a powerful, almost god-like being, seeking to understand her newfound existence and confront those who exploited her.

Lucy received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Scarlett Johansson's performance and the film's visual style and ambitious premise. However, some critics found the plot to be convoluted and the scientific concepts to be overly speculative.

• Scarlett Johansson delivers a compelling performance as a woman who gains superpowers.

• The film is visually striking and offers an imaginative, albeit scientifically questionable, take on human potential.

• While ambitious, the narrative occasionally struggles to maintain coherence.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the impressive action sequences and Scarlett Johansson's performance. Many found the film to be an entertaining and thought-provoking sci-fi experience, though some noted that the scientific premise required a significant suspension of disbelief.

The film's exploration of the '10% of the brain' myth, suggesting humans only use a fraction of their capacity, is a popular science fiction trope but is not scientifically accurate; humans use virtually all of their brain, with different parts being active at different times.