Lucy

Lucy, a woman living in Taipei, is inadvertently caught in a drug deal. When a synthetic drug is forced into her system, it begins to drastically alter her brain and body, granting her extraordinary mental and physical capabilities. As she learns to control her newfound powers, Lucy embarks on a relentless quest to track down the dealers and seek revenge, while also trying to understand the full extent of her transformation.

Lucy received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Scarlett Johansson's performance and the film's visual style and action sequences. However, some critics found the plot implausible and the scientific concepts underdeveloped. Audiences generally responded well to the film's high-octane action and unique premise.

• Praised for its ambitious sci-fi concept and Scarlett Johansson's commanding performance.

• Noted for its stylish direction and thrilling action sequences.

• Criticized for its questionable scientific accuracy and occasionally convoluted plot.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's originality and Scarlett Johansson's performance, finding it to be an exciting and thought-provoking action movie. Some found the plot's premise to be a bit far-fetched, but the overall consensus was positive.

The film's central premise that humans only use 10% of their brain is a popular myth; neuroscientists generally agree that humans use virtually all of their brain, though not all at the same time or with the same intensity.