2.0 Lucy

Lucy, a young woman living in Taipei, is tricked into working as a drug mule. When the synthetic drug she's transporting ruptures inside her, she begins to gain extraordinary physical and mental abilities. As she unlocks more of her brain's potential, she becomes a powerful and dangerous operative, pursued by the criminals who exploited her and aided by a neuroscientist who studies human evolution.

Lucy received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics. While praised for its visual style, Johansson's performance, and ambitious concepts, some critics found the plot and scientific premise implausible and underdeveloped. Audiences generally responded well to the action and unique premise.

• Visually stunning and features a commanding performance from Scarlett Johansson.

• The film's ambitious sci-fi concepts are intriguing but often stretched thin by a convoluted plot.

• Praised for its unique action sequences and bold premise, despite scientific inaccuracies.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's originality, Scarlett Johansson's performance, and the thrilling action sequences. Some found the plot to be a bit nonsensical, but the overall experience was considered entertaining.

The film's premise, which suggests humans only use 10% of their brain, is a widely debunked myth. The film uses this myth as a fictional springboard for its plot.