Lucy

Human beings only use 10% of their brain and at the top of the food chain, look at everything we have achieved since time began. Whether it’s a good or a bad thing, just imagine what we could do if we accessed 100%. 

This is what French Writer /Director, Luc Besson explores in this mind blowing science fiction thriller, Lucy.

He throws in a combination stunning cinematography, science,evolution and quantum physics, mixes in a corrupt villain and we get an action thriller the perfect result.

 Now you do have to concentrate a little as the story flits between shots of wild life and a lecture on the journey of cells (make sure you take it all in) 

A convincing performance from the gorgeous Scarlett Johansson who plays Lucy, will draw you in. Set in Taiwan, Lucy is with a dodgy guy she met a week ago, and we are given to believe the circumstances were under the influence of heavy partying.

He is the cause of Lucy getting involved with the sinister gangster Mr Jang (Choi Min Sik) and his followers.

There are horrific scenes of violence and bloodshed. Scarlett comes into her own as an actress, when petrified for her life. She’s violated and forced to carry a new drug, CPH4 in her intestines. However the victim becomes the intimidator as she begins to access parts of her mind otherwise locked. Her physical and mental powers become enhanced.

 She seeks out the knowledgeable professor Norm, played by Morgan Freeman. I am always convinced that he really is this calm wise dude. 

The story takes you through fascinating possibilities of the human brain, as Lucy gradually unlocks it in stages. All the while she is being chased by gangsters.

It’s one of those thought provoking experiences that leaves you feeling like you have to watch the whole thing over again. Yes there are moments of darkness and I am a bit squeamish when it comes to merciless killings. Overall a brilliant film.