Luc Besson's 2014 film Lucy is a wild ride. It's a sci-fi action thriller that explores the nature of consciousness and the limits of human potential. It's also a mess.
The film's problem is its tone. It jumps back and forth between being a serious philosophical salad and a mindless action movie. This can be jarring and disorienting for the viewer.
Another problem is the film's pacing. The first half is slow and plodding, while the second half is rushed and chaotic. This makes it difficult for the viewer to get invested in the story, such as it is, or its characters.
Despite its flaws, Lucy is still an entertaining film. Scarlett Johansson gives a great performance as the titular character, and the action scenes are well-choreographed and exciting. Just don't use your entire brain while viewing.
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