Lucy

About Lucy

"Lucy" is a science-fiction action film, released in 2014, written and directed by Luc Besson. The plot follows a woman named Lucy who accidentally ingests a drug that unlocks her brain's capacity beyond normal human limits, giving her superhuman abilities.

Making/Production

The film was produced by Virginie Silla for Besson's company EuropaCorp. The process of creating intricate special effects for Lucy was handled by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), under the supervision of Richard Bluff. The film was shot in Taipei, Paris, and New York City, showcasing stunning visual contrast and innovative cinematography techniques.

Actors

• Scarlett Johansson as Lucy: She played the lead role of an ordinary woman turned superhuman after being exposed to a synthetic drug. Her portrayal of Lucy's transformation was praised for its intensity and believability.
• Morgan Freeman as Professor Norman: Freeman played a cerebral neuroscientist expert, delivering the role with his iconic narrative style and lending the film scientific credibility.
• Min-sik Choi as Mr. Jang: Known for his work in Korean cinema, Choi took on the villain role as a ruthless drug lord, crafting a chilling and formidable character.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The scenes where Lucy is seen manipulating computers and electronics remotely are, in part, a nod to "Ghost in the Shell", a manga and anime series that director Luc Besson is a big fan of.
• "Lucy" is the first R-Rated film to outdraw a PG-13 film at the box office in the same opening weekend since 2012.
• Besson was inspired to make the film by a dinner conversation about the hypothetical possibilities of human brain capacity.

Awards

Though "Lucy" did not secure any major industry awards, its commercial success, grossing over $463 million against a budget of $40 million, speaks to its audience appeal.

Quotes

• "We never really die."
• "Time gives legitimacy to its existence. Time is the only true unit of measure."
• "Ignorance brings chaos, not knowledge."

Music

The film's original score was composed by Eric Serra.

Soundtrack

• "First Cells"
• "Lost In Time And Space"
• "I Am Everywhere"