Better Than Average Sci-Fi - Lucy

Rating: 6/10 (5 April 2019)

Before viewing this film, I had a rather low opinion of Scarlett Johanson as an actress. Also, for the first ten minutes of the film, I was not really impressed with her performance because I figured she was a low-life playing a low-life in a film; not exactly a stretch. Then I was surprised by her range and acting ability. My opinion of her has changed radically. Morgan Freeman is always good; and he is good in this film as well. The story of a street girl who becomes the smartest person on the planet is entertaining, and the production values, although a bit violent, are first-rate. Some of the characters (like the Asian drug dealers) are stereotypes and cartoonish, but we forgive that because the general story line is very intelligent. Surprising to see someone resurrect their career with such an outlandish film.