Incredibly entertaining sci-fi: less science, more fantasy, and a lot of entertainment

Rating: 8/10 (24 November 2014)

As a scientist I did not expect much after seeing the trailer, but I was pleasantly surprised. Overall, the plot has ideas that are quite possible, some are well-stolen from Einstein, but that is more than enough for the sci- part of this movie. Now the fantasy part is on a par with Luc's previous Fifth Element and maybe even the Space Odyssey. The combination of strong acting by Morgan Freeman and Min-sik Choi, Luc's brave ideas with little boundaries, and very fast pace makes Lucy incredibly entertaining. This movie will keep you glued to the screen and leave you with some philosophy to think about afterward. The reason why it did not get higher ratings is probably because it could be more scientifically accurate.