August 28th 2024.
It's been over a decade since Scarlett Johansson's controversial film, Lucy, was originally released, but it has recently skyrocketed into the top 10 chart on Netflix's global platform. The 2014 action-thriller, also starring Morgan Freeman, Choi Min-sik, and Amr Waked, received mixed reviews upon its release and currently has a 47% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Lucy tells the story of a student who is manipulated into becoming a drug mule and ends up with a bag of a powerful synthetic drug sewn into her body. When the bag ruptures, the drug leaks into her system, giving her extraordinary abilities. Despite being a decade old, the film has experienced a resurgence on Netflix and has become the eighth most-watched movie in the world in the last few days. According to Netflix, it has been viewed for over 6.5 million hours and has received more than 4.4 million total views between August 19 and August 25.
Scarlett Johansson's captivating performance as Lucy has stolen the show, propelling the film to its current success. However, it has faced criticism on Rotten Tomatoes, with many viewers deeming it the "worst movie" in years. One reviewer, Annie A, stated, "Just about the worst movie I've seen in years. I'm not even sure what the point of it was by the end. Morgan Freedman barely had a role in the movie. The trailer is deceptive. Spare yourself."
Others echoed this sentiment, with Joshua H calling it "awful from start to finish," and Nathan W declaring it "one of the worst movies" he has ever seen. Even with Morgan Freeman's presence, some viewers found the film to be "laughably bad" and "hard to watch." However, there were also those who appreciated the stunning visuals of the film but found the dialogue and plot to be nonsensical.
Despite the mixed reception, there have been talks of a sequel series in the works, with Morgan Freeman potentially reprising his role. Director Luc Besson, who wrote and directed the original film, has expressed interest in the project, saying, "I heard that [was happening]. I even read that. Yeah, I was glad to hear it. I said, 'Oh? Give me the script.'" However, he also mentioned that he is not always aware of the information circulating on the internet and would need more details before confirming his involvement.
For now, Lucy is available to stream on Netflix, and viewers can decide for themselves whether it deserves the mixed reviews it has received. Whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying that Lucy has made a significant impact on the streaming platform and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
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