{Movie Review} Lucy The Movie | #LucyATL Friday 25 July, 2014
They save humans only use 10% of their brain capacity, but have you ever wonder what we would be like if we used more? Scarlett Johansson stars in the new sci-fi action flick Lucy, in which she is the female protagonist and gets the ability to use 100% of her brain. There was a special pre-movie screening in Atlanta for this action packed movie with a very relaxing experience.
Lucy was hosted at Cinebistro, an amazing theatre/lounge to have the movie pre-screening. It was a chic lounge-type atomphere where you can dine and then eat before or during the movie. The attendees were treated with a complimentary cocktail reception before the screening and red carpet affair. The seats in the theater were comfortable and you can even order additional food/drink options while the movie is playing as you would at a regular restaurant. My first time at this theater and I will be back!
MOVIE SYNOPSIS From La Femme Nikita and The Professional to The Fifth Element, writer/director Luc Besson has created some of the toughest, most memorable female action heroes in cinematic history. Now, Besson directs Scarlett Johansson in Lucy, an action-thriller that tracks a woman accidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. Lucy also stars Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman and is produced by Virginie Besson-Silla for EuropaCorp.
MY VERDICT I absolutely loved this move! Scarlett did excellent in this film as the female protaganist where she definitely doesn’t play the victim. This movie reminds me of a blend between Kill Bill + Matrix, action with a mix of super intelligence. It really does explore the option of a human expanding their brain capacity to the next level. Its an intense movie that literally makes you think and even appreciate your own brain capacity or explore the metaphysical mental space of your own brain. Morgan Freeman playing the perfect intelligent voice of reason and scientist who studies the brain and meets the first human who can test out his theory. Honestly 20% is as high as I would go after seeing the film, after that I don’t think I could handle it. Its supernatural or is it really possible in the real world that we can reach 100% of our brain usage? Like a battery going from empty to full charge – would you be interested in a fully charged brain power? Would us as humans be able to handle 100%?
TRAILER
The Atlanta advance screening of Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated film, LUCY, was hosted by Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter and Entrepreneur Kandi Burruss on Wednesday, July 23rd. It was a packed house with her celebrity friends and special guests in attendance including, Riley Burruss, Mama Joyce, Toya Wright, Rasheeda & Kirk Frost, Tameka Foster-Raymond, Nivea, Monyetta Shaw, Derek J, The Atlanta Dream’s Angel McCoughtry, D. Woods, Palmer Williams, DJ AONE and BET’s Sunday Best Season 2 winner Yanna Crawley. Below are some pictures from the celebrity photo gallery:
Photo Credit: Prince Williams/ATLPics.net
Rasheeda (Love and Hip Hop Atlanta) won best dressed of the evening! She came to the movies to impress and boy she sure did! Rasheeda looking super movie chic in a pastel pink blazer, distressed denim shorts, white tee, gold accessories + white Moschino clutch. Oh and check out her blue lipstick in “Fantasy” from her Poiz Cosmetics makeup collection.
Rasheeda wearing a uniquely designed White Moschino clutch
The movie is in theaters now (July25th).
Check out all the Atlanta fun for the premiere with the social hastag #LucyATL
Are you interested in seeing this movie this weekend? What do you imagine you could do with more than 10% are you curious?
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I am not sure why I haven’t heard of this movie but I think it is one that I want to catch. I love Scarlett and Morgan Freeman so this is a movie I will make sure I see.
Oh great to hear! I love movies like La Femme Nikita any time the woman is tough I love it. The pictures are fabulous! I Rasheda is hot in her cutoff shorts, tee and blazer, looks like what I use to wear when my girlfriend and I went clubbing in MPLS in the late 80’s early 90’s.
Loved the movie, but afraid the 10% thing is a myth. There is NO part of the human brain that isn’t used – or people could get brain damage and not notice it. The whole 10% thing is based on a misquote. Not to mention that the ‘theory’ of how we’d evolve new abilities is entirely made up, since we actually don’t know.
That said, Morgan Freeman is awesome, as always, and I can never get enough of kick-ass female leads – Scarlett does a great job and leaves most of the guys in the movie looking pale by comparison. It’s fun, in an escapist, SF not based on reality kinda way.
They save humans only use 10% of their brain capacity, but have you ever wonder what we would be like if we used more? Scarlett Johansson stars in the new sci-fi action flick Lucy, in which she is the female protagonist and gets the ability to use 100% of her brain. There was a special pre-movie screening in Atlanta for this action packed movie with a very relaxing experience.
Rasheeda (Love and Hip Hop Atlanta) won best dressed of the evening! She came to the movies to impress and boy she sure did! Rasheeda looking super movie chic in a pastel pink blazer, distressed denim shorts, white tee, gold accessories + white Moschino clutch. Oh and check out her blue lipstick in “Fantasy” from her Poiz Cosmetics makeup collection.
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I am DYING to see this movie. Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman? WIN!
I love the science fiction angle in this movie. It is on my list to see!
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MItch
I heard about this on the radio (a lot) this morning. I love Scarlett so I am definitely interested in seeing this!
This is totally my kind of movie. Scarlett looks so bad-ass in the commercials. I’m def seeing this one!
I love the pics, looks like so much fun! Me and my husband can’t wait to go see “Lucy” looks like an amazing movie!
This movie I am dying to see. I am liking the trailer alot
I am not sure why I haven’t heard of this movie but I think it is one that I want to catch. I love Scarlett and Morgan Freeman so this is a movie I will make sure I see.
Looks like a good movie…I will be checking it out! We love to go to the movies in the summer.
I actually saw this movie last night. I was very disappointed with the ending 🙁
What a cool sounding movie. I love that you can order food and drink at the theater and relax while watching a flick.
My daughter was just asking to go see this movie. I wasn’t sure if I would like it, but based on your review we just might go tonight!
I can’t wait to go see this!!! ahhh I’ve been dying to see it since I first saw the preview!
We are looking forward to seeing this movie. I wish we lived close to a movie theater that serves food and drinks. THAT would be a lot of fun!
Huge fan of Kandi!! I can’t wait to see this movie. I saw the trailer for it this morning and it looks really good.
i don’t think I’ve heard of this movie. looks like you had a great time
I just saw the previews for this movie. Looks like a good movie!
I love Rasheeda’s overall look! That lipstick and blazer is hot!
You always get the best opps! I do want to see this movie in style like this!!
I haven’t heard of this movie. It sounds interesting.
Oh great to hear! I love movies like La Femme Nikita any time the woman is tough I love it. The pictures are fabulous! I Rasheda is hot in her cutoff shorts, tee and blazer, looks like what I use to wear when my girlfriend and I went clubbing in MPLS in the late 80’s early 90’s.
Great pictures! Looks like everyone had a great time. I have been really super curious about this movie since seeing the previews.
We went to see Planes yesterday and ‘Lucy’ had a whole crowd of people going in. Must be good!
This looks like a great movie. I’ll have to check it out soon!
This looks like such a great movie! I want to see it!
I love watching Scarlett Johansson. Looks like a thrilling movie!
Looks like an awesome movie! Thank you soo much for sharing.
I just saw this last night! It was AWESOME!
This movie looks so cute! I can’t wait to see it.
Loved the movie, but afraid the 10% thing is a myth. There is NO part of the human brain that isn’t used – or people could get brain damage and not notice it. The whole 10% thing is based on a misquote. Not to mention that the ‘theory’ of how we’d evolve new abilities is entirely made up, since we actually don’t know.
That said, Morgan Freeman is awesome, as always, and I can never get enough of kick-ass female leads – Scarlett does a great job and leaves most of the guys in the movie looking pale by comparison. It’s fun, in an escapist, SF not based on reality kinda way.