Netflix Finds New Action Sci-Fi Hit With Scarlett Johansson R-Rated Thriller

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Netflix just added a thrilling, action-packed sci-fi movie to its April releases – and it’s a wild ride! Imagine a very angry Scarlett Johansson with the power to move things with her mind, fueled by a desire for revenge. That’s what you’re in for.

The 2014 sci-fi action thriller Lucy, directed by Luc Besson and starring Scarlett Johansson, follows an American student in Taipei who gets caught up in a dangerous situation. After unknowingly smuggling drugs inside her body, a violent attack causes them to enter her system. But this isn’t a typical drug story – Lucy quickly begins to develop incredible superpowers like telepathy and the ability to move objects with her mind.

Lucy’s intelligence is growing at an incredible rate, giving her access to extraordinary abilities that no one person should possess. She’s in a race against time to locate other people transporting drugs like she did and find a skilled neurologist who can explain the dramatic changes happening to her mind and body.

Since its arrival on Netflix on April 1st, this sci-fi action thriller has quickly become a hit. As of today, it’s the ninth most popular movie on the platform, according to Flix Patrol.

‘Lucy’ Was a Bona Fide Blockbuster

Although critics had varying opinions when Lucy first came out, it became a massive box office success. Made for about $40 million, the movie earned a remarkable $469 million around the world. At that point, Scarlett Johansson was already well-known for playing Black Widow in Iron Man 2 and The Avengers, and her role in Under the Skin had also gained attention, making her the main reason people went to see the film.

Okay, so Lucy is definitely a divisive film. Critics gave it a respectable 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, but audiences? Not so much – it scored a 47% on Popcornmeter. I’ve seen everything from people calling it brilliant to claiming it’s the worst movie ever! Honestly, your reaction will probably depend on your taste. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, sci-fi action thriller and haven’t seen it yet, it’s currently streaming on Netflix. Just go in knowing it’s not perfect.

‘Lucy’ Is More Style Over Substance

Featuring Morgan Freeman, Choi Min-sik, and Amr Waked, Lucy is a fast-paced, visually stunning sci-fi action movie with ambitious ideas. However, those ideas often get lost in the film’s focus on spectacle and its somewhat inconsistent rhythm. While Lucy touches on complex themes like consciousness and human evolution, it doesn’t provide many answers. Some viewers appreciated the open-ended nature of the story, while others wished for a more definitive conclusion.

Okay, so Lucy is only 90 minutes long, and honestly, it delivers on the action promised in the trailer. If you just want to see Scarlett Johansson absolutely crush it, you won’t be disappointed! But if you’re hoping for a really deep, thought-provoking film, it tries to be that, but it occasionally gets a bit convoluted and, I’ll admit, a little bit showy.

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2026-04-03 15:32