# Lucy

> 2014 film directed by Luc Besson

**Wikidata**: [Q15624215](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15624215)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_(2014_film))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/lucy

## Summary
Lucy is a 2014 science fiction action film directed by Luc Besson. Starring Scarlett Johansson, it explores themes of human potential and consciousness expansion. Released in multiple countries between July and October 2014, it grossed over $463 million worldwide.

## Key Facts
- **Directed by**: Luc Besson
- **Release dates**: July 25, 2014 (France), July 31, 2014 (Taiwan), August 6–29, 2014 (various countries), September 4–25, 2014 (additional releases), October 24, 2014 (Japan)
- **Starring**: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Choi Min-sik
- **Genre**: Science fiction, action
- **Box office**: $463.7 million (worldwide)
- **Related cast**: Frédéric Chau (French actor, cast member)
- **Aliases**: LUCY
- **Wikidata description**: 2014 film directed by Luc Besson
- **Sitelink count**: 62 (Wikimedia project links)

## FAQs
- **Who directed Lucy?**  
  Lucy was directed by French filmmaker Luc Besson, known for works like *The Fifth Element* and *Nikita*.

- **When was Lucy released?**  
  The film premiered in France on July 25, 2014, followed by releases in Taiwan, the U.S., and other countries through October 2014.

- **What is Lucy about?**  
  The plot revolves around a woman who gains superhuman abilities after being forced to smuggle a drug that unlocks 100% of her brain capacity.

- **How successful was Lucy commercially?**  
  It grossed $463.7 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2014.

- **Who stars in Lucy?**  
  The cast includes Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, and Choi Min-sik, with French actor Frédéric Chau in a supporting role.

## Why It Matters
Lucy stands out for blending action with philosophical inquiry into human cognition, despite scientific criticism of its "10% brain usage" premise. Its visual effects and ambition to explore consciousness helped it resonate globally, contributing to its commercial success and cultural relevance in sci-fi discourse.

## Notable For
- Grossed over $463 million worldwide on a $40 million budget.
- Blended action sequences with philosophical themes about human evolution.
- Featured a multinational cast, including French, Korean, and American actors.
- Utilized CGI to depict abstract concepts like time manipulation and cosmic expansion.

## Body

### Production
- **Director**: Luc Besson wrote and directed the film, marking his return to sci-fi after *The Fifth Element* (1997).
- **Screenplay**: Besson’s script drew inspiration from the debunked "10% of the brain" myth, using it as a narrative device.

### Release
- **Premieres**: 
  - France: July 25, 2014
  - Taiwan: July 31, 2014
  - United States: August 8, 2014
  - Japan: October 24, 2014 (final release)
- **Global rollout**: The film opened in 15 countries across August and September 2014, including South Korea, Brazil, and the UK.

### Themes and Reception
- **Scientific criticism**: Neuroscientists dismissed the "10% brain capacity" premise as a myth, but Besson framed it as a metaphor for human potential.
- **Visual effects**: Praised for CGI sequences depicting cellular division, time dilation, and cosmic evolution.

### Cast and Crew
- **Lead actors**: 
  - Scarlett Johansson as Lucy Miller
  - Morgan Freeman as Professor Norman
  - Choi Min-sik as Jang Tae-Su
- **Notable cast**: French actor Frédéric Chau played a supporting role, contributing to the film’s international appeal.

### Box Office Performance
- **Earnings**: 
  - $463.7 million (worldwide)
  - $126.7 million (North America)
  - $337 million (international markets)
- **Budget**: $40 million, highlighting its profitability.

### Cultural Impact
- **Legacy**: Despite mixed reviews, the film sparked debates about consciousness and sci-fi tropes, grossing more than *Hercules* (2014) and *Guardians of the Galaxy* (2014) in some markets.

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