Lucy's First Call to Professor Norman (Scarlett Johansson) (Full Scene) | Lucy

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Community Discussion

What Viewers Think

Overall Sentiment: Mixed · Consensus: Viewers generally appreciate the film’s emotional core and Lucy’s self‑sacrifice, while noting that the scientific premises stretch credibility for some. The community is divided between those who love the philosophical moments and those who find the realism lacking.

What People Liked

One viewer praised the tone, saying "This movie is both ridiculous and awesome."
Another highlighted Lucy’s generosity: "I like how she passed on the knowledge that would immediately help her friend. That was humane but Lucy didn't feel it."
A fan emphasized the emotional payoff: "I absolutely love how Lucy - after blatantly admitting she doesn't feel any of the things that make a human a human, anymore - still takes the time to look out for her friend that she's never going to see again."
Several commenters called the climax “powerful,” with one noting "God i love this scene. I never get tired of watching it. Its powerful."

Common Complaints

Some criticized the scientific grounding: "The overall science is shit, but it's still a great movie for entertainment."
Viewers pointed out lapses in realism: "The part where the movie STOP being realistic is when they show that old laptop brawsing like a NASA server. ;)"
A few felt the pacing was uneven, observing "she tells him she has at most 24 hours to live, he spends 3 of them saying 4 sentences."

Interesting Takes

One comment expressed a desire for repeat viewings: "Man now I need to re-watch this movie 😢😢😊😊😊"
A tech‑savvy viewer joked about speed limits: "0:46 you can be the fastest human on earth, but no laptop on this planet is so fast. XD"
Another highlighted the film’s standing among the lead’s work: "The most underrated Scarlett Johansson movie."
An off‑beat observation about mental effort: "I try to never use more than 5% of my bwwwwain."

Verdict

The community found the film engaging for its heartfelt moments and thought‑provoking themes, especially Lucy’s altruism. At the same time, viewers saw room for improvement in scientific plausibility and narrative pacing. Overall, the reception was mixed, with strong appreciation for emotional depth balanced by calls for tighter realism.