By Jonathan Klotz
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Regarding science, moviegoers are ready to forgive fudging, say, the laws of thermodynamics or sound in space, but we know that it is all Hollywood magic. However, there is a myth that has persisted for decades, and LucyScarlett Johansson’s science fiction action film, places it in front and center: humans only use 10% of their brain. Although Luc Besson’s film pushed the myth to his break point, he managed to take root in pop culture because, like a spacecraft going to the speed of light, or gigantic sea monsters capable of existing without collapsing on themselves, it is a myth that, basically, we want to be true.

The myth of the true potential of the human brain

The origin of the 10% of the myth of the brain is unknown, although it could go back to the end of the 19th century and to the origins of neurology. Unable to obtain a clear image of the human brain using the technology of the time, the first researchers could have seen only a fraction of the cells that make up the organ, which could cause thought that we only use 10%. What Lucy and the similar superpower film fueled by drugs presented is similar to the first self-assistance gurus of the roaring 20s, which spoke of unlimited potential within each human.

By thinking of time, average humans only used a percentage of their brain, which means that, by reading their books and listening to their talks, you were not a way, you were special and you used more of your mental power than these other peasants. If it looks very much like influencers on social networks today, it is because everything has already happened before, despite the base from a myth designed to promote grants, Lucy is always an original science fiction Action film that is worth watching today.

Lucy was a huge success

Lucy Starts like a fairly normal film, with Lucy de Johansson forced to pass smuggling drugs which, when they are accidentally released in his stomach, begin to unlock the latent power of his brain. In real life, access to 100% of your brain at some point is called a crisis, but here it allows a normal woman to access psychocinetic powers, an improved speed, the strength and, of course, she knows the kung-fu. Johansson manages to go to Full Action Star and eliminate a crime union before the film decides to become really strange in his last act.

Earth and increased science fiction elements are an effortless performance of Johansson, and the tones of Morgan FreemanThe One Man Hollywood Studios Trust to explain absurd science fiction plots. Contrary to TranscendenceJohnny Depp’s film has forgotten in which he has the same role, Lucy was a successful film. Bringing $ 463 million at the box office, the film was a huge success that easily overshadowed its $ 40 million budget.

The call of Lucy is simple: it’s a science fiction action film with Scarlett Johansson, which, in the middle of its race as a Marvel Black Widow, approached the summit of its popularity and its power in Hollywood. He also comes from Besson, director of The fifth element And The professionalwho could make the reading of the telephone directory incredible. And after all, who does not want to think that with hard work and dedication, you can unlock your true potential and become John Wick?

Lucy is currently streaming on Netflix.