Lucy

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The interpersonal dynamics focus on the protagonist's isolation and her eventual detachment from human social structures.

Lucy challenges traditional gender hierarchies by evolving from a vulnerable woman to a nearly omnipotent entity. Her intellectual and physical dominance renders male antagonists irrelevant.

Set in Taipei with an East Asian cast, including the antagonist Mr. Jang, the film moves away from Anglo-centric perspectives. However, the white protagonist remains the central focus.

The narrative prioritizes scientific mysticism over religious morality, embracing a moral relativism that transcends conventional ethics. It critiques the commodification of the body within global capitalism.

Neurodivergence and altered states are used as plot devices to trigger superhuman abilities. These elements lack nuanced portrayals of lived disability or actual neurodiversity.