From “La Femme Nikita” and “Leon: The Professional” to “The Fifth Element,” writer-director Luc Besson has created some of the toughest, most memorable female action heroes in cinematic history. Now, Besson directs an action-thriller that tracks a woman accidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables on her captors. Scarlett Johansson stars as Lucy, a woman altered by a dangerous drug that allows her to use 100% of her brain, transforming into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. Extras: “Cerebral Capacity – The True Science of Lucy” featurette. Blu-ray adds “The Evolution of Lucy” featurette. Vitals: Director: Luc Besson. Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Choi Min-Sik, Amr Waked. 2014, CC, MPAA rating: R, 90 min., Thriller, Box office gross: $125.480 million, Universal.