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Summary: Beautifully designed, innovative sci-fi flick
Review: Set in 2259, the story centers around Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), a New York cabby and former space Marine, unwittingly drawn into a race to save the world from (in a very literal sense) Ultimate Evil. Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) is a beautiful alien, his strangest fare ever, who ultimately holds the key to defending Earth (and who knows how to kick butt and take names). In a twitchy, scene-chewing performance, Gary Oldman plays Zork, Evil's henchman-on-Earth. In the space of a couple of days, these three characters race to find four alien stones, bring them to Egypt, and assemble a weapon to repel Evil. Along the way they meet a space DJ, an alien diva on a secret mission, shape-changing alien agents, and giant alien soldiers."The Fifth Element" is a visual feast; the look and feel of the movie are truly the stars. Throughout the adventure, viewers are treated to a kaliedoscopic vision of the future unlike anything portrayed before on the screen. Brightly colored, weirdly and wonderfully designed: multiple viewings are *required* to catch every detail of the set decoration and fabulous costumes. The soundtrack is infectious. My choice to call the flick "sci-fi" is deliberate. It features aliens, space ships, a beautiful leggy redhead who kicks major butt, and a zippy adventure, but no science whatsoever...and that's just fine. The Fifth Element is a pyrotechnic, psychedelic, chase flick from one end of the universe to the other and back again. It's a Saturday afternoon serial with capital-A attitude and loads of style. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Not as bad as they say.
Review: 'The Fifth Element' is not as bad as the critics or movie fans say. It is actually quite fun to watch and the graphics are ahead of its time. Cris Tucker plays role that is funny as hell.
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Summary: Great movie!!!
Review: This movie is great for all the reasons already mentioned. It's also great for the reasons others have said it's BAD!! First of all, Ruby Rod. You bet he's annoying. Who wants to see and hear a grown man in a dress screaming like a six year old girl on a roller coaster? He is supposed to be annoying. The viewer is supposed to want to wring his neck as bad as Corbin Dallas does. Also, an actor's hair is the most physically, instantly telling thing about him. Rod's hair is as stupid as Rod. Besson got his character right on the mark. I love to be annoyed by Ruby Rod. Second, The Fifth Element is like Heavy Metal? Absolutely! And that's not a bad thing. Harry Canyon and Corbin Dallas are cool but Dallas has a bit of a heart. Both movies have evil orbs and periodic protectors but there are, however, plenty of differences between the two movies--more than enough to make them very distinct. There are no holes in the plot. The ugly aliens turn on Zorg because he withheld their rifles. He withheld them because the aliens delivered the trunk but without the stones. Zorg fights for the evil planet because he envisions his corporation(s) cleaning up after the destruction created thereby making huge bucks. Leeloo goes to the cruise ship to get the stones from the diva. Zorg goes to the ship because his henchmen screwed up the robbery so he has to do it himself. The bad aliens go there to get the stones to give them to Zorg at a new higher extorted price. Leeloo didn't know about the aliens or Zorg until after she was on the ship. This is high space opera folks! Worlds colliding! Dark plans twisting and turning! The fate of the universe is crashing down all around and the future lies with an outnumbered hero/protector and a gorgeous, delicate goddess on a far away planet! And why is Earth worth saving? The stones are in place, Leeloo is in place but the weapon is not working. Why? Because she doesn't have the heart anymore. Why should she care? Why should the Earth be saved? Answer: Love. I love it!
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Summary: My Favorite
Review: This movie is my favorite. I'm not exactly sure why. It just is. I love the way the scene cuts switch back and forth during a conversation so that you're hearing a conversation between 4 people when there's actually only 2 sets of 2 people talking to each other. This is really hard to explain to someone who has never seen the movie.
It's got a great story, and the comedic elements are just my style. (like the scene cuts mentioned above).
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Summary: recent sci-fi that doesn't take itself too seriously
Review: Well, I've only read some of the reviews here and I feel I must say a few words. You guys ought to sit back and relax and enjoy this movie. In just the past decade the Sci-Fi movie genre has sunken quite low. Star Trek has played out, Star Wars should have stopped after Return, and nothing else is much worth mentioning. All loads of money spent for little return. Hoards of computer power no longer are impressive. This movie was also probably too expensive, but I was impressed by its almost complete lack of seriousness. Yes the characters are all unidimensional, the plot is incredibly simplistic, Milla is a model not an actress (but she did just fine), Chris Tucker ticked a lot of people off (I loved him - the character is used well to illustrate how silly our "culture" is becoming. Even 2 or 3 people saving the universe is covered on the most popular show on the air.), Bruce plays Bruce as always (so who the heck did John Wayne ever play besides himself?? Or Bogey??), and so on and so forth. I read several valid complaints and too many rousing endorsements of an "awesome" movie. Let's face it. This movie was just good plain fun. Whenever I run into it on HBO, I sit down and watch most or all of it again. I've lost track of how many times I've seen it, but I'm sure its way too many. Lighten up folks. Its just a movie. But, as George C. Scott said "God help me, I do love it so." I'm sure I'll see it again soon. Just a quick word about the soundtrack. Wonderful stuff. Never heard of Erik Serra but I do like this audio weirdness.
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Summary: Underated Treat
Review: I love this film, and the fact that it collected so much plaque is puzzling to me. Tucker especially makes the movie which is filled with fun, wacky characters from the "far reaches of the galaxy." The plot was far-fetched, but it's a Science-Fiction picture for crying out loud!! I laughed and cried (not literally but you get the idea). A must see, but according to other reviews, not one you're likely too.
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Summary: Not for the slow of mind
Review: The problem with the fifth element is that it is not for the slow minded or unimaginative. It is fast and layered with second and third level visual imagery that takes several viewings to find and assimilate.
And did I say it was fast??? If you did not get it the first or second viewing, then find someone who is very quick and have them explain it to you. It is well worth the trouble, and it will give you dreams that will haunt you for a lifetime.
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Summary: The Fifth Element: Sci Fi Classic Of 1997
Review: The 90's will be remembered fondly for its many special effects masterpieces of action/adventure such as this highly entertaining film starring Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Milla Jovovitch and Chris Tucker. About a year earlier, in 1996, the blockbuster Independence Day took the world by storm and made it big at the box office. This over-the-top sci-fi fantasy is at times bordering on comic book style or reminiscent of the hit Sci Fi channel cable show FarScape. It's composed of a lot of stunning visuals, special effects and a tongue-in-cheek script. Bruce Willis stars as Corbin Dallas, a taxi-cab driver in a futuristic New York City whose flying cars are still causing an immense amount of traffic. He happens to be caught in a great battle- the perfect woman, a god (Milla Jovovitch)must save Earth from destruction by the collision of another planet and from the devilish Zorg (Gary Oldman). Bruce Willis pairs up with the comedic Chris Tucker who plays a wild, comedic radio host who dresses mostly in drag but is a ladies' man. A lot of good scenes and comic writing. Corbin's mother seems to be constantly annoying him and nagging him. The scene in the space cruise in which an alien soprano diva entertains the audiences in the theatre is also superb. The diva sings the aria of the Mad Scene in Donizetti's Lucia Di Lammermoor and later begins to sing a pop/techno alien sort of remix. She was dubbed by the soprano Inva Mulla. This movie is becoming a sort of campy classic of science fiction from the 90's, and is not as serious-minded as Independence Day. But it's enjoyable cinema. On DVD, and particularily on this Superbit Collection, the sound is incredibly restored and the bonus features are worth viewing.
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Summary: My favorite DVD for many reasons
Review: This is a story about good verses evil. Milla Jovovich and Bruce Willis have great chemistry which really surprised me. This movie will appeal to many types of audiences. It is silly and predictable but that actually works for this movie. Chris Tucker is so original and funny he is a great asset to the movie. I only wish I had been fortunate enough to have seen this movie at the theater. The special effects are a bit cheesy and the outfits are a little out there but it really helps make the movie what it is MEMORABLE! This movie will always be at the top of my list.
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Summary: A big futuristic Fashion Show
Review: I wish the DVD had some extras as well. I have seen on HBO a behind-the-scenes sepecial on this movie, and it would be a great addition to the DVD. A lot of emphasis was put into the design of the set and the costumes which were the creations of Jean Paul gautier. His wild creaions truly set the stage for the type of look that was put in this film. It's like one big fashion show. I haven't seen the DVD in a long time, but the colors are vivid and the sound quality surprisingly good. It was probably one of the first movies to encounter dolby digital. The plot is a bit cooky, but a great collage of all of Luc Besson's favorite sci-fi movies. He definitely has good taste albeit an exotic one. It's kind of nice to see something a little different than the usual sci-fi fare: same types of costumes, same type of weapons, same type of creatures. This is one is stylish, action packed and completely funny, a hard combination to weave together and keep tight. Extremely entertaining in all aspects.
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