The Fifth Element

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Summary: FINALLY! A DVD of "Fifth Element" with extras!!!!
Review: Was severely disappointed when "The Fifth Element" was first released on DVD -- no extras! Nothing! Zilch, zap, zippo! Nothing but the movie. And it is a GREAT movie...so great that its fans really deserve all of those "behind the scenes" extras that make DVDs so much better than video tapes. Thank goodness for the new Ultimate Edition release! The added extras are very informative and a lot of fun to watch. I especially enjoy the "fact track" trivia that can be viewed along with the movie. Some of the trivia is kind of inane, but there are some interesting tidbits to be learned there!

Most people fall into two camps concerning "The Fifth Element." They either love it or hate it. I love it...I think it's one of the most original, quirky, fun sci-fi movies ever to hit the silver screen. I'm glad that it has finally landed on DVD with the extras it should have had in the first place!

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Summary: Doesn't matter . . .
Review: and it really doesn't matter to me. From the first time I saw this movie until the last time, I just love it. I love the humor. Yes, it's a cult movie. You either love it or not.

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Summary: 3 1/2 Stars....but still one HOT element!!
Review: This review is for the new "The Fifth Element:Ultimate Edition".
This new two disc set includes a wonderfully crisp transfer and an extra disc full of extras aimed to please.
I recall viewing this movie on VHS when it first came out and I am amazed at the difference in picture and especialy sound quality.I recall on the tape having a devil of a time understanding what the shape shifting alien marauders-for-hire were saying,but in this edition I understand every syllable quite clearly.
This is a movie I never tire of even after repeated viewings.It's one of those films that the best thing you can do is just sit back and let IT do the driving.It's a wild space/earth/alien/armageddon/pure evil vs pure good high adrenaine romp that never lets up when it gets going.
Cab driver Dallas(Willis) is an ex special forces member who is suddenly thrust into becoming the ersatz guardian of Leeloo(Jovovich) the pictures' title.It's a race against time to make sure she accomplishes her mission.....to save earth.The back story and the colourful characters that we meet along the way propel the movie along without stopping for a breath.
The main drawback of this set,and it isn't exactly a minor one,is its' issuance ONLY in DTS.There is NO Dolby 5:1 surround or any other sound options available at all in the menu which is highly unusual, as opposed to any DVD I've encountered so far which usually has mulitple options thereof.So please be warned to make sure your DVD player is able to play DTS encoded audio,as some older models may not be able to.This is something I have to manually adjust to everytime I play it,which can be annoying.
In concluding if the only-in-DTS sound is a problem then you will want to give this set a by-pass,which is why I have given this set a three and half star rating when it should have been higher.
But if the sound is no obstacle I recommend you pick up this highly entertaining two disk set which is the only way to own this movie.

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Summary: Slick, if not for the sappy ending
Review: I finally figured out what those dog-like creatures remind me of, those dudes from the grisoft (AVG antivirus)logo. This film is a visual and aural treat, and is at its best when its funny, which makes you wonder if its not actually a spoof. The most nauseating part was towards the end, with all that 'love can save the world' talk. Otherwise, I quite liked it. My favourite scene, perhaps, is the Diva concert which is followed by the scene in which Leeloo kicks the guts out of those dog-like guys with a techno-remix Diva in the background. I sometimes wonder, what yardsticks do science fiction directors, or writers, for that matter, follow when creating futuristic sets? Here, rush hour is airborne and you have all sorts of gadgets that make life easier for you, but bruce willis still has to use a matchstick to light a cigarette...surely, even today we use lighters. But whatever, a fun film.