The Fifth Element
Overview
A visual feast combining ancient mysticism, cyberpunk sensibilities, flamboyant entertainment personalities, and gun-toting alien mercenaries. In the 23rd century, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), an ex-special forces agent who now practices as a down-and-out cabbie, finds himself caught in a struggle to defy a prophesied Evil from destroying the Earth when a mysterious woman (Milla Jovovich) falls into the back seat of his cab. Pursued by both the government and a powerful magnate enlisted by the forces of Evil (Gary Oldman), the woman is the key to Earth's salvation, known only as the Fifth Element. This was French auteur Besson's first offering with Hollywood backing. Academy Award Nomination: Best Sound Effects Editing.
Awards:
Main Cast & Crew:
Luc Besson - Director
Bruce Willis
Gary Oldman
Ian Holm
Milla Jovovich
Chris Tucker
Luke Perry
Brion James
Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr.
Lee Evans
Charlie Creed-Miles
Details
- Format: 4K Blu-ray (With Blu-Ray, 4K Mastering, 2 Pack)
- Color Format: Color
- UPC: 043396496910
- Genre: HORROR / SCI-FI / FANTASY
- Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
- Release Date: July 2017
Movie Reviews
Reviews:
"...Besson's comic irreverence is welcome..." - 07/01/1997 Sight and Sound, p.39-40
"...Mr. Besson directs with ceaseless flamboyance and with an obvious enthusiasm for his film's comic book conceits..." - 05/09/1997 New York Times, p.C3
"...Luc Besson's kick-ass sci-fi jamboree works as hard as any movie can to ensure that we're completely, maximally entertained..." - 05/16/1997 Entertainment Weekly, p.84-6
"There's no doubt about it, when it comes to saving the world, Bruce Willis is your man. He does it with smarts and style, humor and courage..." - 05/09/1997 Los Angeles Times, p.F1
"...Besson's future world is stuffed silly with visual pizzazz..." - 12/01/2003 Total Film, p.125
"Bruce Willis' taciturn hero and Milla Jovovich's super-femme still hold firm at the heart." - 12/01/2003 Uncut, p.159
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