The Fifth Element

I have been avoiding this movie for a while now, so I finally decided that maybe it's time to watch it. I heard that it's nonsense, but the good kind that you actually enjoy watching. And it's no wonder. Gary Oldman, the chameleon, looks like he accidentally gave himself a lobotomy while putting on a wig, blond Bruce Willis can't be seen everywhere either. And not to mention the little colorful elephants, screaming Chris Tucker, and stuttering Ian Holm. This movie is truly madness of the first degree, especially when you look at what the people are wearing. It is the pinnacle of extravagance that "Hunger Games" never even came close to. You will laugh. Maybe not to the point of falling over, but you will at least smile. This film is contagious. It is absurd, but only to the extent that it doesn't cross the line. So you can even forgive its exaggerated ending, which tells us the only truth: Love must win because it's the only thing that can save the world. More: http://www.filmovy-denik.cz/2012/04/frost-vs-nixon-bos-vs-kung-fu-trocha.html (16/02/2013)

An incredibly colorful and visually stunning affair that entertains, occasionally even captivates, with its legendary wisecracks and visual-effect-laden, overexposed sequences. It also forces reflection on an interesting mix of genres and visual styles, with a plethora of movie stars overseen by Europe's directors and the scent of a legend, which this film has certainly become over the years. It's all too wild and crazy for higher ratings, but in many aspects, Luc Besson could teach his colleagues a lot with this film. (21/02/2014)

It's a real pity that Chris Tucker is involved. As entertaining as he usually is, here he is more annoying and ruins an otherwise great show with his performances. The same can be said about Besson himself, who, despite creating a wonderfully fantastic world with a fascinating mythology, couldn't hold back his imagination in the middle part, making the storyline feel a bit cluttered and rushed (especially regarding Corben's development). The biggest strengths of the film are, of course, the adorable Milla Jovovich and the slimy Gary Oldman. (04/09/2006)

The story, which takes us from 1914 to the 23rd century very quickly, has been waiting 20 years to be realized. It’s therefore not surprising that it is not accessible to everyone the first time they watch it. It's part parody of a parody and part celebration of fantasy. I am happy for Moebius and Maïwenn Le Besco. (11/12/2009)

A pastiche of boredom and grayness, despite being artfully wrapped in loud colors. I think I might even have liked The Fifth Element... If it weren’t for one detail. Constant attempts at unintentionally infantile “humor". And I didn’t swallow Besson’s game of pretending that this has a large, rich and chiseled mythology behind it. The Fifth Element has its moments, but, considering how long it is, there are too few of them. (29/01/2007)