I’m not enjoying this very much. It is the year 2259, and Earth faces a dire threat from an evil force. The only chance for survival rests on something called the fifth element, which appears as the newly created Leeloo. Along with a former special forces driver and a man named Cornelius, Leeloo has to put it all together before humanity ends. Depending on your perspective, *The Fifth Element* could be seen as an immature fantasy made by an adult, or a grown-up fantasy from a child! This is the core issue that many critics and viewers can’t seem to agree upon. What exactly does Luc Besson intend his film to be? Having come up with the idea at a young age, Besson I believe waited until he felt ready, using the technological advances of the late 1990s to bring his vision to life. The result is a visually striking science fiction movie that is, yes, cartoonish in many scenes. What’s important here is that Besson's depiction of future New York takes center stage; even Gary Oldman’s villainous performance can’t overshadow the vibrant scenery Besson has created. The sea level has risen and New York is full of flying cars, there are no more delivery services, Chinese boats fly to your door with food, pretty cool, right? Aliens that change shape live among us, fitting seamlessly into this Jean-Paul Gautier-inspired world, and opera singers are strangely beautiful blue beings. Overall, the film’s visual design is a treat for the eyes, even though the comedy and action sequences dominate the final third. Bruce Willis moves on from his more serious roles (like *Twelve Monkeys*) to play Korben Dallas, a taxi driver with a gun and a wisecrack ready at all times—this is the Willis that the MTV generation loves. Oldman’s portrayal of Zorg is memorable, though unusual (is that a Southern accent?), but Mila Jovovich (as Leeloo) truly shines. She's astonishing; it makes you wonder why she hasn’t had more success in acting? (avoiding bad roles like those in the *Resident Evil* series would be a good start). Fans of science fiction will notice that the supporting cast includes Ian Holm (*Alien*) and Brion James (*Blade Runner*), which contrasts with Chris Tucker's irritating and insecure DJ Ruby Rhod (is Besson making fun of DJs?). Ultimately, it’s a film where the director lets his heart guide him more than his head, but hey baby, it's an entertaining adventure from beginning to end. 8/10

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