
Reviews — The Fifth Element
Audience write-ups from TMDB
Prodank
Seeing "The Fifth Element" always brings back fond memories; I’ve watched it countless times on television. The actors were perfectly cast, the costumes and makeup stood out, and the futuristic settings really captured my interest. Considering everything, “The Fifth Element” has truly earned its place as a classic film—it has that enduring appeal that's not easy to come by. I would rate it without hesitation a 9 o…
John Chard
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 …
Gimly
From the moment I saw The Fifth Element years ago, around the late 1990s, Gary Oldman’s portrayal of Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg has been something that really resonated with me. My final assessment is ★★★½ - it's definitely worth your time to watch.
Matt Golden
The basic premise is straightforward: a man must rescue the World (set in the Future!) from Evil by safeguarding a Magical Macguffin—except in this case, the MacGuffin takes the form of a Girl! rather than an object. There isn't much story to be found here, nor are there particularly developed characters. It seems like valuable screen time was squandered on minor details when it could have been used for something …
GeekMasher
I consider this film among the greatest ever made. Its storylines are exceptional, and the visuals were impressive for their era—they still look fantastic now. The creation of its setting is detailed and effectively presented. Zorg makes an outstanding antagonist, thanks to Gary Oldman’s performance, and Bruce Willis embodies his character perfectly. It's truly a superb film overall.


