Rotten
In this movie and many like it, the only elements that count are impact, impact, impact and impact. The fifth element is gibberish.
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
The Fifth Element
There is no future without it.
1997 · 2h 6m · PG-13
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Directed by
Luc Besson
Overview
In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.
Director and cast
- Luc Besson Director
- Bruce Willis as Korben Dallas
- Milla Jovovich as Leeloo
- Gary Oldman as Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg
- Ian Holm as Father Vito Cornelius
- Chris Tucker as Ruby Rhod
- Luke Perry as Billy
- Brion James as General Munro
- Tommy Lister Jr. as President Lindberg
- Lee Evans Cast
- Charlie Creed-Miles Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
71%
Tomatometer
Rotten
A hodgepodge of elements that don't comfortably coalesce.
Todd McCarthy, Variety
Rotten
Besson's futuristic fable is flawed by a messy narrative which strains to incorporate far too many grotesque and eccentric characters.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Fresh
The Fifth Element has to be the most creative visualization since Tim Burton's first Batman in 1989. On top of that, it's a whole lot of fun.
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh
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.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
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