One of my all time favorites

Rating: 9/10 (26 August 2006)

I loved The Fifth Element.... it has everything - action, comedy, good F/X, and some cool actors.
This is what movies should be like... of course I respect Schindler's List and Brokeback mountain and all that but movies should be fun and entertaining that is what The Fifth ELement is - a fun ride from beginning to end.
Milla Jovovich is gorgeous and if you want to see her at her Sci Fi chick best then watch this rather than Resident Evil. I have always been a fan of Bruce Willis no matter how many times he repeats his John Mclane persona. Ian Holm was funny, Gary Oldman was over the top but in the right amount. Usually the bad guy has a British Accent but this time it was American. And of course Chris Rock does what he does best ... being a motormouth.
Jean Paul Gautier designed some wacky costumes... a bit campy but still very creative. Excellent background score as well culminating in the Opera performance from the Diva... a true cinematic experience when you watch the movie at a multiplex screen.
I have seen this movie at least 15 times and usually tend to watch it when it comes on cable to catch my favourite bits.
Not everyone's cup of tea but i like it.