Simply the best.. Tongue in cheek, action sci-fi made in the 90's.

Rating: 10/10 (6 January 2014)

Man I love this film. I was 12 when it came out at the cinema and I watched it with my Dad in Hammersmith. We both came out of there saying what a fun film it was and that is exactly what it was then. A fun film. However watching it again 15 years later, I realise it was a little bit more intricate than that. It's such an engaging, beautiful, quirky and strikingly shot sci-fi extravaganza and definitely chock full of humor and zany performances. Yet there is a deep chord struck when I saw this film again, at its core it tells a story of romance, humanity and courage. I defy audiences not to love this film - if only they could take the leap of faith to see it. Don't rely on that minority of scathing critics who panned this film - they are all pompous snobs who would rather watch art films in black and white. Yes the Fifth Element at times may have a few plot holes and hasn't perhaps the most complex of plots, but it makes up in character and style. Great acting from Willis, Oldman and Jovovich. The soundtrack is stunning, created by the brilliant Eric Serra, who worked on previous Besson films such as 'Leon' and 'Nikita'. All that's left for me to say is watch it and make up your own mind but I reckon u won't be disappointed.