Science fiction comedy which becomes tedious at points. Not very funny, but still quite entertaining. Great acting by Gary Oldman.

Rating: 7/10 (27 July 2018)

This complicated story is way too long for a comedy. Half an hour could have easily been cut out of it, to improve the flow. The scifi story is bizarre and doesnt really matter, because it is just an excuse for Bruce Willis to save someone, to fight someone and to save someone again etc. Director Luc Besson has more often made movies with stories that just make no sense whatsoever, but you soon realise that when you start watching it. And because one knows it isnt meant to be taken seriously, one can just relax and go with the wild flow of this bizarre science fiction comedy in which Milla Jovovich is an alien that must save the earth from an attack. Bruce Willis is there to protect her. And the ever evil Gary Oldman is out to kill them both.
Complicated yet dumb story, but the action and the jokes are good enough to get entertained. Kids would love it. Most adults could love it too if they are into Bruce Willis and have an affection for other weird movies of Luc Besson. His directing style is very wild and imaginative, but he achieves to make very enjoyable movies out of absurd stories. The fifth element isnt a very great comedy, but it is still very enjoyable, because director Luc Besson's style is so unique and playful.