Effortless enjoyment.

Rating: Null/10 (27 March 2003)

There is not much praise I can give this film that has not already been given. Everything from the sets and costumes to the casting and acting is spot on. The relationship between Corben and Leelu is tangible, with brilliant supporting roles from Oldman, Holme and Tucker. I felt at the time of its release, The Fifth Element was was terribly under-publicised, and this led me to believe it would have a common hollywood flaw of being a good idea on an insubstantial budget, but this is far from true- all of the effects are fine. Plenty of involving imagery, direction and writing to bring you back for repeated enjoyment.