The Fifth Element will always hold a special place in my heart

Rating: 8/10 (1 November 2015)

The Fifth Element is a unique comedy, sci-fi and action film with a star-studded cast and a fun to follow storyline. With its clever editing and a cult classic feel, this movie can easily be watched again and again. The Fifth Element has a "true love will conquer all" theme following the adventures of a cab driver named Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) after his path suddenly collides with that of a mysterious being named Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) as they fight to defend the world from ultimate evil.
Throughout the film you are introduced to a wide variety of colorful characters, each with their own unique, enjoyable characteristics. Most notably, Ruby Rhod (Chris Tucker) livens up the film with a cartoonish feel that only someone like Christ Tucker could provide. Though this film is rather old now, it still retains a fresh feel with every viewing. With clever editing and the use of multiple scenes at once to tell a story in an easy-to-follow way that keeps the viewers on their toes, The Fifth Element is a very unique film that leaves you satisfied regardless of how many times you have seen it.
The soundtrack and sound effects, though sometimes unrealistic, fit this film perfectly, tuning you in to the proper mood to fit the scene, every scene. Though slightly childish and sometimes predictable, this film manages to push past this slight setback by remaining light-hearted and fun to watch.
Overall, The Fifth Element has been a movie I have been able to watch anytime, repeatedly, over and over. From my childhood, this film has been a personal favorite of mine that has always been there to lighten my mood, regardless of whether I'm watching it in its entirety or catching it full of commercials on TV. The cast brings it all together, and Bruce Willis gets to show off his comedy skills not commonly seen, other than in films such as The Whole Nine Yards. The Fifth Element will always hold a special place in my heart, as well as on my DVD case.