Sci-Fi European Style

Rating: 10/10 (16 September 2001)

Bruce Willis in Jean-Paul Gaultier outfit saving the universe and life as we know it from an undisclosed evil that has teamed up with over-the-top madman Zorg "I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED !!", played with gusto by Gary Oldman. How??? Who cares in a world designed by the imagination of Besson, acclaimed anime artist Moebius and JPG. Needless to say, it's style over substance here. But with great attention to detail, check out the filter on the cigarette that Bruce smokes in the beginning of the film.
Not for everyone though, but put your mind on 'dim' before you watch this film and you'll have a great time. In a way it's like that other Willis vehicle, 'Hudson Hawk', don't take it too serious -do not rationalize the gaps in the plot- just enjoy a weird and wonderful world. If only Besson would have considered to take Jean Reno for the lead...