In a Class by Itself

Rating: Null/10 (9 February 2002)

When this movie first came out, it was promoted as "The Next Star Wars" or "The Star Wars for the 90's". There are some similarities. It is Science Fiction, but the characters also are fighting a more mystical "Evil". There is also a feeling of Unchangeable Destiny as nothing can stop the main characters from meeting each other and their goals.
Aside from that, the comparisons can stop. Star Wars is great in its own right, but so is the Fifth Element. If they were musical styles, Star Wars is classical, and Fifth Element is Hip-hop/Dance Mix.
The Fifth Element is just stunning. A visual treat that really has no true comparison or match. Forget about comparing to other Science Fiction movies. Forget about comparing to other Luc Besson movies. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.