Visually striking eye candy

Rating: Null/10 (28 June 2000)

I have to say the only reason I like "The Fifth Element" were
the stellar special effects. If it weren't for the pyrotechniques, "The Fifth Element" would have been a total
bomb. The performances were a bit cardboard stiff and lifeless,
especially the acting of Bruce Willis. It seemed obvious that
Willis was getting tired of making shoot-em-up action flicks, as
if the word "typecast" were his nickname! So in other words, if
you love awesome, "Star Wars"ish science fiction movies, watch
"The Fifth Element," but if you are also looking for a film with
perfect performances as well as effects, try "Star Wars"
instead, and avoid "The Fifth