visually stunning, razor humor and beautiful songs!

Rating: Null/10 (7 August 2003)

This movie, which so many critics bashed, is a great sleeper of a film. Chris Tucker, who wasn't famous for Rush Hour yet, carries the backbone of this movie. His portrayal of Ruby Rhod was hilarious-almost pants wetting. You'll find yourself telling others of his scenes only to be interrupted by laughter. The Diva sequence is magnificent. Her voice is haunting; allowing the viewer to be swept away, eyes closed, to some quiet place of shifting shadows and silver. The futuristic NY is believable, and the cab is sweet. Gary Oldman's character is a lame and disturbing. He seems like some badly dressed, limping, closet gay with a ridiculous accent. The Mangalores were more evil than him. A better movie than most give credit. Kudos to the priest and Ruby Rhod, and LeeLoo-they are the true stars of this sci-fi film.