A masterpiece that gets better the more you watch it

Rating: 10/10 (14 January 2008)

A masterpiece from start to finish. It would deserve the word 'perfect' were it not for the annoyance that is Ruby Rhod....the Scrappy Doo of the cinema. What possessed Besson to include such a character? Anyway, not to dwell on the one fly in the ointment, this is a visual, musical and intellectual delight. Escapism at its best with every scene bringing new pleasures.
Bruce Willis plays it just right and Milla Jovovich is a revelation. However, the star, for me, is Ian Holm who is a wonderful and dependable spine going through the whole film. He's mix of bewilderment and being thrilled is tremendous. Amid all the drama and excitement is the soundtrack...Eric Serra's score is one of the best you'll hear and further proof that the Oscars are as wise a judge of excellence as a blind monkey with a rubber wand.
Bottom line....a Rhod away from being perfect