An action picture with wit and charm.

Rating: 10/10 (29 October 2006)

If someone were to ask me why I love good science fiction movies, I would use Fifth Element as a perfect example. Not only is the film action-packed and visually imaginative, the characters are believable and appealing, and Bruce Willis gives one of his most charismatic performances. I have seen this film several times, and I intend to again. Mila Jovovich proves that she's more than just a model, and Gary Oldman, in a change-of-pace role, is both evil and funny. Chris Tucker's Ruby Rod , though at first annoying, winds up helping Bruce and Mila, and along the way becomes a bit of a hero himself. I do love this movie; obviously Besson had fun with it, and so we do too. It's no Citizen Kane, but then it doesn't pretend to be. If you haven't seen it yet, what are you waiting for? Go enjoy it!