Bad art, good entertainment

Rating: 10/10 (25 January 2001)

I think that this movie is ideal for people with very specific aesthetic values. It isn't a great movie: It has some plot issues, and of course the science parts are totally bogus. But once you get past these problems, this is a movie which just keeps giving a great experience. The sets, lighting and wardrobe are all amazing. The whole movie has the look of one of those high-culture fashion shows. Add in tons of great Bruce-Willis-Style action, and Chris Tucker's hilarious performance, and you have a real winner. While this is not one of the best movies in my collection, it is the most viewed movie. Aside from "The Princess Bride" and "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back," this is the only movie that I am always excited to see. This is, however, a bit of a departure for Luc Besson, so if your favorite movies are "La Femme Nikita" and "Leon: The Professional," you may go either way on this one.