The Fifth Element

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The Fifth Element

PG-13

Released May 9, 1997

2h 7m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

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Fantasy

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The Earth is about to be destroyed by a huge ball of fire racing toward the planet. Cornelius, an old monk, knows how to stop the burning sphere with the help of Korben Dallas, a taxi driver and former secret agent and a woman named Leeloo.

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Critics Consensus

Visually inventive and gleefully over the top, Luc Besson's The Fifth Element is a fantastic piece of pop sci-fi that never takes itself too seriously.

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Duane Byrge

Hollywood Reporter

Narratively challenged, visually monotonous and aurally overpowering, The Fifth Element is a staggering accretion of all the wrong elements and some rather dopey ones as well.

May 10, 2018

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

The Fifth Element has enough eye-appeal for two good movies.

Rated: 3/4

May 10, 2017

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

In this movie and many like it, the only elements that count are impact, impact, impact and impact. The fifth element is gibberish.

Jul 14, 2014

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Thomas Lethbridge

Screen Rant

Released in 1997, it's remarkable how well Luc Besson's The Fifth Element still holds up, nearly three decades after its initial release.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 15, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

As irresistible—if occasionally annoying—popcorn-munching escapism, The Fifth Element remains an experience of diversionary entertainment, and almost exclusively about rehashing previously explored surfaces with a new sheen.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 6, 2023

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Travis Johnson

Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)

A sci-fi film a million aesthetic miles away from the industrial dystopias, dusty wastelands, and sterile starships of most screen SF of the time.

Jun 7, 2022

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The vivid characters and some obvious (and not as obvious) humor in the movie are top notch. I loved all the whacky people and the very serious goal and ending. I laughed so much!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/20/24

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Fredi T

The visual presentation in the film is truly exceptional. From the grand opening scene where a massive spaceship travels through the vastness of space, to the dazzling futuristic cityscape with its intricate architecture and transportation systems, every frame is filled with detail and creativity. Director Luc Besson has crafted a vibrant, highly advanced yet perilously dangerous future world. Towering skyscrapers are intertwined with narrow, crowded streets, and flying cars navigate through complex aerial highways. These designs not only showcase the advanced technological development of the world but also create a highly immersive and realistic sci-fi environment for the audience. The design of various alien creatures is equally imaginative, ranging from small, adorable beings to massive, imposing monsters. Each one demonstrates the creators' boundless imagination and playful creativity. I usually use these two sites for more free movies and short dramas.If you have a better website, please recommend it to me. Thank you https://omnishort.com/？utm_source=rottentomatoes https://nightgod.tv/？utm_source=rottentomatoes

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/20/24

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Nano N

How could this not be fun with its effects budget? A lovely clone meets her match in Bruce Willis. Star trek like creatures and sets still fairly fresh in 2024.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/20/24

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Jonathan F

One of the best science fiction movies ever made. It holds up so well even 25 years later. Watched this movie probably 20+ times over the years

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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Michelle L

The fifth element is by far ahead of its time, its by far one of the most underrated sci fi movies of all time

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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Alysha S

4.17. The film is a great combination of great ideas and science fiction.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Luc Besson

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Korben Dallas

Gary Oldman

Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg

Ian Holm

Father Vito Cornelius

Milla Jovovich

Leeloo

Chris Tucker

Ruby Rhod

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The Fifth Element: Official Clip - Ruby Rhod's Evening Show

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The Fifth Element: Official Clip - Leeloo Fights the Mangalores

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The Fifth Element: Official Clip - Korben Meets Ruby Rhod

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The Fifth Element: Official Clip - Choking on a Cherry

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The Fifth Element: Official Clip - Zorg Presents the ZF1

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The Fifth Element: Official Clip - The Fifth Element Is a She

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The Fifth Element: Official Clip - Leeloo Escapes

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The Fifth Element: Official Clip - Korben Outwits a Mugger

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Synopsis

The Earth is about to be destroyed by a huge ball of fire racing toward the planet. Cornelius, an old monk, knows how to stop the burning sphere with the help of Korben Dallas, a taxi driver and former secret agent and a woman named Leeloo.

Director: Luc Besson
Producer: Patrice Ledoux
Screenwriter: Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Gaumont
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Violence|Brief Nudity|Some Sexuality)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 9, 1997, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $63.7M
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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