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      Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

      PG-13 Released Jul 21, 2017 2 hr. 17 min. Sci-Fi Adventure Action TRAILER for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: Trailer 1 List
      47% 299 Reviews Tomatometer 53% 25,000+ Ratings Audience Score In the 28th century, special operatives Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline work together to maintain order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the minister of defense, the duo embarks on a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where diverse species gather to share knowledge and culture. When a dark force threatens the peaceful city, Valerian and Laureline must race against time to identify the menace that also jeopardizes the future of the universe. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 23 Buy Now

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      Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets uses sheer kinetic energy and visual thrills to overcome narrative obstacles and offer a viewing experience whose surreal pleasures sometimes outweigh its flaws.

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      Gregory Beautiful special effects. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/07/21 Full Review Mark W I really hoped this was going to be good. The trailer looked very promising. However, the movie felt flat and uninspired. It was slow and boring overall. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/17/24 Full Review Dean D Great movie. Well done and so much fun. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/24 Full Review Tim P A film so astoundingly miscast that it turned what could have been a spiritual successor to The Fifth Element to something more akin to John Carter. The world that is built during and following the opening scenes is interesting and rich. The visuals are stunning, but the main characters lack charisma, chemistry and any reason to be invested in them. It's an entertaining sci-fi but could have been so much more. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/20/24 Full Review Christian A The movie was exciting and original. Definitely a good watch with the family. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/24 Full Review Georgan G Hey, this space opera is worth watching simply for the beautiful visuals. Unremarkable plot notwithstanding. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: Behind the Scenes - Big Market Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: Behind the Scenes - Big Market 1:02 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: Behind the Scenes - Creating the Shell City Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: Behind the Scenes - Creating the Shell City 1:17 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: Behind the Scenes - Rihanna as Bubble Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: Behind the Scenes - Rihanna as Bubble 1:21 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: Behind the Scenes - Designing Alpha Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: Behind the Scenes - Designing Alpha 1:14 Luc Besson on Casting Rihanna: Exclusive Interview Luc Besson on Casting Rihanna: Exclusive Interview 1:06 That Moment When You Realize You're in a Luc Besson Movie: Exclusive Interview That Moment When You Realize You're in a Luc Besson Movie: Exclusive Interview 1:50 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: TV Spot - Attack Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: TV Spot - Attack 0:30 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: TV Spot - Imagine Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: TV Spot - Imagine 0:30 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: Trailer 1 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: Trailer 1 1:44 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: Teaser Trailer 2 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: Teaser Trailer 2 2:30 View more videos

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      Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Thing is, every time I had to focus on the two main characters, the noticeable holes in all of this started to grow bigger and become more bothersome. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 22, 2017 Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald It's an enjoyable mess. Like all modern fantasy based on computer-generated technique, it confuses movement and action. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 16, 2017 Full Review Stephen Romei The Australian Besson loves messing around with time and space. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 11, 2017 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies ...a nearly 140 minutes slog through poor storytelling, boring characters, laughably bad dialogue, and CGI overload. Rated: 1.5/5 Aug 21, 2022 Full Review Fletcher Powell KMUW - Wichita Public Radio If you’d asked me ... if it would matter that I’d spend a good three-quarters of a movie having no idea what was going on, I would have said: Yes. Yes, that would matter. But that was before I’d seen Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Jun 21, 2022 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The outcome here is uneven: admirable for its ambition and mindless entertainment value, unable to hold up under close scrutiny, and often dazzlingly beautiful. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 23, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis In the 28th century, special operatives Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline work together to maintain order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the minister of defense, the duo embarks on a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where diverse species gather to share knowledge and culture. When a dark force threatens the peaceful city, Valerian and Laureline must race against time to identify the menace that also jeopardizes the future of the universe.
      Director
      Luc Besson
      Screenwriter
      Luc Besson
      Distributor
      STX Entertainment
      Production Co
      Fundamental Films, STX Entertainment, EuropaCorp
      Rating
      PG-13 (Sci-Fi Violence and Action|Brief Language|Suggestive Material)
      Genre
      Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jul 21, 2017, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 7, 2017
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $40.4M
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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