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Strange? You can pretty much say "yes" to all those. They're
certainly fitting descriptions for one of the most entertaining
movies to be produced in the 1990s.
The Fifth Element flawlessly mixes science fiction,
science fantasy, pop culture, archaeology, comedy, drama and
action into a gloriously over-the-top and indulgent fun-fest.
The imagery is stunning, the script and characterisations
well-thought-out and written, and the choice of actors to
fill the roles is done with excellent taste.
The lead is, of course, Bruce Willis, who underplays his
former-top-soldier-turned-dropout character to perfection.
Add to him a wonderfully sinister Gary Oldman as the arms
trader in contact with evil, a delightfully klutzy Ian Holm
as the priest, the gorgeous Milla Jovovich as the Earth's
last hope and a hilariously overacted space DJ, Chris Tucker,
and you have something very special.
The Fifth Element is a must-have, purely on entertainment
value, and will be one of those DVDs you slip in to the player
on nights when you're not sure what you'll enjoy and then
will become completely overtaken by the on-screen goings on.
Conclusion: Movie: 90% DVD Extras: 40%
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