Just watched this, again, on DVD…

Some might not like this film, they need to lighten up, but I think it one of the great SF films of all time. The classic Luc Besson film, with over the top costume designs of Jean Paul Gultire as well as set desings from Jean Giraud (of renowned French graphic novel ‘Moebius’ fame), is unashamedly Euro-centric and that’s part of its draw.

To put it simply, The Fifth Element is not only very funny and a visual feast (that pokes fun of greats such as Aliens but also has endless hidden detail) but the script is spot on and when combined with the great editing, make it a film of timing and segways that are seamless and very funny.

If you have not seen it and you like SciFi, or even if you don’t, see it.
The DVD sits in my very selective collection…