This is one of my most favourite films of all time. It has a magic that is hard to describe. One of the funniest films ever, my family and I watch it over and over, and we still have hysterics over many of the funny lines delivered by Gary Oldman, Bruce Willis and Chris Tucker.It never takes itself seriously, which is one of the main drawpoints, the actors are brilliant.Truly a masterpiece

One of the most classic sci-fi/post-apocalyptic movies. Great in every way.

The first time I tried to watch this movie, I couldn't even sit through the whole thing. I think I gave up not long after Chris Tucker's ultra-flamboyant character appeared and overwhelmed the movie.But recently it was on one of the free cable channels that show uncut, commercial-free movies, so I gave it another chance. I think a big part of my initial negative reaction was due to the original trailers and commercials for the movie, which totally misrepresented what it was. The ads made it seem like an epic sci-fi adventure movie with lots of action and attractive women. Well, it does have attractive women. And some action towards the end.But this isn't really a sci-fi movie at all. It's set in the future and borrows some visual elements from other sci-fi films (I have to admit that apart from some cheesy effects and costumes, the movie looks pretty amazing), but this is purely a cartoony, campy, over-the-top comic book brought to life. If you're going to watch it, don't take any of the characters or the plot lines seriously and you'll have a much better time.That said, this just isn't a very good movie. Or maybe it's just not what I was expecting and not to my tastes. At any rate, a second viewing 20 years later didn't really improve my opinion of the film very much.

I just saw Le cinquième élément on the big screen for a 20th Anniversary screening. It was spectacular as always, but amazing on the giant screen. This film has a tight story, great action sequences, believable villains, likable heroes, and it is so funny while everyone is in great peril at the same time. Bruce Willis and Mila Jovovich are fantastic together. As my title says, the film is worth seeing for the costumes alone.