The Fifth Element (1997) MOVIE REACTION! FIRST TIME WATCHING!!
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- Today we're watching a Bruce Willis Sci-Fi movie (that was a weird sentence to write). The Fifth Element, what do you think of it? and do you agree with our opinions?
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One of the groundbreaking things about this movie is that the villain (Zorg) and hero (Dallas) never, ever meet.
Groundbreaking ? Wrath of khan wants a word with you.
@@markwalch6065 TeChNiCaLlY.........................................................................................................
Seen this movie at least 50 times...never put that together...I suck.
@@sarataylor6164 Factually.
@@claytonkeever2992 honestly same, I felt so dumb when it was pointed out
Is it weird? Yes.
Is it cheesy? Yes.
Is it pretty stupid? Yes
But guess what, I don't give a shit. I love this movie.
^^^ THIS!
It's MADE to be "campy". Not a character study or intense drama.
It requires a sense of humor.
I mean, I've never known anyone who sees the Diva reveal on an opera stage and not been impressed with the creativity of it all. iconic imagery.
It's an absurdly creative mish mash of sci-fi tropes, a bunch of great performances and just a bit of campy goodness.
Same!
I don't care what anyone says, this is a modern day classic in my book.
It has everything; action, drama, comedy, a love story, a one off plot so no sequel.....a great film.
I love this movie. It's one I can watch anytime, anywhere.
It is a modern classic.
Mcdonald's love this movie too.
This movies deserves 10/10 just for giving us that Diva opera song and “Leeloo Dallas multi-pass” as a reference.
I love this movie. I don't care what anybody says.
Well, it's people who don't like it who has to feel bad. Haha!
I’m with you on that!
"What anybody says"? Whadya mean, it's practically considered a classic, lol. I don't think I've ever seen a person just go "yeah I fucking hated it".
@@PhilipZeplinDK I think she said that cause these two laughed and joked all the way through.
Hey, more power to you!👍😊
I admit, I unabashedly love this movie. I got to see it in theaters when it came out, and it didn't look like any other science fiction film. I love how unique and completely out there it is. Luc Besson (Leon: The Professional, Lucy, La Femme Nikita) who wrote and directed the film, said he was tired of films depicting the future as dark and grim, and wanted to go in a different direction. Doesn't hurt that he got Jean-Paul Gaultier, the French fashion designer, to create all the costumes. The Diva Dance scene has become pretty iconic, and I still hear people quote the "I am a meat popsicle" and "Multi-pass" lines. Some fun facts: The explosion in the lobby of the hotel is the largest indoor explosion ever filmed; Ruby Rhod is based on Prince and Michael Jackson, and Besson even wanted Prince to play the role originally.
Sorry if this sounds stupid. How is this comment four days ago when the video just went up
@@emilyworrall123 I'm guessing it's a patreon subscriber
@@BADmoviesBradyDemarest ah yes makes sense. Thanks
Patreon early access.
Why unabashedly? There is no shame in loving this movie, it is a genuine sci-fi classic. Its like Napoleon Dynamite...there are only 3 types of people in this world: those who love it, those who haven't seen it, and those who simply just don't get it!
"ThaTS BAD cgI" .... dude this was made in 1996, that is actually some brilliant CGI
Yes! Thank you!
This comment (still, three years later, lol)
Holy shit, that’s a low score for such an iconic movie.
Oh what a surprise...:(
Not iconic lol. It’s a cult classic. Which means most people don’t like it but a very very small percentage of people love it.
That seems to be the general consensus. Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic score it a 7, which seems about right to me.
should be lower
@@Jiff321 That's not what cult classic means.
I think instead of asking "Why?" the best approach to this film is to ask "Why not?!" It's way more fun that way!
Well it's something that somebody with an open mind would say after all. lol
@@Silver-rx1mh
Or an imagination.
Chris Tucker sliding into this film will forever be a classic moment.
Plus, that Sex Education reference though, perfect,
I love his character in this movie. I get why people can be annoyed by it, because it IS an annoying character, but his comedic timing is just perfect! His screaming in the action sequence! OMG! 😂😂😂
@@GormKjeldsen I agree! I can completely understand why many people would hate the character but it works for me!
He completely ruined the movie for me. He was so annoying. I almost walked out of the theater.
The funny thing is I’ve met him before and he is super quiet and chill irl.
@@johnnyskinwalker4095 Chris Tucker is the Jar Jar Binks of this movie.
Chris Tucker had me dying everytime he appeared on the screen🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Me too.
DeAndre Kennedy2003 The first time I saw it, he did kinda bug me. But after watching it a second time & finally getting the ‘joke’ that the whole movie is, I loved him. There are so many little quips in this film that don’t get caught the first (or even second) time.
@@susanmaggiora4800 I love that he gets so frustrated by Corbyn never having more than one word to say.
He's more annoying than Jar Jar Binks.
@Johnny Cab Exactly, a very colourful personality.
This movie is such good fun! 8/10 randomly this was one of my Mum's favourite movies 😂...don't ask.
eyy man my mum loves this film too
I'm a mum, and I love this movie.
@@misscryptoria Amazing! Its just a blast from start to finish.
@@evansutcliffe1099 👍 this movie's like an adult Saturday morning cartoon.
@@HomeworkRadio I just came up with "it kinda was our generation's Guardians of the Galaxy". It's totally a comicbook movie with Moebius' designs (famous comic book artist, also worked on Tron and Alien), the whacky characters and the silly story. Only without an actual comic. Meant to be cheesy. :)
I think this is the first review I have disagreed with you guys on. This movie is a god damn classic!
We respect it’s following tbf, I guess it just wasn’t for us 🤷🏼♂️
@@CinemaRules Valerian is Luc Besson's follow up with the same French exaggerated style but obviously updated visuals. Maybe if you watched that it might click what that style is all about.
@@JohnnyZenith maybe that's why they didn't like it. The movies French. Seeing as how the English don't like the French. Considering how much people laughed at Rowan Atkinson's Satan bit, especially the part with the French being in hell
@@cosesu8929 What a strange statement and a weird example. Many millions do not hate the French in the slightest. Some idiots might, a core of Brexiter exceptionalists think they do, but the rest is repartee.
@@JohnnyZenith Valerian is shit tho, 5th Element is far away a better movie.
"Terrible CGI"... not for 1997 it wasn't
I think it holds up
@@razycrandomgirl I think so,too. I understand that they're expecting more. But, they don't get that for the time, it was More. haha
yeah they dont know what they are talking about
They're asses that don't know how to appreciate the story. All they care about is cgi and costumes.
@@JohnSmith-vm2jl everyone is so spoiled today and expect fantasy stories like this to look absolutely real, SMH , no more imagination from people.
The movie is exaggerated by design, it was based off the french adult sci-fi comics of the 70's with a very specific style in mind. :)
Like Valerian.
Vive le Moebius!
@Justin Credible Their reactions are so hindered by not only their own preconceived ideas but by well, gotta say their own ignorance of the history of cinema.
It's called "campy".
THIS! As someone who used to devour those comics (great way for my parents to "park" me in the comics section of the store when on vacation in France while they were indulging in French groceries) I not only recognized the style, I loved it.
RIP Tommy Lister ☹ The President of the world! 🌎
I was just going to post that!
@@misterprickly ❤👍
And luke Perry if I'm mistaken sorry..everyone please stay safe and blessed much love from San Antonio TX
And Ian Holm.
Also Ian Holme
R.I.P
I was so excited for you guys to watch this one.... Now I want to pretend it never happened. 😭I didn’t know a review could hurt my feelings so much. Lol My poor 90’s kid soul is dying.
I'm soooo with you on that....
OMG Same here.... I felt like i was 10 years old again... only this time I was walking out of the first showing with my good friend who absolutely hated that movie when it had so much of an impact on me! 😩
All the things that you didn't like about this film is why it's one of my favourite, like top 10, films lol. It's one of those I can rewatch endlessly and never get sick of.
this is a movie you judge your friends by. it was nice knowing you
You guys are nuts this movie is brilliant, I think you may have missed the point
They gave Total Recall a similar grade. That's another campy movie.
They don't seem to get it.
I am very curious to see what sci-fi they actually like.
@@dialecticalmonist3405 Except they gave Total Recall a 7.8/10 and an 8.5/10, which are pretty high ratings, so that means they just didn’t get RoboCop and The Fifth Element, but they really liked Total Recall though.
I've never thought of this as a kids film. Love the world building in this and its such a fun film.
Guys, it is pointless to try to convince you of the greatness of this film , most people don't rate it high after the first watch. When I saw for the first time back in '97, didn't think much of it. Over the years, The Fifth Element grew on me, as it is insanely re-watchable. The slapstick humor mixed with over the top, burlesque like acting (especially from Chris Tucker, who is an absolute riot in this) is not for everyone. Luc Besson being the Frenchman, turned this into one of those fast paced silly french comedies, which works for me just fine, but it is an acquired taste. I recommend you guys re-watch this comedy masterpiece , trust me when I say the more you watch it the better it gets. It's up there with my all time favorites.
It wasn't their first watch, though
Yeah. Most people don't get that it is a French film, and watch it with an American "lens". So they don't get what they expect.
The point was, if she spoke English early on, then she could have explained everything to him. The fact she couldn't be understood by anyone other than Ian Holm meant that both Bruce Willis and also us as the audience, were left trying to figure out what was going on for a bit longer. I think your reactions are showing more and more that you guys have a very different perspective to viewers of my generation (born in the 70s). This was a quirky and original movie at the time it was released, the visuals and effects were impressive at the time, and it was deliberately unconventional in its approach. When it was released, the main criticisms were for Chris Tucker's over the top performance. It is a flawed classic. By no means does it have amazing acting or an amazing script, but as a cinematic experience it was very unique at the time, and has influenced many other films and videogames since, which is why it now no longer seems original to see it for the first time over twenty years later, as this kind of thing has been done to death by now.
I think we agree with pretty much everything you said there so I don’t think we have that much of a different perspective 😊 even though our discussions afterwards are classed as reviews, we still see them as first raw reactions to the film, we don’t give ourselves long enough to process the film either so we might say things that we change our opinion on as the film sits with us 😊 but we can understand every point you have made here and we probably didn’t make that clear enough in our video, we’re trying to get better at it though 😊 I think Tom liked this more then he realises however with me (Shaun) it just wasn’t my cup of tea, but can appreciate its unique take during the time it was made 😊
I was also born in the 70s, but can understand the criticism. The problem is, is that Luc Besson is an over the top filmmaker and lacks subtlety. And yes, that can work in a movie like Leon: The Professional, but doesn't translate well to other genres like science-fiction. This movie really needed a Stephen Spielberg who is much more nuanced with his projects.
@@homelessjesse9453 Err no completely wrong. Why should it be a more ordinary film? Why can't it be crazy, unique, witty, and colourful? You are making the mistake of thinking this is child's stuff. It isn't. Luc Besson is an incredible director who understands that a French sci-fi vision doesn't have to be ordinary. Hence the quirks, the humour, the Jean-Paul Gaultier outfits.
@@JohnnyZenith It's flawed by a messy narrative that strains to incorporate far too many grotesque and eccentric characters. For me, all the"crazy, unique" stuff felt tacked onto the story instead of being an integral part of it.
@@garyglaser4998 You lost me at grotesque. What a bizarre description.
Where did you hear it was a kid movie? I was 22 when it came out. I loved seeing it in the theater.
This movie is such fun. I can watch it over and over and still enjoy it. Gary Oldman is the man,
It’s so rewatch able
Gary Oldman is a chameleon. He can play anyone. Beethoven, Churchill, Dracula, Sirius Black, Sid Vicious, and the guy with half his hair.
Some trivia for you - the film's composer, Eric Serra, created The Diva dance to be technically impossible for a human voice - it should be impossible to hit some of the high notes so quickly one after another. Because of that Mula-Tchako had to sing the notes individually and then they were arranged digitally. However if you are interested and want to be amazed, you can check Dimash Kudaibergen singing this music piece.
There are quite a few sopranos who have been doing it for years. The notes can actually be sung. But the bit where she goes from a male baritone up to a high soprano headvoice is humanely impossible.
Yes, I was looking for this comment. And yes, it's the infamous, famous Mad Lucia aria that people just fell in love with and singers have been attempting to nail Perfectly ever since. Many come close, but the original is still The Best...and they made fun of it. Whatta world, whatta world. haha
That soundtrack was awesome, though.
I. Love. This. Movie. So. Frickin'. Much.
All the characters are VERY distinct, both in personality and design, and the actors go all in in their portrayals...no half-ass acting.
Pure wackiness. Pure fun. Completely unique. Lots of re-watch value.
Also all the costumes are designed by "Jean-Paul Gautlier", that's the tone guys, lol 😂.
And also R. I. P. for Ian Holmes (Bilbo Baggins) he was a great actor, who will be missed.!
R.I.P Tiny Lister. The best movie President ever!
Thank goodness I grew up with this movie. It beats some of the overly serious movies that comes out today.
Ruby Rhod's costumes were originally designed for Prince, but he wouldn't agree to the character development.
Right, because the character is making fun of Prince!
@@cowpercoles1194 Yeah, I wonder if this story of the role being for Prince is a myth (as so many "fun facts" turn out to be). Because Prince is not known as a good actor, or a good comedian, and the role really needs both to succeed.
Hated this film when I first saw it in the theater (theaters were a thing, once upon a time). I've watched it multiple times since and am now a fan for its strangeness, oddity, weirdness - there's really nothing like it. It's just plain fun and entertaining. And, damn, Milla!
"how?" Well, remember that they reconstructed a being from just a fragment of its DNA. I am pretty sure they can un-freeze a human. ;)
They can create a clone. They can't reanimate dead bodies. Leeloo is a supreme being but still a clone with memory stored in her DNA
It's not quite your Robocop review, but it's close! The film is really a Scifi French Farce, not a straight up scifi move...it helps to look at it through that prism. Very similar to Barbarella in a lot of respects!
Yes, Barbarella was also done by a French director Roger Vadim (married to Jane Fonda, the film's star, at the time). It's very much in the style of French comic books. Luc Besson based The Fifth Element on a story he came up with as a teenager, it's supposed to be fun as lots of people have said. It seems you guys weren't in the right mood or state of mind or haven't experienced comedic sci-fi much. it's a space opera (with literally a blue alien singing opera in it) with a big galactic threat, many characters and melodrama. Star Wars is space opera too.
and a Flash Gorden style
You gentlemen really need to get over this movies have to have a single tone nonsense. it will truly inhibit your enjoyment of thousands of wonderful films.
Alright, where's the "unsubscribe" button?? 😤 How dare you not absolutely love one of my favourite movies?! Here I thought you guys had taste. 🙄
JK, of course. You both gave it fair and honest reviews. More so Tom though. 😉 Truthfully, I thought it was pretty cheesy the first time I saw it, too. But then after repeated viewings, I started noticing all these subtleties and really appreciating it more & more. Now I think it's an amazingly fun ride! 😃 Thanks for not completely ripping it to shreds.
😂😂 yeah maybe we’ll watch it on our own in the future and give it another chance 😊
@@CinemaRules It's the greatest story ever told. End of Discussion!
@@CinemaRules It totally rewards a repeat viewing after a decent break if you didn't like it at first. Part of it is letting go of preconceptions of what a sci-fi film should be, especially if growing up with mostly American and/or some UK cinema. The Fifth Element is from a very French, and more uniquely very Luc Besson perspective. Many of his films are extremely stylised, and not intended to be "realistic" as such. But I understand it won't be everyone's cup of tea. Also, please don't let your negative experience of this one prevent you watching other classic Luc Besson movies like Taxi, Nikita, & Leon.
@@ericy4522 Also it helps to know about the comic background - the whole thing is a homage to SciFi comics published in French comic magazines like "Heavy Metal". And they got one of the original artists from back then, Giraud AKA Moebius on board. I suggest the following documentary to get an idea how much of an influence that man was on the whole movie: th-cam.com/video/ht99pxnqGUs/w-d-xo.html
@@ericy4522 I was going to mention this too, it's very left-field and has a European/French sense of humor. It's one of my fav sci-fi's because it brings something completely fresh and unique to the genre, it's great fun, looks fantastic and ticks all the blockbuster boxes, 5/5 from me!
This is a classic. If you didn't like this, you'd really hate Flash Gordon movie from the 80s.
I SOOOOO want them to do Flash Gordon!
I think they are gonna like Flash more cause it's less "throw everything but the kitchen sink"
Omg I'd forgotten all about that movie till I read your comment then it hit me like a fridge lol I really hope they watch it now
I am glad i am not the only one that referenced Flash Gordon as the style.
I wonder what they're gonna say about the music from Flash Gordon. Could make some people worried. lol
I'm always surprised to see young filmmakers that haven't seen any iconic film. xD
This is a fun Sci Fi Action Adventure that has elements of Star Wars, James Bond, Blade Runner, Dune, 2001, Enter The Dragon, Sleeper, Brazil, Splash, RoboCop The Abyss, Stargate, and Species.
In my top 25 Sci-Fi flicks of all time and Yes I would die on that hill. Glad you all took the time to revisit this.
I'm with you.
O.G.V.
Most people with a sense of fun and artistic expression would also die on that hill.
You two are the only people who didn't like this that I've ever seen. This is a good film, I give it 8.0
imo, they shouldn't have rated things. A lot of youtubers who do that eventually let it become more important than they themselves simply enjoying a movie.
@@Korradoar I agree. This film is not suppose to be taken seriously, it's supposed too be taken as fun.
yeah they are in the extreme minority on this movie. It seems to me like they just like horror movies and dont really get other genres and what makes them great
Gotta agree with them, I’ve never really liked this movie even as a kid. That’s the great thing about opinions we all can have one
Well I hate the movie, and so does Gary Oldman. So there.
"You're sooooooo analytical... Sometimes you have to just let art... flow over you..."
Haha 😆 we try to get across of feeling about this movie through our analytical approach, it would be a lackluster review if we just said “meh 🤷🏼♂️” haha
but we get you
@@CinemaRules You mean like "Leeloo or Diva?" LOL! You guys are great. There were times when your stunned faces were just frozen in time. Classic reaction.
@Justin Credible "The 5th Element" is the exotic mixed drink of sci-fi movies, with an umbrella, cherries, swizzle stick and a pineapple slice in a fish bowl. It might not be your thing, but you're gonna get a HELL of a buzz.
@@chrispittman8854 Yes! and you know it is considered 'gauche' and 'vulgar' compared to champagne drinkers. But what those snobs don't know is that, the cocktail glass is cut from Swarovski diamonds, designed by John Ford.the mango in the cocktail was plucked in Guaduloupe and put on Concorde to arrive as fresh as possible, the umbrella is made of egytian cotton and the swivel stick is platinum, dahling. It's trashy...but so fabulous and done with love and a keen eye.
Sorry. I go on tangents
Oh no you didn't, one of my favorite Sci-fi movies of all time. LOVE. IT.
Well at least one of you enjoyed it lol
people tend to take this movie way too serious, the movie itself knows how cheesy it is, the dialogue is straight forward, "save the world", bad guy futuristic costumes, it's just a fun ride....
10/10... a classic
Julio Cesar G. R. Exactly. It almost feels like a parody of cheesy, B movies.
I agree. 💯 %.... 👍
@@susanmaggiora4800 Not so much a parody of cheesy B-Movies, but a hommage to 70s scifi comics published in "Heavy Metal" or "Pilot", two comic magazines originating in France. They even got one of the great comic artists from back then, Moebius, on board - which is why the movie has this unique look. Google "Incal" (a comic series by Moebius) and just look at the pictures you get as results. There's no way the Fifth Element can deny it's heritage in style and design. :) Also there's certain similarities between the heroes of the comic and the movie. Corben Dallas is a more masculine version of the unwilling protagonist John Difool (the fool).
but things were silly and sometimes didnt make perfect sense......winnnnggeeee
It's like a comic book movie without the comic
This movie is batsh*t wacky, in a good way.
It's French in the best possible way 😁
This movie gets better with repeated viewings.
Is it just me, or did the guy on the right have a negative attitude to the movie from the beginning?
I think they planned to not like it. It's one of their most requested movies. Their reasons for not liking it is very generic or the exact opposite of what people generally liked in the movie. I've seen other reaction videos on this movie and by just going into the comment section, you get an idea what your audience likes By reacting negatively, they trigger people to comment, more. Same trick is used in reality tv talentshows. The one with the best voice gets the worst feedback from the panel and the audience at home starts texting and voting to keep their favourite in...KERRCHING! Ratings and engagement.
Is not you. Believe me.
The Diva song was intended to be impossible to sing but humans figured out how to sing it. I think that's pretty amazing.
Kid movie??? I love you guys, but sometimes you don't get anything. You were prejudiced from the very beginning and your reaction during the amazing Diva performance was meh. This movie is really amazing and inspired a ton of other films, not just sci-fi.
Strongly disagree with you about this film and Suspiria (1977)
We get it, we understand it and what it’s doing, but we just don’t like it as much as you 🤷🏼♂️
I've watched 4 or 5 vids now and the brunette (tom?) seems like the only one even the least bit curious or interested in the movies they are watching. The blonde just acts like he's too cool to like anything and it comes off super pretentious. And he's far too confident in his clearly uneducated opinions about film. Wish Tom would make his own channel, he actually watches the movies with an open, creative mind and at least attempts to enjoy the movie.
@@SandmanBrakemanNMe Year, I've noticed that too
First time I totally disagree. Oh and they should’ve made Chris Tuckers role bigger!!
Noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!
@@johnnyskinwalker4095 yeeeeesssssss
Saw this in theaters when it came out. Yes, it was weird to us. To all of us. Although I don't think we had quite the reaction of being as weirded out as you two seem to. Also, what do you mean, "Why?" It ends pretty much the way all Bond movies do: hero saves the world, gets the girl, they have sex, the end.
(This was the very first movie I ever saw Chris Tucker in, so I always think of Ruby Rhod whenever I saw him in any other film, including the Rush Hour series.)
Disappointed in the ratings, guys. This movie is one of a kind. It has drama, action, comedy, camp, and so much more. It’s a total classic.
Not everyone likes it though. Not everyone has to. We who love it can enjoy it all the same!
Try “Leon - The Professional” for the same Director... is a Great Movie with one of the best charecter’s of Gary Oldman!!!
I feel like Chris Tucker in this movie is very divisive. You either love him or hate him. I can understand why people would hate it, but he just gets the biggest laughs out of me the entire movie. I absolutely love this film. I think the world building and design is incredible, the characters are interesting, and I just have fun watching it. For me it's about an 8.5
Ooooh another good'un this one!!! 😊
But apparently not quite your cuppa... TBH not sure why that is. 🙄
I love you guys, so I'm going to overlook this shit take on an absolute classic. 😂❤
FIRST TIME WATCHING!!
"I've seen it as a kid."
"I've also seen it as a kid."
*As adults.
@@kellymoses8566 it's not a first time wwtching
This is one of those movies where it’s just fun to watch and not to be taken seriously. Lol I love it.
It's called "campy".
If you're expecting some kind of serious character study. Your expectations will be way off.
All I can say is, christ lads, you've got to go out and develop an imagination. Your lack of one seems to be severely hindering your ability to understand the history of movies. *Shot of characters being blown away by gunfire*. "Now thats the kind of thing I'm after". Lord, that says It all doesn't it.....
It says they have no taste in art.
@@dialecticalmonist3405 They do have a taste of art. It just wasn’t their thing.
@@dialecticalmonist3405 it’s a good thing that people have different taste!
i absolutely love this movie... the 6.5 was as low as i would go and fully respect that grade as it is rather quirky but a 5... ::blank stare then finger points and walks in a circle around you:: shame, shame, shame... haha seriously liked your reaction, even if it hurt my heart lol.... if you guys were going to react to anything from this director i would hope it would be Leon: The Professional.... now THAT i think might be more up your guys alley.
Oh it’s from a time. We don’t make em like this anymore
Your reactions were great, but 5th Element was never a serious movie ! 😂Forgotten it came out so long ago....but what a blast to see clips again here. Had a lot of fun watching back in the day & again today... For a laugh out loud sci-fi movie, with a unique look, sound and characters - I give it a 9/10 😎
This is a Heavy Metal magazine come to life like others have said.
You guys seem more open minded in your earlier reviews... just an observation.
I get a little miffed when people keep thinking future depictions in films are what they thought it would actually look like. It often isn't. It's a fantastical stylised vision in that universe. I love this movie and would have loved a sequel.
The exaggerated look, costumes, everything. More films should have this passion.
I don't understand why you don't get the film.
All the jokes and exaggerated performances land for me. Ruby is hilarious. Disappointed but there you go.
Gary Oldham's character isn't lazy, none of it is.
10/10.
I have to uses that old expression "Maybe they should get out more". lol There's a lot of creativity in this and If they can't see that, well, thats their loss. Just like with Robocop.
@@Silver-rx1mh Creativity alone doesn't make for an involving story. The visuals are stunning but the plot and execution are blah. Different people like different things whereas you might be more invested in the visuals, style and creativity others might be more invested in the plot, storytelling, acting, tension and atmosphere of which this film is severely lacking. It always hurts when people don't like the same things we like, but people are taking this to personal, it's a bit silly. They didn't love the movie, so what? Move on.
@@blkluv100 Yep, It their loss not ours.....lol
@@blkluv100
Sorry, repeating nonsense about an involving story doesn't make it any better.
What is silly is pretending as if all the other movies on their list all had a more involved story and better acting.
And seriously, claiming this movie was lacking atmosphere is just about laughable.
What is silly is your belief that just because you say "The Earth is flat", the Earth doggone is flat.
They didn't like the movie. That's perfectly ok. What's not ok is you or them making up complete and utter nonsense just to pretend you have actual arguments.
It's one thing to say "I didn't like the style" - it's something completely distinct to claim the movie didn't have atmosphere. What you're doing is pretending Dalí's "Persistence of Memory" was silly and lacked artistic merit simply because you can't stand surrealism.
@@ohauss First you say it's okay for them to dislike the movie, then go on to chastise them, make up your mind which is it? "Just because you say the Earth is flat, doesn't make it flat" , take your own advice.
The movie had no atmosphere, I stand by that, it had no tension bad pacing and so-so acting.
I never said I didn't like the style, that's the only thing it had going for it. I never said the other movies had better acting, a more involving storyline, absolutely.
What is silly is you pretending your opinion is more valid than anyone else's you pretentious twat.
if you think of it like a giant live action comic book , it makes more sense or maybe just makes its stylization make better sense lul ..
"lul"? Did you mean 'lol'?
Lul means 'dick' in my language. Commonly used to call someone an idiot. As in: 'Watch it, lul! It's a green light!' Or:.'..makes better sense, dick'😂😂
This is one of my favourite movies of all time. 9/10
I'm not surprised that Millennials don't understand the movie.
What is it with Millennials where they see intimate scenes and react like they just saw their entire family brutally murdered?
Jockovich? LOL
I'm 46 and I've always thought it was shit
I think its weird they don't like it actually. Because half the stuff that comes out on the internet is completely pointless nuttiness. This might be one of the occasions when you just had to be there. But when you consider one of the biggest TH-camrs does nothing but over exaggerate everything. Pewdepie. You would think Chris would be right up there alley.
@@Areyousayingidontknowmyname I WAS there are at the time, and I have always thought it was total nonsense. Overrated bilge. A mess.
@@domcoke not everyone likes the same thing. I was there also. Thought it was awesome
One of the things I love about this film is the uniqueness of not having the hero and villain ever have a scene together. Corban and Zorg really aren't even aware that the other exists. How many other films can you say that about?
The art design is based off of the works of Moebius, an illustrator, you should check out his work. And the story is “inspired” (some may say ripped off) by Moebius’s comic The Incal.
Moebius often worked as a designer on scifi films...and his story "The Long Tomorrow", written by Alien's Dan O' Bannon, was used by Ridley Scott as a visual basis for Blade Runner. If you look at Ridley Scott's personal storyboards for Alien, they're HEAVILY inspired by Moebius, who also designed Aliens spacesuits.
I loved the reprints of his art in Heavy Metal which I used to read when I was a teenager. It really opened my eyes to what could be achieved when it came to design work. His art and design influenced a generation of movies.
@@Silver-rx1mh Me too! "The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius" and "Blueberry" were faves!
I was a big fan of his in the Heavy Metal Comics. Called Metal Hurlant in France, I'm sure Besson was familiar with it.
@@JayM409 yah I believe Moebius worked on the film as a production designer as well. Though I think I also heard that he sued Luc Besson due to the similarities to The Incal so I’m not sure what that’s about.
I've probably watched this film more times than any other - one of my real faves.
A metric that never fails - you know a reaction is trash when one of the first significant observations is a criticism of "cgi" techniques that are as old if not older than the actual viewer.
If you watch our review you’ll notice the first significant observation we make after watching the film in its entirety is the unique tone
It’s okay and perfectly valid if someone comments on the CGI of a film when watching haha
I feel like you had both of the major reactions. Either you didnt buy into how over the top it was and really didn't like it, or you went along for the crazy ride and loved it. I fell into the loved it camp.
That’s fair enough, we can enjoy the cheesiness, and it’s probably one I would share with the family, but not really my cup of tea haha
The production design, creature design, and costuming are awesome. You’ve got to appreciate that Besson had an original vision and managed to consistently capture it without compromise.
The first time I thoroughly disagree with the two of you. This is one of the best sci-fi blockbusters ever. It's iconic. "Multi-Pass!" People love it. Besides you two heathens. XD
Multipass!
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Anyone who grew up with Captain Planet cartoons, will have known about the fift element for a long time. The kids had those magic rings given by Mother Earth and the fift one had the power of "heart".
You won't see such movies nowadays. All you can see is new Disney Star Wars lol
It was nominated for Best Costumes. And beat out by the "English Patient" which I'm sure you all remember standing out from EVERY other period drama for the past 7 decades as being unique and interesting.
This movie rocks. Was always one of my favorites. I enjoyed the wackiness of it.
immature? yes
wacky? yes
a whole lot of fun? Absolutely
And honestly, Chris Tucker's performance grows on you over time
Giving this movie 5 out of 10 can only mean one thing. I and my children, and my children's children, and onwards for generations to come shall forever be disappointed in you.
“We’re not worthy, we’re not worthy” 🙌🏼
I think "Unique" is a very proper reason to love this movie. I was also into musician Tricky who played Oldman's main henchman. Bruce Willis delivers possibly his most "Bruce Willis" roles, and annoying as Chris Tucker is, I think so many of those lines are hilarious and quotable." Are we green? Super green." And finally, major crush on Mila.
5?! Wth! At least a 7. Now that I think of it, the last scene reminds me of something a Bond film would end with, with the hero in bed with the love interest.
You knew that this movie is the only one where its protagonist, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), never meets his antagonist Zorg
(Gary Oldam) ???👀👀👀😱😱
Greetings From Chile
Most overused comment in Fifth Element reaction videos....
Newsflash: it is not the only movie where protagonist and antagonist never meet.😂
I have to admit I really love this movie
Between this and Robocop, I think it definitely pays to know what the film is aiming for. You have to judge art - whether it's film, music, whatever - on what it *is*, not what you think it is or want it to be.
We know what it is 😊 but it just isn’t our cup of tea 😊 just because something is what it says on the tin, doesn’t mean everyone should praise it (that’s just our opinion)
@@CinemaRules no, and that's fine. You don't *need* to like something if you don't. But as an example (not related to this film in particular), you can't critique a film for being "too over the top" when that's exactly what the film is going for. Don't get me wrong, love your work and you have some interesting takes on things . . . but there's a big difference between something not being your cup of tea and criticising something for things it pulls off perfectly just because those things aren't your cup of tea. If I'm gonna criticise dance music. "it focuses too much on the beat" wouldn't be where I'd start. ;)
I dont think these kids dont understand that this was an anti-hollywood film...
3:22 RIP Tommy (Zeus) Lister. He was in the best years of Wrestling. 9:29 Shout out to Tricky - Maxinquaye (1995) that album still on the playlist. long live trip hop.
Imagine, when they are going to watch Dune.... :)
Oh no, not Dune... Or any other David Lynch movies))
@@SamoylovaAlisa I love Dune. It's so incredibly unique.
@@JohnnyZenith Yeah, me too)) Too bad the new version's release got delayed, huh? I hope it has a 'soul' like the old Dune...
@@SamoylovaAlisa Yeah. Well put. A soul is what it needs.
The director Luc Besson first wrote the story for this film when he was 16, and it's a movie that feels like it was written by a 16 year old boy.
One of my all time favorite movies. It’s my go to when I’m having a crappy day and need something cheesy and awesome to watch
Besson started writing the story that became The Fifth Element when he was 16 years old; he was 38 when the film opened in cinemas. Besson wanted to shoot the film in France, but suitable facilities could not be found; filming took place in London and Mauritania, instead.
Mmm kinda disappointed by your reaction, its one of my favorite films so I'm kinda biased. The clothing department was the iconic Jean Paul Gaultier as for the Director, Luc Besson who's a fantastic director but a turd of a person, hey hoo films are like music every has their preference!
Generally, I like my scifi dead serious, but this is the exception. The uniqueness of this movie's style, its humour, its presentation, all mixed together to create something so unconventional, so out there, it cannot be ignored. I feel everyone involved with the movie is deserving of praise for having had the guts to create such a out-of-the-ordinary film. Especially when at the time, you had other space scifi movies trying to take itself too seriously - I'm looking at you WIng Commander - or trying to be goofy when completely inappropriate - I'm looking at you Alien Resurrection - and failing horrendously. I understand however how its overstylization and overacting can be a turn off for some. And if I recall back in the days, it took a bit to get used to. It wasn't immediate adoration on my part. But nowadays, I cherish it as one of a kind scifi classic.
Well put. :)
"Alien Resurrection" took itself too seriously? Where?
Very well put.
@@blkluv100 You misread, Alien Resurrection is of the goofy when completely inappropriate variety.
@@xen0bia Went back and reread, duly noted.
I love this movie. LOVE. It’s classic. Iconic. The outfit. Her not speaking the language. The hair. the makeup changer/nail polish changer. Chris Tucker’s character. The Diva. Everything everything everything is wacky sci-fi fun. I can watch it repeatedly and have so much fun.
Also, a little bit of interesting trivia about this film- the director wrote Chris Tucker's part with Prince in mind but when he offered the part to him, Prince turned it down BECAUSE THE COSTUMES WERE TOO FLAMBOYANT FOR PRINCE ( I am a huge Prince fan and didn't think that was possible Lol!) But in all seriousness- I think the part itself was just too cartoonish and over the top for Prince! Also, the alien opera singer is actually the director's wife ( who he divorced shortly after this movie came out, to marry Milla Jovovich).
I know I'm not adding much to the "How Dare You Not Like This Film!" Choir that must have formed during Early Access, however... *warms up vocals*
In all honesty however, this was a huge hit when it was released, but it did polarise film critics. It does have a very, very European-comedic sensibility; Luc Besson basically just made the 'Frenchest' American Blockbuster he could.
In the day it was a visual feast; with creative and story-telling set design, with costume design (Jean-Paul Gaultier!!), almost all of the extras were fashion models, and while the CGI doesn't hold up to today's standards, it was damn pretty to see on the big-screen in the 90s. Hell, Tricky (from Massive Attack)!
It's not for everyone, of course, and I'll just take it as a lesson learned... Not even Tom and Shaun are infallible when it comes to refined cinematic tastes... 💅😉
The costumes and visual direction are so strange because it was done by one of the biggest legends in sci-fi Jean Giraud a.k.a Moebius. His style is very colourful and bold.
Wow....I thought you guys would have a lot of fun with this. :( Unfortunate. Oh well, on to more films!
This movie is my childhood! I've seen it too many times to count
i watched this when i was 11 the first time back when it came out.. was awesome even for an 11 year old, watched it every year since then and its awesome even 24 years latter..
Jean Paul Gaultier is the costume designer. It was a big deal at the time because it was his first time in a film production.