Last week I attended a free viewing of Fifth Element as part of the Tyneside Cinema’s Free Film Night in their bar, which is a weekly occurrence showing classic films from action to sci-fi. Before I begin my review of the film itself I would like to take this opportunity to mention what a beautiful venue the Tyneside cinema is and a must visit for all. Now back to the review at hand...as a film Fifth Element has everything that a film needs to be entertaining. It has action provided by Buce Willis, love interest provided by Milla Jovovich and comedy provided by Chris Rock. The Basic plot is that some aliens leave a weapon on earth, called the fifth element, which will be needed in the future to protect the universe from Evil. Fast forward a few thousand years Evil has appeared and the Fifth Element must be awoken. Much to everyone’s surprise the Fifth Element turns out to be a naked Milla Jovovich, who must be protected at all costs. After freaking out and running away she fortunately falls into the lap of ex-special ops soldier Bruce Willis who is now a taxi driver. They together must find some special rocks, stop Gary Oldham as the evil Zorg and eventually stop Evil from killing everyone.
As ridiculous as the film sounds on paper I would say that this is an amazing film. There is enough tension to keep you on the edge of your seat but also the action and romance break it up nicely so as to not allow it to get boring. Bruce Willis is brilliant at poking fun at himself as a tongue in cheek version of John McClane. Arguably the best role Chris Tucker has played in a film, I won’t give away his character or how he enters the film but it is hilarious. Milla Jovovich is very good as the Perfect human Leeloo and Gary Oldham as per usual is faultless. All in all I think Fifth Element is a great movie that must be seen even if it’s just for the costumes and visuals. I think the majority of people will like it but obviously there are the few who do not appreciate Sci-Fi films. So due to this I give Fifth Element.... 4/5
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