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The Fifth Element

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The Fifth Element (1997)

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Reviews Counted: 36 Fresh: 25  Rotten:11 Average Rating: 6.4/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs 6 mins

Synopsis: A visual feast combining ancient mysticism, cyberpunk sensibilities, flamboyant entertainment personalities, and gun-toting alien mercenaries. In the 23rd century, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), an ex-special forces agent who now practices as a down-and-out cabbie, finds himself... A visual feast combining ancient mysticism, cyberpunk sensibilities, flamboyant entertainment personalities, and gun-toting alien mercenaries. In the 23rd century, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), an ex-special forces agent who now practices as a down-and-out cabbie, finds himself caught in a struggle to defy a prophesied Evil from destroying the Earth when a mysterious woman (Milla Jovovich) falls into the back seat of his cab. Pursued by both the government and a powerful magnate enlisted by the forces of Evil (Gary Oldman), the woman is the key to Earth's salvation, known only as the Fifth Element. This was French auteur Besson's first offering with Hollywood backing. Academy Award Nomination: Best Sound Effects Editing. [More]

Genre: Action/Adventure

Starring: Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Luke Perry

Director: Luc Besson
Story: Luc Besson
Screenwriter: Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Producer: Patrice Ledoux
Composer: Gaetano Donizetti, Eric Serra

DVD Info

Release:

May 7, 2008

[DVD Details]

Blu-ray Disc Features:

  • Blue BD Case
  • Widescreen - 2.35

Audio:

  • PCM 5.1 - English, French
  • Subtitles - English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Featurettes - "Feature-Length Trivia Fact Track"

Interactive Features:

  • "Seamless Menus"

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02/03/08
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Jeffrey M. Anderson
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A motion picture with the body of a mainstream blockbuster but the spirit of a trendy cult flick.

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01/26/05
Matt Brunson
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08/29/03
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05/20/03
Leonard Schwarz
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It's cyberpunk!

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04/08/03
Dennis Schwartz
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Everything from the visual effects to the costume design seems to shout out like a precocious child: "Look at me!"

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Brian Mckay
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Robert Roten
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Kevin N. Laforest
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Slam-dunk sci-fi extravaganza.

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