THE FIFTH ELEMENT (1997) | First Time Watching | (reaction/commentary/review)

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This film acted as a much needed break from all the emotional films I have been watching recently. So much fun! Just a classic sci-fi action-adventure with an incredible cast.
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THE FIFTH ELEMENT (1997) | First Time Watching | (reaction/commentary/review)
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[@ThatBonsaipanda]

Gary Oldman commented that he did not enjoy this experience and just did it as a favor to Besson. He felt he didn't understand the script at all and lost interest pretty quickly on set and to this day, has never watched it. Which is sad, because this film is one of my favorites of all time.

[@lynnevetter]

He should give it a go. I bet he'd be surprised.

[@kimmcsharry4256]

I absolutely love the rock opera part of this film. It's such a perfect coordination of music and action. I haven't ever seen that in other movies.

[@juliocesarg.r.1238]

exactly, this movie is really well edited, the dialogue and scenes are beautifully mixed

[@geraldherrmann787]

There´s a slightly similar great scene in LEGEND (the 1985 Ridley Scott fantasy-movie with Tom Cruise) 🙂

[@jaspyr88]

“You cannot have three different types of explosions like that..” 😂

[@thecocoacouch]

😆😆😆

[@w1975b]

I thought he looked like he was going to cry at that point.

[@w1975b]

I'm not saying that in a negative way at all.

[@mundanepants]

From what I remember, Luc Besson first came up with the concept of this movie as a teenager and he had the script lying around for quite a long time before he was big enough a name to get it done to the standards he wanted. It's based on pulp novels and Valérian and Laureline comics. You can very clearly see Jean Giraud and Jean-Claude Mézières style in the design. It holds up pretty well, though it's very French in some aspects

[@Muck006]

One of the absolutely awesome parts of this movie are the COSTUMES ... designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier ... one of the biggest fashion designers at the time. From Leeloo's "stripe outfit" to Ruby Rhod's leopard onesie ... and the Diva ... and Zorg's "head plastic" ... completely outrageous but not too unrealistic and they perfectly mix with the sets and the alien creatures.

[@wompa70]

Love this movie. Dallas and Zurg never meet. They never even know about each other.

[@w1975b]

Well, Dallas worked for Zorg and was fired from his company (we see him get the fired notice).

[@w1975b]

But it's true that they don't know they're going against each other.

[@torontomame]

This are so many reasons why this movie absolutely works for me. The cast is stacked with awesome actors, and the costumes are by Jean Paul Gaultier. Total party! 🤩

[@jessicaloveridge2759]

Me watching this waiting for him to realize this movie is a chaotic rollercoaster of humor and action

[@Dan-B]

“Leeloo Dallas Multipass” is a reference everyone should know 😛

[@melissacreel4719]

We use "multipass" often in our day to day conversations

[@purcascade]

Mul-ti-pass ❤

[@schnubbel76]

You are one of the first people i saw finding the Diva Dance scene "funny". Me personally and i guess most fans always thought it was cool if not epic.

[@KellyCarter-xz3nn]

I honestly expected him to be laughing very more throughout the movie, but he seemed to spend most of the time bewildered 😂 to be fair, my first time was probably the same...when you don't know what you're getting into, it's so ridiculous you don't know what it's trying to do. I also found the singing part awesome, but the dance moves were so ridiculous, it's impossible for me not to laugh. But that sortof thing is why I love this movie!

[@PaolaBarrientos]

I love this guy's giggles 😁❣️ I hope you like the diva dance it's my absolute favorite part of this movie. Il dolce suono🎵🎶🎶

[@J4ME5_]

he didnt

[@geraldherrmann787]

1) Galaxy Quest 2) Tucker & Dale VS Evil 3) Cabin In The Woods

[@melissacreel4719]

I second Galaxy Quest. It has Alan Rickman in it and as always he's brilliant.

[@karybooks]

@@melissacreel4719 YES Galaxy Quest !

[@hippiechic6772]

As a new subscriber I really enjoyed your reactions and comments here . The Fifth Element for me has a little bit of everything ....Bruce Willis is a great action hero and your input here gave this movie a lot to enjoy in your channel . Thank you so much for the laughs and excitement . I look forward to more .

[@CrownlessKing88]

This is one of my all time favorite movies! I clicked this so fast!

[@stevecollette6831]

Btw, the opera is real and considered an extremely difficult piece.

[@rydbthatsme]

Yes but some of it is manufactured with a computer

[@gregorygant4242]

No it isn't, the voice of the diva is dubbed with a real opera singer who is singing the song ,an Italian opera song. So it's a real voice just not the actors !

[@RonnieG]

Look up opera singer Vitas. 👅

[@tookitogo]

@@gregorygant4242Yes and no. It used real voices, but was multitracked into a composition on the computer. It wasn’t written to be singable as-is. Yet it _has_ been sung since.

[@sun2899]

If at some point nobody has fire with them, it means the end of mankind. The aliens really should deposit something in the cave 😂

[@eddietucker7005]

You have such a cute giggle! That language that she spoke was actually made up for this film. Mila had to learn the language and it worked really well. Chris Tucker should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Jean Paul Gautier should have been nominated for Best Costume Design.

[@peterphilly4148]

There's a horrible irony in your observation about Bruce Willis' action hero persona of having the capability of handling any crisis wheras personally he's been laid low by dementia. So sad.

[@gregorygant4242]

Well, it's terrible but he's had an amazing carrier , great actor ,great movies. His movies will live on when he gets sicker as his legacy !

[@hihosh1]

If you think about it, V Tubers are essentially Ruby Rhod, they all act crazy and do funny things

[@daytoncharitychicken]

This is/was quite the surprise fun ride. I love the production design, costumes, editing, and performances. Glad it gave you some good laughs.😄

[@barryhickman6911]

It was cool that you blew and that was EXACTLY what was needed! Good reaction!!!

[@danilynn4007]

28:50... "We just got a Die Hard movie in the span of 10 minutes." ... 😂😅😂

[@PrismaticController]

I cannot wait to watch this after work. I love this sci-fi film from the 90's.

[@adiarainfoster]

Just found you tonight. Great reactions and you have the most fantastic giggle I can't help but giggle with you lol 😄

[@thecocoacouch]

Thank you ☺️☺️

[@kittyunderwood8918]

This was one of my FAVORITE movies growing up. It makes me feel so old that you've never seen or even heard of all these things i loved as a kid lolol

[@EmulsionTime]

It's not that odd a role for Mr. Oldman. He plays bad people who get blown up in *a lot* of his roles! Equally, Bruce plays men who solve their problems by making them explode. Once you knew those two cast members, you already knew the outcome!

[@BrianZatzke]

One of my favorite movies! Léelo, multipass

[@accessdenied3350]

You are officially in my top 5 reactors

[@irina1296]

One of my favorite movies in the world - very entertaining and adventurous!

[@seankennedy4548]

Still one of my favorite sci-fi fantasy movies. Watch it every 6 months or so. LOVE the opera

[@KurtAnderson812]

Multi pass

[@floppsymoppsy5969]

I said 'O' instead of circle when playing on my Playstation with my 6 yo. She also quickly corrected me for my unforgivable fopaux.

[@Goosemeyer]

World building on par with Total Recall

[@tedmcfly]

Movies were so relatable back then when sexy ladies were the MacGuffin.

[@seanrobey8335]

The noise bruce makes when he gets hit on the head 😂

[@pwph8361]

I am literally here for one thing - your laugh!!! And I'm predicting there will be many 😂😂 🙏 Love this film ❤❤

[@user-ux7ud7vw4f]

Bilbo and Sirius and Resident Evil lady all in one movie is fun. Always loved this movie, Chicken goooood!!!

[@blehblehblehh]

George Lucas was a big fan of Moebius, a French artist known for his mind-blowing sci-fi artwork. Moebius had an amazing talent for creating intricate alien worlds and characters that were out of this world, and it really caught Lucas's attention. Now, in the "Star Wars" universe, you can spot the Moebius touch. Those iconic speeder bikes and the way Tatooine looks - yep, they've got Moebius written all over them. Fast forward to TFE, a movie directed by Luc Besson. Guess what? He was also a huge Moebius admirer, just like Lucas. When you dive into that film, you can't miss its unique visual style with futuristic cityscapes and wild settings. That's where Moebius's artistic mojo shines through. Lucas and Besson took Moebius's art and put their own spin on it, making their movies stand out. Also, TFE takes the term "futuristic fashion" to a whole new level. The costume design by Jean-Paul Gaultier is nothing short of iconic. From Leeloo's iconic white bandage-like outfit to Zorg's flamboyant and eccentric style, the fashion in the film is a wild and imaginative mix of futuristic and eccentric. Gaultier's designs seamlessly blend high fashion with a quirky, avant-garde edge, creating a visual spectacle that complements the film's otherworldly setting. TFE isn't just a sci-fi flick; it's a fashion show of the future, and it's one of the reasons the movie continues to be celebrated for its creative and memorable style. I'm glad you liked it! I still remember watching it when I was a little kid in the cinema. Totally not appropriate for me at that age but no one cared, lol. One of my favs of all time.

[@gregorygant4242]

That archealogist at the start in Egypt is an Aussie actor I forget his name but he's very good !

[@2Askew84]

Oh, I love your videos so much your reactions bring joy to my heart. Thank you for putting out these videos and thank you for accepting me as a follower.

[@shanearnett3235]

Chris Tuckers screams in this movie make me bust out laughing every time. Great movie in my opinion great reaction Oscar keep up the great work.

[@karylstratton1183]

The Diva Dance song was done by a computer ! I person can actually sing it perfectly if anyone is interested! Dimash Quidabergen from Khazikstan is brilliant and unbelievable! There’s so many reactions to DQ on KZbin!

[@nathmg11]

I just found your channel and I’m enjoying your reactions. Thank you! By the way, I just love the little giggles 😊

[@jyesucevitz]

8:04 so basically if you were so inclined you could trim a toenail and have turned into a duplicate 'you'? i don't think I'd mind that.

[@jeanine6328]

May your views and likes always be equal.

[@tracyoliver6648]

Maj Dallas is Capt Planet!

[@aquatadevore9335]

Speaking of Mario Brothers, you've got to see the Super Mario Brothers movie that came out in either the 80s or 90s 🤔 anyway, it has John Leguizamo as Luigi, Leguizamo is the voice of Sid the sloth in Iceage, Chi Chi Rodriguez in Too Wong Foo Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar a MUST watch movie, and Pestario in the movie The Pest which is another movie I love, oh and he was in a zombie movie but I can't remember its name 😊😊

[@erinpowell941]

I loved this movie when I first saw it. It's just entertaining - deeper messages aside. I loved how each actor got to do serious and yet wild character work. It was funny and ridiculous at the same time. Deeply entertaining. I loved Farscape TV show (Australian!) and I found that program to have some of this kind of quirky, self-effacing humour, and what-if scenarios, which you only really get away with in sci-fi. Anyways, if you ever have time and inclination, you should check out Farscape. Great reaction!

[@randomhero523]

Yo dude… of the many annoying “reactors”, you’re ain’t too bad… and on top your commentary is above average insight… I wish you luck

[@thecocoacouch]

😆 cheers man.

[@kittyunderwood8918]

30:02 it always bothered me how long he takes. the only thing I can think is maybe it didn't work unless he stopped it exactly at 5 seconds

[@FredAndTonya]

I love this movie. Your mug is so cool!

[@righty-o3585]

HAHAHA Ruby AHHH!!! BLAM lol funniest part of the movie , makes me laugh every time 😂

[@tyranusfan]

Speaking of Gary Oldman, have you seen Darkest Hour? Or Dracula, you'd like that I think!

[@satines6045]

Damn, I love your channel, really enjoyable. Most of the time I agree with the things you say about movies and stuff.

[@righty-o3585]

Every costume, vehicle, and alien species in this movie was designed by Jean Paul Gaultier

[@niccilefevre]

I think the idea is that shes an aproximation of the original being. Shes in a human form because thats what they knew how to build.

[@johaarup]

Perfect… reaction

[@lynnevetter]

Have you seen The Sixth Sense yet? (Bruce) You should also watch Alien (Ian Holm) if you haven't. Bilbo will certainly make an impression.

[@thecocoacouch]

I haven’t! I wanna see it!

[@lynnevetter]

@@thecocoacouch put em both on the list for asap! 🩷🩷🩷

[@jaspyr88]

CLASSIC

[@jaspyr88]

Keep up the great work!

[@thecocoacouch]

Cheers man. Helps out a lot ☺️

[@J4ME5_]

I wonder how Prince felt about this. Also the Hitler with the soul patch instead of mustache is HILLARIOUS

[@mrtim5363]

Prince had the part & turned it down. Wanted to design his own costumes they said no. He felt the ones in the movie were too 'feminine'.

[@RoseVampireGirl4]

I absolutely adore this movie! I dont care thats its my age i will forever love it❤!

[@tree6787]

I love this movie❤

[@paigelogan7600]

My favorite movie

[@rebeccagibbs4128]

when i was young, free and a bit drunk once on a night out, my husband and i got a little carried away in a dark corner of the park, only to emerge to discover that we had in fact done it in a graveyard. I really hope the spirit world isnt as literal as people like to make out cos im sure that cost me a few years of bad juju

[@w1975b]

nah, they don't care

[@deborahraymond-or6vv]

Sleeping beauty thing - kiss the girl to wake her up

[@Saber2793]

Somehow I never made the connection myself. Thank you!

[@melissacreel4719]

This didn't doo too well at the theaters. People were expecting a drama action movie when it was really a cheeky dramady. Did better with home release.

[@jyesucevitz]

2:06 "ah, ah, ah are you German?"

[@pangaea90]

I would love to see you react to the series, The Big Bang Theory. I know you would love it. It's the perfect sitcom for everyone and your laugh would make it even better.

[@selenawolf2466]

My favorite movie ❤

[@duckthuglife]

Have you ever seen lilo and stitch?

[@thecocoacouch]

Yeah love it!

[@DannyBedo]

I love that you look like the kid who blows on the wind stone 😂😂😂

[@mrtim5363]

Great reaction. Death is, part of life. & Though I have a strong desire to meet Jesus, I'm not in any hurry.

[@thecocoacouch]

Haha same 😆

[@Luciphell]

25:11 No. You're just keeping enough attention free to "be on" for the camera that you are not allowing yourself to be swept up into the story, which this movie was made to do. It comes from a time before Hollywood's idiotic decision to make all movies "realistic". Remember the three military people in the fridge? No they didn't die, because it's heightened reality, not actual reality.

[@AngelusBrady]

Even if the three military people did die, we've also seen that people can be brought back to life from a few living cells.

[@Luciphell]

@@AngelusBrady True, true. But the film's heightened reality is kind of like a cartoon. How one moment you see someone smash face first into a wall, and the next moment they are fine again.

[@toodlescae]

You're one of the few who realized Zorg was bleeding. I've heatd people ask why he had oil coming out of his head. 🙄

[@gregorygant4242]

He's not bleeding it's the Mr.Shadow being that's affecting him causing the negative darkness to ooz out of his head !

[@madraven3346]

The black/brown ooze is basically the physical residue of the literal touch of evil from the dark planet/Mr shadow

[@queens_bounty0212]

can you react to the movie Armageddon? ☺️

[@silverstitch28]

You laughed at flavalagoona. To luc besson fans thats blasphemous.

[@tookitogo]

It’s Plavalaguna.

[@silverstitch28]

@@tookitogo plava flava lava sava

[@tofersiefken]

So, what happens to the Earth's tides after this? We now have a second, planet-sized moon with its gravitational forces wreaking havoc on our oceans and coastlines. How will it affect the orbital path of the Earth around the sun (considering the additional mass)? What about periodic comets and asteroids? Will the gravitational forces invite more impact craters? So many questions.

[@AngelusBrady]

It'll be very screwed up definitely. Although the 62 miles from impact is totally incorrect considering how far it was.

[@denisemay6807]

Trust me: DO NOT WATCH THE EXORCIST. You will regret it, guaranteed. I hope you don’t watch it.

[@thecocoacouch]

Editing the reaction currently 😭😭

[@denisemay6807]

@@thecocoacouch :aw, naw, I’m too late. I was right though, wasn’t I?

[@thecocoacouch]

@@denisemay6807 Yeah definitely 😆

[@toodlescae]

I watched it back in the day....once.

[@rydbthatsme]

As much as I love this movie the fact she’s 20 years younger than him irl is just creepy af

[@w1975b]

yep

[@lynnevetter]

Nah

[@josesolismusic]

OMG. How are you saying that Star Wars, a series that started in the 70s, got inspired in any way by this movie? lol Seriously. Go watch the originals.

[@thecocoacouch]

I was referring specifically to the chase scene in this. IT’s resemblance is uncanny to the scenes in the Star Wars prequel chase in attack of the clones. I imagine George Lucas may have been paying homage to The fifth element here. It is possible for filmmakers to take inspiration from newer works.

[@josesolismusic]

@@thecocoacouch that would be funny, to have Lucas do homage to this. I love this movie, but it's hardly an influence over people like Lucas. I would see him being more influenced in this aspect by Blade Runner (1988), Brazil (1985), or even as far as Metropolis (1927). The Fifth Element might be influential in it being a very funny Science Fiction movie.

[@zackolmert9622]

​@@thecocoacouch Yes I always thought that the scene in which Anakin jumps out out of the speeder in AOTC was inspired by this movie.

[@toddjones1480]

@@thecocoacouchWatching the video I thought you meant the design of the city, and Coruscant showed up in theaters 3 months before The Fifth Element, as part of the Return of the Jedi SE. But yeah, the chase in AotC is very similar.

[@joerenaud8292]

I would never place the high acting caliber of Bruce Willis with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold is a fairly low caliber actor who couldn't even disguise his own accent which speaks volumes of how basic his acting was. The only thing that stopped Willis from acting was his own gullibility on taking those poison vaccines.

[@thecocoacouch]

I don’t mean acting ability 😆 also just saw the sixth sense which displayed Willis’s range and dang he’s good!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Oscar! 🪐 I adore this one... my friends and I saw it fourth times at the cinema... and countless times since. #TheCocoaCouch #LucBesson #TheFifthElement

[@ja37d-34]

it is fun.. :)

[@jessicahedman3048]