The Fifth Element (1997) MOVIE REACTION! FIRST TIME WATCHING!!

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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[@a-top7090]

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.

[@patrickb4750]

^^^ THIS!

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

It's MADE to be "campy". Not a character study or intense drama. It requires a sense of humor.

[@Korradoar]

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.

[@DireAxis]

It's an absurdly creative mish mash of sci-fi tropes, a bunch of great performances and just a bit of campy goodness.

[@stefaniate]

Same!

[@wittyreviewer]

I love this movie. I don't care what anybody says.

[@JulieSnydersucks]

Well, it's people who don't like it who has to feel bad. Haha!

[@laurenokeeffe4059]

I’m with you on that!

[@PhilipZeplinDK]

"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".

[@JulieSnydersucks]

@@PhilipZeplinDK I think she said that cause these two laughed and joked all the way through.

[@m.e.3862]

Hey, more power to you!👍😊

[@juliocesarg.r.1238]

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

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Julio Cesar G. R. Exactly. It almost feels like a parody of cheesy, B movies.

[@alistaircampbell]

I agree. 💯 %.... 👍

[@commanderkruge]

@@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).

[@willwilliamson9580]

but things were silly and sometimes didnt make perfect sense......winnnnggeeee

[@spliffspiegel834]

It's like a comic book movie without the comic

[@airmaildolphin7013]

One of the groundbreaking things about this movie is that the villain (Zorg) and hero (Dallas) never, ever meet.

[@markwalch6065]

Groundbreaking ? Wrath of khan wants a word with you.

[@sarataylor6164]

@@markwalch6065 TeChNiCaLlY.........................................................................................................

[@claytonkeever2992]

Seen this movie at least 50 times...never put that together...I suck.

[@ThreadBomb]

@@sarataylor6164 Factually.

[@Martin-rh6bn]

@@claytonkeever2992 honestly same, I felt so dumb when it was pointed out

[@Dan-B]

This movies deserves 10/10 just for giving us that Diva opera song and “Leeloo Dallas multi-pass” as a reference.

[@Ny-kelCameron]

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.

[@Silver-rx1mh]

It is a modern classic.

[@buklau1985]

Mcdonald's love this movie too.

[@righttoleftrepeat]

Holy shit, that’s a low score for such an iconic movie.

[@Silver-rx1mh]

Oh what a surprise...:(

[@Jiff321]

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.

[@blkluv100]

That seems to be the general consensus. Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic score it a 7, which seems about right to me.

[@venomoverlord7016]

should be lower

[@wyterabitt2149]

@@Jiff321 That's not what cult classic means.

[@dredre_lj2003]

Chris Tucker had me dying everytime he appeared on the screen🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JohnnyZenith]

Me too.

[@susanmaggiora4800]

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.

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@susanmaggiora4800 I love that he gets so frustrated by Corbyn never having more than one word to say.

[@garyglaser4998]

He's more annoying than Jar Jar Binks.

[@JohnnyZenith]

@Johnny Cab Exactly, a very colourful personality.

[@countbang1305]

"ThaTS BAD cgI" .... dude this was made in 1996, that is actually some brilliant CGI

[@northshore1000]

Yes! Thank you!

[@yasminni485]

This comment (still, three years later, lol)

[@zombiemom7378]

I think instead of asking "Why?" the best approach to this film is to ask "Why not?!" It's way more fun that way!

[@Silver-rx1mh]

Well it's something that somebody with an open mind would say after all. lol

[@genghispecan]

@@Silver-rx1mh Or an imagination.

[@benf8933]

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.

[@emilyworrall123]

Sorry if this sounds stupid. How is this comment four days ago when the video just went up

[@BADmoviesBradyDemarest]

@@emilyworrall123 I'm guessing it's a patreon subscriber

[@emilyworrall123]

@@BADmoviesBradyDemarest ah yes makes sense. Thanks

[@benf8933]

Patreon early access.

[@luckybuccaneer]

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!

[@pauledwards9493]

Chris Tucker sliding into this film will forever be a classic moment. Plus, that Sex Education reference though, perfect,

[@GormKjeldsen]

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! 😂😂😂

[@Bejewelle88]

@@GormKjeldsen I agree! I can completely understand why many people would hate the character but it works for me!

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

He completely ruined the movie for me. He was so annoying. I almost walked out of the theater.

[@Babygorl1209]

The funny thing is I’ve met him before and he is super quiet and chill irl.

[@javix2013]

@@johnnyskinwalker4095 Chris Tucker is the Jar Jar Binks of this movie.

[@lewlew873]

this is a movie you judge your friends by. it was nice knowing you

[@Ahris22]

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. :)

[@JohnnyZenith]

Like Valerian.

[@foolwriter]

Vive le Moebius!

[@Silver-rx1mh]

@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.

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

It's called "campy".

[@ohauss]

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.

[@blakimus13]

I think this is the first review I have disagreed with you guys on. This movie is a god damn classic!

[@CinemaRules]

We respect it’s following tbf, I guess it just wasn’t for us 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@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.

[@cosesu8929]

@@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

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@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.

[@nl7002]

@@JohnnyZenith Valerian is shit tho, 5th Element is far away a better movie.

[@andrasmedo5480]

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.

[@roddo1955]

It wasn't their first watch, though

[@sjokomelk]

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.

[@iangrant3615]

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.

[@CinemaRules]

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 😊

[@homelessjesse9453]

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.

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@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.

[@garyglaser4998]

@@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.

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@garyglaser4998 You lost me at grotesque. What a bizarre description.

[@lockeforeer]

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.

[@Ray.Norrish]

"Terrible CGI"... not for 1997 it wasn't

[@razycrandomgirl]

I think it holds up

[@LA_HA]

@@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

[@dash4800]

yeah they dont know what they are talking about

[@JohnSmith-vm2jl]

They're asses that don't know how to appreciate the story. All they care about is cgi and costumes.

[@shaunaray1]

@@JohnSmith-vm2jl everyone is so spoiled today and expect fantasy stories like this to look absolutely real, SMH , no more imagination from people.

[@sugarcakes-sv9dj]

This movie is such fun. I can watch it over and over and still enjoy it. Gary Oldman is the man,

[@bonefuckinsawmcgraw]

It’s so rewatch able

[@baskervillebee6097]

Gary Oldman is a chameleon. He can play anyone. Beethoven, Churchill, Dracula, Sirius Black, Sid Vicious, and the guy with half his hair.

[@okeefe757]

Where did you hear it was a kid movie? I was 22 when it came out. I loved seeing it in the theater.

[@ericastephens4148]

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.

[@Silver-rx1mh]

I'm soooo with you on that....

[@crimsonmonk5876]

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! 😩

[@chrispittman8854]

"You're sooooooo analytical... Sometimes you have to just let art... flow over you..."

[@CinemaRules]

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

[@chrispittman8854]

@@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.

[@chrispittman8854]

@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.

[@roddo1955]

@@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

[@damascenka]

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.

[@roddo1955]

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.

[@LA_HA]

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.

[@petergoldsmith6703]

You guys are nuts this movie is brilliant, I think you may have missed the point

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

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.

[@benjaminonuigbo3598]

@@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.

[@alistaircampbell]

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.!

[@misterprickly]

R.I.P Tiny Lister. The best movie President ever!

[@falcon048]

"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. ;)

[@roddo1955]

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

[@macmcleod1188]

The Diva song was intended to be impossible to sing but humans figured out how to sing it. I think that's pretty amazing.

[@staceyjess8712]

I've never thought of this as a kids film. Love the world building in this and its such a fun film.

[@HomeworkRadio]

RIP Tommy Lister ☹ The President of the world! 🌎

[@misterprickly]

I was just going to post that!

[@HomeworkRadio]

@@misterprickly ❤👍

[@deshawnglosson6275]

And luke Perry if I'm mistaken sorry..everyone please stay safe and blessed much love from San Antonio TX

[@eddiepolo6047]

And Ian Holm.

[@Dan-B]

Also Ian Holme R.I.P

[@jerrettbarkley456]

Thank goodness I grew up with this movie. It beats some of the overly serious movies that comes out today.

[@HomeworkRadio]

This movie is such good fun! 8/10 randomly this was one of my Mum's favourite movies 😂...don't ask.

[@evansutcliffe1099]

eyy man my mum loves this film too

[@misscryptoria]

I'm a mum, and I love this movie.

[@HomeworkRadio]

@@misscryptoria Amazing! Its just a blast from start to finish.

[@HomeworkRadio]

@@evansutcliffe1099 👍 this movie's like an adult Saturday morning cartoon.

[@commanderkruge]

@@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. :)

[@michaelcoffey1991]

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.

[@JohnnyZenith]

I'm with you.

[@DogmeatDied989]

O.G.V.

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

Most people with a sense of fun and artistic expression would also die on that hill.

[@Ionan89]

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.

[@brentpolk2431]

Ruby Rhod's costumes were originally designed for Prince, but he wouldn't agree to the character development.

[@cowpercoles1194]

Right, because the character is making fun of Prince!

[@ThreadBomb]

@@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.

[@ssombies]

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!

[@elskeletor3566]

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

[@Korradoar]

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.

[@elskeletor3566]

@@Korradoar I agree. This film is not suppose to be taken seriously, it's supposed too be taken as fun.

[@dash4800]

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

[@stevenperez845]

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

[@ChucksCherubs3]

Well I hate the movie, and so does Gary Oldman. So there.

[@IceKnight81]

This is a classic. If you didn't like this, you'd really hate Flash Gordon movie from the 80s.

[@neolex001]

I SOOOOO want them to do Flash Gordon!

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

I think they are gonna like Flash more cause it's less "throw everything but the kitchen sink"

[@kezzykizzy5386]

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

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

I am glad i am not the only one that referenced Flash Gordon as the style.

[@jayeisenhardt1337]

I wonder what they're gonna say about the music from Flash Gordon. Could make some people worried. lol

[@zovercash]

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?

[@JamesDeavoll]

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.

[@garyelson3547]

First time I totally disagree. Oh and they should’ve made Chris Tuckers role bigger!!

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

Noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

[@garyelson3547]

@@johnnyskinwalker4095 yeeeeesssssss

[@wilsonserv]

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.

[@shainewhite2781]

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.

[@justinplayfair4638]

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!

[@Scary__fun]

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.

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

and a Flash Gorden style

[@Serenity113]

This is one of those movies where it’s just fun to watch and not to be taken seriously. Lol I love it.

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

It's called "campy". If you're expecting some kind of serious character study. Your expectations will be way off.

[@SirGuifoyle]

This movie gets better with repeated viewings.

[@4Everlast]

I'm always surprised to see young filmmakers that haven't seen any iconic film. xD

[@maximillianosaben]

This movie is batsh*t wacky, in a good way.

[@sjokomelk]

It's French in the best possible way 😁

[@BigNickWpg]

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.

[@CinemaRules]

😂😂 yeah maybe we’ll watch it on our own in the future and give it another chance 😊

[@kenmolinaro]

@@CinemaRules It's the greatest story ever told. End of Discussion!

[@ericy4522]

@@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.

[@commanderkruge]

@@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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqWcaqOuo9Z6i9U

[@patrickb4750]

@@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!

[@johnblack3204]

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

[@ENTyra-cc8rc]

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

[@thegodlessvulcan]

This is a Heavy Metal magazine come to life like others have said.

[@sweiland75]

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

[@domcoke]

I'm 46 and I've always thought it was shit

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

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 KZbinrs does nothing but over exaggerate everything. Pewdepie. You would think Chris would be right up there alley.

[@domcoke]

@@Areyousayingidontknowmyname I WAS there are at the time, and I have always thought it was total nonsense. Overrated bilge. A mess.

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

@@domcoke not everyone likes the same thing. I was there also. Thought it was awesome

[@edwarmulfo363]

Oh it’s from a time. We don’t make em like this anymore

[@2nd3rd1st]

FIRST TIME WATCHING!! "I've seen it as a kid." "I've also seen it as a kid."

[@kellymoses8566]

*As adults.

[@tj_2701]

@@kellymoses8566 it's not a first time wwtching

[@meghanmonroe]

I love you guys, so I'm going to overlook this shit take on an absolute classic. 😂❤

[@Slate-writer]

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 😎

[@TheCrazyNette]

This is one of my favorite movies...it doesn't take itself too seriously, which makes me love it even more.

[@mj82md]

Try “Leon - The Professional” for the same Director... is a Great Movie with one of the best charecter’s of Gary Oldman!!!

[@TheNumbersGuy-bm6bt]

19:50 I love how Tom's dancing to the music while Shaun is starring at the camera like "What the F@#k did I just watch"

[@cheshiredon]

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.

[@CinemaRules]

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

[@Cifer77]

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

[@DEATHLEXIA]

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 ..

[@roddo1955]

"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'😂😂

[@ChipWhitingtonIII]

You guys seem more open minded in your earlier reviews... just an observation.

[@JohnnyZenith]

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.

[@Silver-rx1mh]

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.

[@blkluv100]

@@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.

[@Silver-rx1mh]

@@blkluv100 Yep, It their loss not ours.....lol

[@ohauss]

@@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.

[@blkluv100]

@@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.

[@turtlemop8712]

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.

[@justinplayfair4638]

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.

[@Silver-rx1mh]

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.

[@justinplayfair4638]

@@Silver-rx1mh Me too! "The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius" and "Blueberry" were faves!

[@JayM409]

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.

[@turtlemop8712]

@@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.

[@samconnelly6289]

The late 90s early 2000s were like a transition period from the 80s classics to the modern blockbusters with the beginning of modern CGI so what you got were a load of really out there and wacky movies. Fifth Element at the time wasn't considered a weird film at all but in hindsight it's absolutely batshit weird. There's a real sense from this period of films throwing shit at the wall to see what sticks. Most the movies don't hold up today but I miss the mad creativity and risk taking mainstream genre films would go for back then.

[@ThreadBomb]

Fifth Element was definitely considered weird at the time.

[@gavinbosano3427]

I have to admit I really love this movie

[@Classicalsin484]

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.

[@judgegiant8951]

immature? yes wacky? yes a whole lot of fun? Absolutely And honestly, Chris Tucker's performance grows on you over time

[@KyleS3m3noff]

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.

[@CinemaRules]

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)

[@KyleS3m3noff]

@@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. ;)

[@Uncle_T]

Ooooh another good'un this one!!! 😊 But apparently not quite your cuppa... TBH not sure why that is. 🙄

[@crunchyspider]

I've probably watched this film more times than any other - one of my real faves.

[@Danny_Inflames]

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

[@roddo1955]

Most overused comment in Fifth Element reaction videos.... Newsflash: it is not the only movie where protagonist and antagonist never meet.😂

[@morningstarghuleh1087]

This was so different than anything else when it came out. It even had Luke Perry, Tricky and nearly every model that was famous at the time in it. Jean Paul frickin Gaultier as the costume designer! It is such a great movie and just so much fun.

[@xen0bia]

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.

[@Silver-rx1mh]

Well put. :)

[@blkluv100]

"Alien Resurrection" took itself too seriously? Where?

[@JohnnyZenith]

Very well put.

[@xen0bia]

@@blkluv100 You misread, Alien Resurrection is of the goofy when completely inappropriate variety.

[@blkluv100]

@@xen0bia Went back and reread, duly noted.

[@JMulvy]

This film was co-produced by French artists Jean-Claude Mézières & Jean Giraud, who throughout their illustrious career, have drawn in detail literally EVERYTHING that you saw in the movie. This movie is the realization of combining their entire life's work. Giraud invented Leeloo's language by amalgamating 12 different languages and he worked with Mila to fine tune it. To practice it, she had to speak it even when off-set. He had other movies planned but never got the funding for them. You should check out the making of documentary on this film. It is really an incredible feat and work of art. Also, the Diva's song is actually impossible for any human to actually sing without synthesized assistance. Many have tried, all have failed, or taken shortcuts. Yes, this film has a cult following.

[@fang_uk]

Moebius was an absolute genius. Unique style and we were so truly fortunate to have had him share his gift with us.

[@zimnizzle]

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.

[@nancyd510]

Your reactions are priceless, and you made me laugh, so glad I discovered your channel !

[@znk0r]

I don't understand how someone can not get the tone of this movie.

[@oneANGRYelf]

This movie rocks. Was always one of my favorites. I enjoyed the wackiness of it.

[@fireidar]

The role of Ruby was originally written for Prince. But he turned it down.

[@SteveSandersonArt]

I forgot Tricky was in this film.... what, you don't know who tricky is?

[@spikedpsycho2383]

Classical elements Earth, fire, air water, he fifth, is "AETHER" energy, pure

[@dwaneanderson8039]

Except in this movie. The fifth element is love.

[@dencheq]

You won't see such movies nowadays. All you can see is new Disney Star Wars lol

[@lawilson1980]

One of my fave movies! Me and my son love watching you fellas. Love from Philadelphia💜

[@leonilliann]

Is it just me, or did the guy on the right have a negative attitude to the movie from the beginning?

[@roddo1955]

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.

[@teslatwitterofficial]

Is not you. Believe me.

[@TheMatthewShea]

Waited all week to see this haha

[@davidornelas5199]

I have a soft spot for this movie. Saw it when I was like 8 and loved it. I think it was one of the first scifi movies I ever saw and I was blown away with how imaginative it was (for the time). Yeah it’s campy and silly but is also really fun and hilarious at times.

[@lexiwilson9501]

Oldman’s character isn’t that far removed from the over-the-top character he played in Leon, also directed by Luc Besson.

[@razorfett147]

Its almost like younger generations have lost sight of the fact that a film can encompass multiple genres. It IS a sci-fi film. It IS an action/adventure. It IS a comedy. It knows exactly what it is and accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do...entertain. Of course...thats only if you let it

[@CinemaRules]

We agree, but comedy is also subjective, and we think it’s annoying in its execution, it has nothing to with us losing sight of what the film is, it’s our opinion 😊 Being entertained is subjective too, not everything can be entertaining to someone and saying ‘just let it’ is not an answer, people have likes and dislikes and that’s okay 😊

[@razorfett147]

@@CinemaRules dont misunderstand, i take no exceptions with you not liking or enjoying the movie. I was just making the observation that there were several instances where you were seemingly trying to understand what the film was going for...as opposed to simply going along for the ride. Maybe i read too much into your reactions, but it was almost as if you had expectations of seeing a different film than the one on the screen. Ive noticed similar "what? Why? Huh?" reactions from other younger reactors in recent months. Hence my observation. If the shoe I've presented does not fit, feel free to disregard. Cheers 🍻

[@MoyAmaro]

One of my favorite things about this movie are the costumes made by Gaultier. It's a go-to movie for me.

[@mrdot1126]

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..

[@lololino277]

Imagine, when they are going to watch Dune.... :)

[@SamoylovaAlisa]

Oh no, not Dune... Or any other David Lynch movies))

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@SamoylovaAlisa I love Dune. It's so incredibly unique.

[@SamoylovaAlisa]

@@JohnnyZenith Yeah, me too)) Too bad the new version's release got delayed, huh? I hope it has a 'soul' like the old Dune...

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@SamoylovaAlisa Yeah. Well put. A soul is what it needs.

[@CosmicKingGeorge]

Another Great Show! Tom's face when the cockroach popped up was great LOL

[@BudhagRizzo]

I grew up reading Heavy Metal magazine. It was chocked full of bizzarre sci-fi stories with the most awesome artwok, and this movie always seemed like it came straight out the pages of that magazine to me.

[@fang_uk]

That’s due to the Jean Giraud (aka “Moebius”) connection!

[@genghispecan]

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.

[@CinemaRules]

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

[@Youngie761]

I have seen this movie more times in a theater than any other. That is because when this came out, if you were a teenager, your friends always wanted to see it and show it to other friends.

[@dr.chillwell4435]

This might be one of those movies that you grow to love after years of randomly catching parts of it on tv. It's the kind of thing where if you don't have anything to do and you come across it, you think "sweet!" because it's always entertaining. And then with time you grow to love it.

[@Heegaherger]

On a different note, the vocals of the Diva Dance (the operatic part) were specifically written to be biologically impossible for a human to correctly vocalize. Opera singers have been taking that as a challenge since the movie's release. I have heard some that have come damn close.