The Fifth Element is Awesome! - Talking About Tapes

Tony and Johanna are here for the first ever Hack The Movies Rental REDOS! Patreon was given a list of films Tony had already covered on Rental Reviews to be covered again in this new format. The Fifth Element won! In this movie review/podcast they will talk about all the ways The Fifth Element is awesome. Like how the effects still hold up today, the comedic tone the movie has, the fast paced action, and Christ Tucker!
In the 23rd century, a New York City cabbie, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), finds the fate of the world in his hands when Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) falls into his cab. As the embodiment of the fifth element, Leeloo needs to combine with the other four to keep the approaching Great Evil from destroying the world. Together with Father Vito Cornelius (Ian Holm) and zany broadcaster Ruby Rhod (Chris Tucker), Dallas must race against time and the wicked industrialist Zorg (Gary Oldman) to save humanity.
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[@HackTheMovies]

Check out our full Talking About Tapes Playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLT83ftFrCsQTC9iJyxul1XFJWb1nR6Zf6

[@patrickcharles6983]

Gary Oldman in this movie is the best villain that the hero of the film never fought. Also we get 2 actors from "Friday" in space, so this movie rocks for multiple reasons.

[@Asu-cr9sb]

omg :D you are right! haha how could I miss that XD

[@mikesmith8829]

Leeloo is the hero of the film, and her and Zorg do have a scene together when he is shooting at her and takes the empty case. The film is named for her!

[@MrBroon]

I've watched both Friday and fifth element a ton of times and i obviously know the actors but while watching the movie they're so good as their characters that i forgot in that moment they're in both such different movies

[@theredscum4202]

@@mikesmith8829 WRONG!!! WOMEN CAN NEVER BE THE HERO OF A FILM

[@divinitycomplex1]

I'd never say anything mean about Justin (he's actually my favorite) and his past life working at the movie theater.

[@painkilleradict]

Justin worked in a movie theater?

[@robk.6591]

The Opera scene with Diva Plavalaguna really stands out in this movie. It kinda lets you collect yourself after seeing a lot of scenes with snappy dialogue or action.

[@bwestacado9643]

Did you know Luc Beson was dating the opera singer, but started cheating on her with Mila ultimately ending their relationship and then he married Mila?

[@robk.6591]

@@bwestacado9643 yep

[@NathanTarantlawriter]

It works on many levels and is so unexpectedly weird it has become my hands down favorite segment of the film.

[@juansalva_]

I can't believe MK Annihilation is the best episode according to Tony. That's how I discovered Rental Reviews and, hence, introduced me to Hack The Movies on 2021. Keep it up!

[@philsinclair]

The guy in this who was in Alien 3 is the same guy who says “There ain’t no bat” in the beginning of Batman 1989. Oh and an Alien 3 corner has my vote 🤚

[@wstine79]

I remember watching this movie in the cinema instead of Speed 2. I love all the characters, the sets, creature effects, and action sequences. I always loved Ruby Rod. Super Green.

[@nostalgiainjection8867]

You really dodged a bullet there

[@painkilleradict]

@@nostalgiainjection8867 depends on what you're going for. Willem DaFoe was in prime element being batshit crazy in that movie.

[@nostalgiainjection8867]

@@painkilleradict I actually like speed 2 Shhhhh. that scene with the rope into the propeller blade is so cool

[@flapjackjuice3338]

Family movie night it was the fifth element at the theater or con air and speed 2 double feature at the drive in. Con air made it worth it but speed 2 was still awesome. Sad to have missed this in theaters. My sister and I have been devastated we didn't see this as we are both big fans.

[@jacksonwayneputnam1599]

Cudos to everyone involved with this channel, on-screen and off. You guys have really hit a stride. Always entertaining. Thanks for the content 👍

[@Pegwarmers]

I love this movie! Watched it so many times.

[@JMoses-dv3pt]

One of my top 10 movies of all time. Can't wait for this.

[@Meldefelix]

Gary Oldman as Zorg is just fantastic and the great part of the movie. :D

[@whatistau]

If anyone is wondering, Fifth Element is really inspired by legendary french illustrators Jean Jiraud’s work better known as Moebius. He also was inspiration for the look and detail of Akira.

[@BigGahmBoss]

Real talk: when I was in the 5th grade this guy came to my school for an anti smoking assembly. There was a whole part about subliminal advertising in movie to promote cigarettes, and the end of this movie was one of the examples. The whole thing with the match

[@spenser9908]

When I watched this as a kid, I remember thinking, "Pheew, good thing he smokes".

[@langleymneely]

43:17 “That guy” is BRITISH trip hop/electronic musician Tricky who was the front man for Massive Attack. You probably know their & his solo music: the song Overcome, the theme to “House”, the theme to “Luther” among many many other songs.

[@geraldgutsueii3324]

I like that the reviews can be as long as the movie, it amuses me. Sometimes they're even better than the movie in terms of rewatchability.

[@Wundarrphul]

Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy would still be nice, Tony from Hack the movies!

[@thatmovieguy7778]

Lmfao Tony getting in on Jack Murphy was so unexpected

[@yakuza01]

It is too bad that Netflix Cowboy Bebop series didn't have the budget for it but I always thought the Fifth Element was a good blueprint (for look and tone) for a live action Cowboy Bebop film.

[@lordcantiismyname]

I never thought about it before but you're right. This fits the same future feeling and everything, all it's missing is a noir undertone and space dogfights.

[@geetsthenerd]

A great movie, a great review and it was even better with all the dunking on Jack Murphy 😂

[@Osirun13]

Always enjoy these. A great way to wrap up my Mondays. Thank you!

[@shwinger51187]

The "creepy general dude" is a replicant from Blade Runner lol

[@HackTheMovies]

I don't know how I forgot that.

[@shwinger51187]

@@HackTheMovies "TIME.....TO DIE!"

[@theguyonthecouch42024]

I love how this movie was inspired by Heavy Metal the animated movie.

[@kaijudude_]

Yeah one of the artists for Heavy Metal magazine collaborated with the director I guess. But yeah the Harry Canyon sequence from Heavy Metal totally was a inspiration for this movie.

[@FlyFreshTaDef]

Definitely one of my top 10 movies of all times! I know most people think "Blade Runner" when they think of Cyberpunk things ,but I automatically think of Fifth Element! It's esthetic just sticks out!

[@AgentJ415]

Sweater Meat Heat lol

[@nightmarefuelstreaming7523]

"dressed like someone on twitter who hates their dad and has strong opinions on vaccines"- Made my morning. Thank You.

[@yolo_xenophone]

Oh man, great video subbed!!!

[@kennethmcclure9999]

Keep doing these redos I really like them and your original ones

[@alihamdoun4703]

I freakin LOVE this movie!!! So nostalgic. I saw this movie back when it came out at the theater in Disneyland paris. 8-year old me was blown away.

[@SturmAH]

This was great! Got The Fifth Element on 4k this christmas and it holds up so well.

[@MrAdrenaline1982]

When I went to see this at the theater, the owner told me it was "like a modern Blade Runner". I had no idea what Blade Runner was at the time.

[@Artiyoum]

In post soviet countries this movie is considered classic and cult status. There is almost a tradition for many people to watch it on the pre New Year evening.

[@gbersgoods]

Brion James played General Munro Also starred with Bruce Willis in Striking Distance.

[@snaketeeth2229]

Sorry I did not know about this hack the movies channel. I miss rental reviews. Nice to see you again! Nice store.

[@matthewsmith2308]

This review would have been better if Tony was dressed as Leeloo or in Leopard print like Chris Tucker

[@gabrielr.johnsoniii2067]

Johanna is so damn beautiful.

[@fabius6969]

The guy, in the "little sailor suit" is a British comedian called Lee Evans. "The more you know"

[@patrickcharles6983]

Korbin Dallas' mom was voiced by Haviland Morris(Marla from Gremlins 2)

[@Kennythesamuri]

Nice! Thanks for sharing this!

[@thatoldyorkshiregeek142]

According to imdb, it's Jill Mullan

[@manoflawful]

lee loo was alive and walking around on the ship, her hand was holding one of the handels of the case when she died, when they are taking the case to zorg you can see one is missing

[@diggerdog9205]

Alien 3 poster

[@c.o.n.collectingofnostalgi889]

The two main actors in Valerian weren't suited for the roles unfortunately but the opening sequence is brilliant 🙂

[@Manbearpig65]

I always thought the open sequence was amazing also... makes the rest of the movie even more of a letdown

[@langleymneely]

Amen to that!

[@dooshmasta]

That girl was drop dead gorgeous tho

[@snorpenbass4196]

Also, they changed their personalities and backgrounds - comics Valerian is more of an awkward dork and isn't the smarmy Casanova-wannabe in the movie, and Laureline is a plucky medieval thief who got recruited by Valerian (Galaxity uses their FTL to also police the timeline), and they're both way more personable (and she's the badass of the two).

[@YesterdaysMoose]

Just a reminder that Milla Jovovich was 19 and Bruce Willis was 42 at the time.

[@jamiekriner7855]

Okay cool.

[@joshua2814]

Watched this for the umpeenth time last night for the 25th anniversary. I realize how old I'm getting in that 25th anniversaries now include movies I remember driving to.

[@codyreece7080]

Love this movie. My dad took me to see it in theaters and he left his car lights on so we had to hang out for hours in a mall parking lot until we could get a jump. Good times.

[@SickTruck]

Yo, straight up, I loved Jonny Nemonic and it's Brite Assassin's orange case.

[@ChunzBunz]

Didn't know Jungle Boy was Luke Perry's son! The more you know.

[@neowonderproductionsnaught1518]

Happy 25th anniversary The Fifth Element!!!

[@xanderblaze2204]

My daughter and I love this movie! I am also a huge fan of Johanna and World Famous KZbin Star Tony lol! Fifth Element is awesome!

[@StoneysWorkshop]

This was very heartfelt

[@jimmylarson7856]

Just seen this movie last night for the first time and I really liked it.

[@richwysocki8522]

You guys kill it love the show thanks and this version is way better. The lady's are such a great addition for a new input & material. Major improvement

[@dakotashea3561]

I love how self-aware this show is xD

[@spectrecommand7]

I don't know if Hack the Movies has reviewed it, yet but I really want them to review Con Air. That movie is underappreciated and so good. That's some good Nic Cage action there.

[@Dude_Abides]

It was kinda* done in Rental Reviews in the final months of the show where they covered two nic cage movies per episode

[@spectrecommand7]

@@Dude_Abides I didn't know I wasn't really aware of Rental Reviews until after it was over and Hack the Movies had already started.

[@CreepyBoris]

Johanna cosplaying as Lilly Woke-owsky

[@helloki11er]

Hahahahahaha

[@SmallTownSlasher]

To be fair I do like these more than rental reviews just for video length alone

[@dgriffo1369]

Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy please.

[@georgenelson8284]

Awesome movie. Bruce Willis was basically playing Space John McClaine. Mile was HOT AF!

[@dumaskhan]

it wasn't a radio show, it was a live stream. it's what we call it now.

[@heisensaul5538]

I remember that we rented this movie for New Year's Eve one year, and I remember really liking it. Idr what my Dad thought of it. I dont think he hated it, but I dont think it was more than yeah that was a pretty cool movie. I'm guessing my mom thought the same thing. I dont think I've sat and watched this movie since it was on tape, but I remember liking it. President Tiny Lister.... I love it lol

[@wstine79]

Good thing Tony & Johanna are protecting the stones while talking about the movie. That way Leeloo Crystal & Justin Dallas can fight off the wacky aliens.

[@gram3934]

Ima screenshot all your bizarre scenarios you keep coming up with for whatever reason and send them to you in a couple years

[@1977Eelco]

I saw it at the movies in 1997, 20 years of age, it was awesome! :)

[@kingjunior7819]

HTM at its best. You are great really liked the review.

[@matthewsmith2308]

Kevin James as the President in Pixels is the strangest casting

[@MonkeyJeebus]

Digital Domain is a small studio in Santa Monica. They did Kundun there.

[@oscarrampini7128]

Yessss! Quinto Elemento!!!

[@josephtruss8114]

man the one you called the brother from mouse hunt is Lee Evans, he is a super famous comedian here in England I guess he isn't as big in America.

[@DirtBoyTrilla]

Have y'all ever heard of Under Wraps?

[@marianoortega24]

The old one or remake?

[@szuzu89]

This the only movie I know that the main villain doesn’t meet face to face with the main protagonist

[@timtaylor9748]

Hannibal review would be awesome!! Enjoyed The Silence Of The Lambs review!

[@BrianInnis25X]

44:42@ jill Mullan as Korben mother

[@RobbieSkyeHamilton]

Every week Sigourney looks out at me defiantly from her Alien 3 box behind Tony’s shoulder as if to say, “I will NEVER be hacked.”

[@20david06]

Jesssssus Tricky is from Bristol, England. 1/4th of the original line up of Massive Attack, he only invented a genre of music; Trip hop.

[@carolindasilva9458]

Great video, you guys should da a review of "lock up" from Stallone.

[@WrinkledPlatypus]

No f-ing joke, when you asked "who else was hot in 97?" I went straight to Denise Richards too. You had starship troopers on my mind the whole episode

[@terrypayne8658]

I’m sure this has been said, but I miss rental reviews. I don’t think understand why it had to go. Glad I found hack the movies to take its place

[@Termie09]

It had to go cause James was bad at it and Tony decided to make a better show with him hosting on his channel. Realize, this channel is not cinemassacre...

[@GusFogle]

Remember it was cancelled right in the middle of the initial COVID pandemic shutdowns. I think that made getting together for reviews difficult. They tried "skype" style reviews for a bit with James at home and the guests on computer screens, it didn't work that well. As I recall, the whole "Rental Reviews" concept was something that Justin created. I don't think James was ever all that passionate about it or cared about it much, which is clear by how short and abrupt some of those reviews were. About the only thing I miss about Rental Reviews, as opposed to Hack The Movies, is James' awesome basement movie store set. But Tony's show is fun. And fine.

[@terrypayne8658]

@@GusFogle yeah, I guess I had some selective memory about those later episodes. It all worked out I guess since this is essentially the same thing with longer discussions minus the subscriber count.

[@fall0ut1312]

I thought Chris Tucker was hilarious in this. Really can't see why James disliked his character so much. Glad you and Johanna liked it. I'm on board with your opinions. With James' taste in movies can't believe he was so indifferent on this one. I agree more with you and Johanna. Loved the video. Love all your videos Tony. Love all your guest too. This really is turning into my go to movie show. Thanks for the good content please keep on keepin' on! :)

[@20david06]

The General is Leon from Bladerunner

[@MattsGeekCorner]

I was actually bummed that tony wasn't in the scott pilgram episode. so i'm defiently excited for that

[@jeffchavez6762]

New guy here! I like the long form content. Just sayin

[@michaelreborn9656]

Jungle Boy is great! Thank you for taking a moment to appreciate AEW :) *sings Jurassic Express theme song* Awesome review as always.

[@harleyjackson3708]

45:02 Was this empty frame that flashes for a little under a second supposed to be where they put Korbin Dallas' mother?

[@HackTheMovies]

Yes BUT I found conflicting information. So I cut it out but forgot to fix the frame

[@harleyjackson3708]

@@HackTheMovies Understood, and professionally handled 😅

[@NathanTarantlawriter]

lol every time you guys said ALEXA my tablet chirped up on me.

[@scottlemiere2024]

Mean things about Johanna on the internet.

[@BigGahmBoss]

1:14:30 this is one of my favorite facts about the movie

[@nothingisordinary]

The guy you’re talking about at 43:20 is Tricky, a trip hop artist from my home town of Bristol in the UK. He’s not French lol.

[@snorpenbass4196]

Never expect people from the US to know anything about the world outside their country. 😆

[@darthzairr]

Alien 3 WALL!!!!!!

[@mychunkyjordi7585]

It's Corbin with a C on English dvds

[@nicholashall3117]

Definitely about to watch Dazed and Confused for the umpteenth time, Thanks Tony 🤣

[@danielcontreras561]

35:28 He's one of the Joker's goons from Batman. He is the plus size goon on the helicopter at the end of that film.

[@stephenlively1366]

That part always kinda stumped me as a kid. I always assumed that one guy was bleeding from his head, because the evil they face is beyond human comprehension. Then again I haven't seen fifth element since I was 10.

[@6Stevo]

Yes make it the Alien 3 wall now!

[@JCIce007]

I will consider signing up to your Patreon if it comes with written assurance that absolutely none of the proceeds will go toward Porgs or Porg-related merchandise.

[@harleyjackson3708]

There's a singer named Dimash who can sing the Diva song better than the actual song. He's apparently able to do notes considered physically impossible.

[@bigboy8421]

... I never realized till I watched this that Lelu was the stone for the 5th element

[@jturner7468]

It's not French pop start it's tricky he was part of massive attack

[@TheDavidMoloney]

Alien 3 wall!!!!!

[@CaptAwesumNo1Zone]

The evil entity wants to destroy the only weapon capable of destroying it, which is Leelou

[@apathyminus5925]

Yes. Please more videos with just Tony and Johanna

[@NickLMears]

Amazing episode. Please review the 1987 classic movie *batteries not included.

[@cheesebufer]

Deebo is President of Outer Space. This film is perfect.

[@g0dzilla1001]

Love the shows I seen all of them I hit like on them All, comment on most and still , a lot of inside jokes I still don’t get because we never hung out personally .