Things In The Fifth Element You Didn't Notice The First Time

[@Looper]

Would you say "The Fifth Element" has held up well over time?

[@Gor85]

Absolutely😁

[@Sarappreciates]

Yes. Leeloo Dallas Multi-Pass! Forever.

[@Gor85]

@@Sarappreciates hahaha yes. I love that😂

[@johnashton4776]

Brilliant movie if the movie were re-released tickets 🎫 please.

[@Gor85]

@@johnashton4776me too😀

[@jabbrewoki]

The analysis of how the women were portrayed in a sexist light is assinine. You want every female character to be portrayed as perfect? Women are just as flawed as men. The men weren't portrayed great either. Ridiculous.

[@r7diego]

Totaly Agree !! The problem is that the narrator has the mentality of the new and terrible idea of ​​the "strong female character", who cannot have defects or weaknesses. In essence, bad, poorly written characters that ruin modern movies.

[@SpookMrsSpooky]

Glad I read comments before posting, I was going to say the same thing. "Modern" movies are suffering from the "perfect girlboss" disease and those characters are so not interesting. What you said! Also, what's wrong with a woman needing a man's help from time to time?

[@bloodwolfgurl]

Wasn't the whole point of the fifth element, love? Like... Leeloo and Corbin compliment each other, like a man and a woman should. It makes sense she would need him, just as much as he needs her. He finds purpose and strength in her. As for the other women, ah, whatever, it's not supposed to be taken so seriously.

[@Atari5732]

The entire movie is heavily male cast, but it portrays the patriarchy and most males as somewhat incompetent. The nagging ex wife and mother are clearly there to provide comedy and show that Korben is basically a good guy who still talks to his mother and ex wife. Leeloo is literally the perfect human being and she's a woman. And like you said, the entire point of the movie is that they needed each other. Calling this movie misogynistic is a wild leap and completely misses the entire point of the movie.

[@luisdeflorio5432]

Thank god people here have a brain and don't fully subscribe to the gender crap flying around

[@themuskrat5776]

This was not sexism, it was them finding that to truly defeat the evil you needed love. Looper would be cheering if it was reversed.

[@nephilimninjaofnibiru2907]

Agreed silly.

[@r7diego]

Totaly Agree !! The problem is that the narrator has the mentality of the new and terrible idea of ​​the "strong female character", who cannot have defects or weaknesses. In essence, bad, poorly written characters that ruin modern movies.

[@iamjackscompletelackofsurp9606]

🥱

[@bayareaboyds]

Couldn't agree more. I really liked this video and the points he brought up earlier in it. The last couple of minutes of it however ruined it for me. Misogynistic, cringe worthy depictions... Come on! Seriously? It was put in there to be funny and most people can relate. If you read more into it than this and are truly bent out of shape over it, I feel badly for you. While entitled to your own opinions, it's this attitude that is turning our society in to a bunch of victims and spineless pu$*ies. Sorry. That's my opinion.

[@Sarappreciates]

As a woman, *I was INSPIRED BY LEELOO, not offended!* I saw The 5th Element in the original theatrical release, which feels good to say in the age of Netflix and digital streaming. It was meant for the silver screen, not home theater, but a massive screen and surround-sound at the very least. At that time of Blockbuster Video, this movie was about a badass woman supported by a badass dude who helped her get where she needed to be. This video conveiently omitted that part where Leeloo insists on consent and permission before touching. LOVE was the theme. Every time Leeloo fought to the brink of exhaustion, Korben Dallas took her to the finish line for HER cause, not his own. After the conversations with his mother and ex-wife, it was clear that Korben was kind of a loser before Leeloo made him feel important. Back in the late 1990s, way back before the 2001's 9/11 tragedy, it was a time when the subject of "quintessential" love still had a place in modern pop-philosophy, and it was okay to discuss romantic love as an essential need for most of us humans. TLDR: As a cis female, I never felt undermined by Leeloo, only empowered.

[@mreshadow]

This movie is literally the divine feminine worship. In body and spirit. I don't agree with your last point at all lol.

[@r7diego]

Totaly Agree !! The problem is that the narrator has the mentality of the new and terrible idea of ​​the "strong female character", who cannot have defects or weaknesses. In essence, bad, poorly written characters that ruin modern movies.

[@SkinShandeler]

​@r7diego well said. Bet looper is a fan of captain Marvel. Cause she don't need no man.

[@Sarappreciates]

Agreed! As a woman, I never felt betrayed by Leeloo. Korben Dallas supported her on HER quest, not his own. His mother and ex-wife made it clear he wasn't all that reliable before he met Leeloo. Leeloo is a perfect being whose quest redeemed Korben as an imperfect being. HUMILITY & LOVE purify Dallas. He saves Leeloo as much as she saves humanity. That's the opposite of sexism. Also, the only reason Leeloo is clothed at all is because of our draconian rating system. The first third of the film should be nekkid Leeloo oblivious to the need for clothes, but US censors can't handle that, so here we are, like 25 years later, still worrying about, uh, uhm, Leeloo might catch cold? I don't understand the concern about her body in this movie. The story justifies her uncovered body being bandaged. It's NOT "sexist" if you understand the world building.

[@bobjohnson1389]

Anybody that's only watched this once is not a fan.

[@StormofBytes]

No true Scotsman?

[@andybrooks7228]

As with most films you need to watch it multiple times to get even a basic understanding of the movie.

[@waynegoddard4065]

Who said they were? Anywhere?

[@bobjohnson1389]

@@waynegoddard4065There's always one😂

[@troymartinez3923]

I watched it once. So what???

[@RyanC232]

We've officially arrived at the point in time where idiots call 5th Element misogynistic . Believable and yet unbelievable

[@vancksdaniel]

And those idiots can't even define misoginy. They just repeat each others mantras like parrots.

[@hahaha1969.]

The 5th Element is one of the only movies I've watched in the double digits. I just think it's fun and well designed.

[@MrX965785055]

I would disagree with the narrator's opinion that those scenes in Fifth Element were misogynistic. Misogyny by definition is a hatred towards women. And what is wrong with a woman who is a badass hero suddenly getting overtaken with emotion and vulnerability? The same social norms and cliches would have a guy who was an action hero but showed emotions and became vulnerable, people would start to question his sexuality. You get what I'm talking about? It wasn't misogynistic because there was nothing hateful about making a woman the savior of the world

[@Robmc0381]

Who on Earth didn't recognise Luke Perry if you knew who he was? I mean he's not under heavy make up. What a truly bizarre thing to claim

[@victormejia2600]

🤣I had to reply cause seriously I was coming on here to say the same exact thing. 👍

[@TheAkafighter408]

That last reason was so lame😂

[@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID]

This movie was very much ahead of it's time.

[@TheLooking4sunset]

Or rather times and movie quality is no longer what it once was-- yeah talking to you Valorian and Creator

[@TheLooking4sunset]

No, nothing was tarnished on my second, third and fourth viewings - good laughs, normal men and women

[@Sarappreciates]

Prince coulda really revived his insane fame apex had he agreed to do The Fifth Element. I can only begin to grasp the vision that woulda been. That said, Chris Tucker really made Ruby Rhod his own. It's hard to imagine anyone else (Even Prince) knocking it this far outta the field. However much I wish Prince had put his own pride aside for this one role, I'm glad Chris Tucker was able to step up and transform a relatively small role into the epic icon he came to be.

[@bt0694]

Are you f’ing kidding me!?! A movie from 25 yrs ago is problematic? This whole line of thinking is so stupid, if you don’t like it, don’t watch it. Go see a musical or something. Oh wait, I’m sure West Side Story and Grease are problematic too…. Wtf?

[@nephilimninjaofnibiru2907]

I'm so glad ideology hadn't invaded our films when this was made or Corbin Dallas would have had to be saved instead of them needing each other.

[@gankuverymuch]

At the opening Corben Dallas scene, the thief, with the “very nice hat”, who tries to rob Corben, is also on Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, also by Luc Besson. On Valerian, Laureline (Cara Delevigne) also tells thief guy “nice hat” when she first meets him on the bus scene. I don’t know if they’re the same character, but both are played by the same actor Mathieu Kassovitz

[@atdhekaba769]

That stupid comment about woman not being treated fairly made me realize to never watch another LOOPER video again😂

[@Zombiesnyder13]

Back when Hollywood used to make movies without planing to build a franchise out of it

[@Torgo-and-the-Lucifer-Cat]

Here's another, "Ruby rhod"'s first name is "rubidium", it's the fifth element on the left column down on the periodic table, so Ruby is ALSO a "fifth element"! 😂 (last name Rhodium is an element, too!)

[@danboricua4]

Shut the front door! 😮 Now, these are real facts. Just apply for the job already.

[@Sluckie13]

I’ve seen it about 30 times. Something new every time you watch it.

[@andybrooks7228]

To cast shame on some of the less flattering scenes is short sighted at best though the phone scenes may to some people seem sexist they portray a realistic view of interpersonal relationships.

[@cuco101887]

The last part of the video was REAAAAlly dumb...🙄

[@myinfo3406]

"Ariz more light" 🤣 gets me every time

[@BatmanPops]

The blue singing Dolphin/Human Lady scared the Hell out of me as a kid, when me and my family went to the movies to see this film on the Big screen, back in 1997 🌌🏟🎶🎤😩🐬👀😨😅😅💯💯

[@MrMozoM]

Not related but the Blue lady was Besson's wife at the time. Cheated on her with Mila.

[@LilRedDog]

I think you 'missed' a couple: Leeloo is said to be 'perfect'. So, what is the hair color for a 'perfect' woman? Red, with blond roots. And the Diva who sings an impossible song, literally 'has pipes'. A phrase that is usually reserved for singers that can belt out songs in a wide range of notes.

[@aprilrich807]

At what point did Corbin speak to his ex-wife? I remember the call from his mom vividly though.

[@Jerga27]

Yeah was just coming to say this. He gets a call 3 times from his mother, and the first time it's while he's talking about his ex-wife leaving him for a lawyer, but that's it

[@Grnfinger]

Why did you have to wreck the clip in the last few mins with the crap??? It's a movie.. Put your pitchfork down and enjoy it for what it is.....entertainment

[@icsdigital2702]

This movie is one of my all time favorites ... So speak for yourself Yes, it's a modern classic and it will outlive you all imho 😂

[@Gor85]

I love this movie! Plot,characters,action. Chris Tucker is fantastic as Ruby Rodd! 😁Gary is fantastic villain. Mila speaks several languages. Mix,english,russian,german and serbian. When Bruce is driving erratically she clearly says"ne talasaj!"(don't make waves). To call this movie misogynist is extremely stupid. Main theme of the movie is love. Pure love. Korbin and Leeloo. Friendship,love,hooe. Those are themes.

[@Unmasked240]

Great video until the last minute! 😂

[@SkinShandeler]

5th element was a masterpiece. LILU was bad a$$. But the problem to looper is she wasn't strong woman enough? Bet looper was a fan of captain Marvel cause she don't need no man.

[@bracketsthepolicefan]

This is up there with the blues brothers for people who star in a film

[@fyreleomh1896]

The Dead Don't Die as well.

[@ericthompson3982]

Yeah, none of us missed Luke Perry the first time around.

[@tkskagen]

This is one of my favorite movies!

[@rgerber]

wrong being in need of help and overcoming struggle is the real strenght

[@NandiCollector]

*This is one of those rare movies that I simply don't CARE about plot holes and how it really has no plot to speak of. It's just so well made and interesting to watch. And so many great performances!*

[@johnashton4776]

I don't have a problem with damsel in distress, just don't expect fans to like an 11 stone female taking on a man of 16 - 18 stones in a fight The Long Kiss Goodnight, and Double Jeapordy, Terminator, Strange Days,The Punisher 1989 depicted women very well.

[@myalias2812]

Long Kiss Goodnight is another movie I've watched multiple times. Definitely her best role. I'll never forget when she was tied to the water wheel and transformed back into the killer. Fantastic!

[@johnashton4776]

@@myalias2812 The Long Kiss Goodnight if only a sequel, another assassin a great opportunity missed.

[@dodgersdoon1130]

You really never actually understand this movie, did you? Putz

[@TheLooking4sunset]

Easily top 5 sf of all time

[@SgtLube818]

was gonna give your video a thumbs up until you decided to show you have no idea what the movie is actually about with that last 2 minutes of video...try again.

[@priceringo1756]

The fifth element on the Periodic Table is Boron. Insert joke as a reply.

[@panosmichalakos2488]

I have almost zero comments on KZbin. However, as this is one of my favorites, and watched it so many times i can barely count, I object to the statement that the movie has misogynistic tropes. The whole point of the movie was that Corben and Leeloo needed each other. Of course she needed saving, even though she is "perfect". There is no perfect in this world, so much than even a perfect being living among us will also fall victim of the imperfections of our race. And that's ok. But we need each other that was the point of the movie and it was hardly misogynistic.

[@PatrickWentzell-jd9gq]

I want to learn Leelu's language .

[@SirKnight1096]

It's not misogynist, it's facts of biology.

[@Luis-hy8qj]

I was enjoying the video until the last part

[@lightningandcloud]

this movie, rush hour, demolition man, the last action hero, the mummy, independence day, total recall the list goes on was my childhood. just dumb fun action romps

[@roberttarno1867]

it was an ok review until the end, the point was that they needed each other.

[@BewareOFBijou]

Still my favorite movie ever.

[@zechariahbasaldua]

Really? Have to go woke on this movie? Ohhhh the women are treated unfairly! Blah blah blah... come on

[@catalingheorghe1035]

Great movie, but the last statement ruined the video , are you a snow what ?!😂

[@doorattachment6926]

This was such a great movie. Big badda boom

[@luiszapata6864]

oh the patriarchy attacks again... that last "misogynistic" analysis is such a BC, get a life (whoever redacted that)

[@michaelmurphy858]

Calling something full of misogynist stereotypes is ridiculous. You lost all credibility at the end.

[@DrRonG809]

Can’t help but seeing Chris Tucker fruity in real life after the Katt Williams interview 😂😂😂😂

[@leecowell8165]

Loved this movie.. Best movie Willis ever made outside perhaps of The 6th Sense. I've seen it at least 3 times. Milla stole it what a great performance by her. However all the actors & actresses went atta their way on this one.

[@markthomas6236]

I love what you do

[@13orrax]

Deebo for president

[@ELmayberry]

😂😂

[@short11000]

I loved this movie. Watched over & over.😅

[@Zekiran]

Water falls, fire burns... LIFE LOVES. That's literally the message, so no she wasn't 'needing to be rescued' it was a powerful message about the nature of humanity and life. I was thinking this would be about the little gaffs and issues that were visible but obviously not - and you missed the point of the movie. Here's a detail YOU missed as a youtube creator group: The four elements are symbolized as wavy and straight lines on their pillars. The FIFTH ELEMENT, the LITERAL name of the movie, combines those lines and curves into DNA which is prominently shown to us during Leeloos reconstruction sequence. Life. is the fifth element. And what does it do? It loves.

[@tracynorth2275]

Love this movie! 💜

[@BrianJNelson]

Looper, you missed the point if you think Leeloo was portrayed as any sort of "misogynist stereotype". This whole movie was literal godess worship, showing that for all the power a woman might have, a simple act of love is the most powerful thing. It's almost like you didn't watch the movie at all.

[@Bobywan75]

At 10:35 you can actually see that the ocean level have decreased greatly in the future, as the city the plateau is actually the island of Manhattan.

[@buddymartin7923]

Newsflash dude; its socialism not capitalism

[@austriantruther4648]

Love this movie!!

[@joesmith201212]

Literally the best sci Fi movie ever made there really needs to be part 2 and part 3 Fifth element

[@johnashton4776]

The script was big enough for sequels which were written, yet the sequels never happened.

[@unclerojelio6320]

Who writes this shit?

[@TheGoatHerder]

Phenomenal

[@BB-ek4yb]

Misogynistic?

[@VeniVidiVid]

Good review of a fun, quirky, cult classic. Could have done without the dismissive presentism at the end.

[@jarjarbinks3360]

Looper bringing "political view" into the video at the end there...

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

This went from a decent video to garbage real quick. Y'all just trying to speak stuff into existence at looper with this one.

[@PatrickWentzell-jd9gq]

and yes she knows it's a multipass .

[@TheKingkenry]

I will still vote for Deebo for president 😂

[@DevilDogMuNky]

It's funny how you said the movie doesn't hold up when it comes to the stereotypes after you made a statement about the future of world it takes place in as dystopic.

[@shadow54773]

meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh they stretched too much on that last part, bad take imo

[@JTCNEE]

Stereotypes? I don’t think so, jees only one woman as the main character and supreme being to boot, leave the woke bull out of it please!….Mutlipass 😉

[@thesonofdormammu5475]

Did you even talk to any women about this movie or are you making white knight type assumptions? I know many women who LOVE Leeloo. She is tough, smart, knows how to handle herself, is beautiful, and is VULNERABLE. She is actually a very well portrayed character. No one likes a girl boss that "don't need no help from no one".

[@SAJe_53]

Practical effects are exactly why the original Star Wars trilogy will always hold up while the second trilogy will always look like absolute garbage.

[@larrylambert1220]

Too outlandish for Prince??!!

[@lonellfletcher]

Who doesn't notice Luke Perry? Isn't that like a rule of living?

[@southpawthapoet2785]

Neo is John Conner the Terminators movie is a prequel to the Matrix movie.

[@Thequietone974]

Like Perry reminds me of James Dean sometimes

[@Papillon234]

A Normie Recounting

[@chookiemunster]

Honestly, there was no need for Leelo and Korben to "fall in love". That's what I call "forced heterosexuality".

[@4saken404]

Well I mean the 5th element is Love so I would think that would be a pretty good reason t have them fall in love in the story. Just sayin'.

[@chookiemunster]

@@4saken404 Love is not only romantic love. So no, there was no need for it.

[@corrigami81]

The last part took a dumb turn of messaging. Unsubbing. Bye

[@jordanallen244]

Gud video until the end super cringe on y’all part

[@dafty123456jp]

It was an awesome movie

[@judycoci7079]

Love this movie 🎥🍿🎬❤

[@8bitpix]

maybe try and find some film analysis courses or something because everything here was either very well known or an impressive superhuman reach or logic. C- id say F but you did manage to talk about the movie

[@Mafus007]

Trying to find fault when there is none I have watch this movie number of times and enjoyed it every time stop trying to but things in minds that aren’t there.

[@kalaharimine]

You lost me at the "misogyny" red flag.

[@vincea1430]

Hahahahahahahaha!!! That’s “democracy” for you!

[@greendro6410]

This was a good movie.

[@glom_gazingo]

lol that misogynistic take wasn't it..

[@hav0cfanat1c]

Video was great until the end. I think Looper missed the point of the movie.

[@Richardiba]

Some men are just surrounded by toxic women, and vice versa. That last point is rather weak

[@begoodbroadcast]

Decent breakdown, but I'm just here for the ratio about you last lame millennial minded point about it somehow being mysoginistic film. Definitely a sign of the times, as no one who was a thinking human alive at the time of this movies release would say such soft sophistry.

[@philperry6564]

You should've ended the video at around 9:20.

[@craigmontgomery-o2i]

Is it just me, diva could she be married to the hut from star war's????????