The Fifth Element

          One of the most exciting and vivid environments created in the 90’s CG era, this really gave rise some of the cityscapes in the Star Wars prequels. The flying cities and vibrant vessels are all part of this futuristic wonderland that provides the backdrop for a few chosen individuals to change the course of history and the universe forever.

            Bruce Willis (Oceans 12) plays his typical fair, a guy with a dirnking and smoking and paying alimony habit, and he sports blonde hair as he drives a space taxi, and chows down on asian cuisine. It is a complete coincedence that LeeLu (Milla Jovovich, Ûltriaviolet) falls into his cab. LeeLu is the fifth element. The one who brings harmony to the universe, or who can destroy everything with the potential energy stored up inside her.

            Throw into the mix a deranged murderous criminal who wants to sell the power (Gary Oldman, Batman Begins) and a complete freak MC and pleasure seeking media hub (Chris Tucker, Money Talks), and an interstellar boat cruise with aliens intent on saving the universe in hot pursuit, and you got yourself a hell of a movie.

            What I loved about this movie: Milla Jovovich is smokin’ hot and really amazing in her characterization and action poise. She brings LeeLu from a sublime and cute character into a full three dimensional persona. Willis is his typical bad ass self, always tough and hilarious. Tucker surprises in his androgenous and flamboyant role, which is atypical for him.

            What I didn’t like, is this is fantasy scifi, not typical scifi, this is like a cartoon, and it’s great that way, but it’s a little over the top. It’s a 2, and I really enjoy Milla Jovovish in her debut.