The Fifth Element

Original title: Le cinquième élément

1997
PG-13
2h 6m

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Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, and Bruce Willis in The Fifth Element (1997)

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In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr. Zorg at bay.In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr. Zorg at bay.In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr. Zorg at bay.

Director
- Luc Besson
Writers
- Luc Besson
- Robert Mark Kamen
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IMDb RATING

7.6/10

518K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

591

Director
- Luc Besson
Writers
- Luc Besson
- Robert Mark Kamen
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 10 wins & 39 nominations total

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Trivia
The "Divine Language" spoken by Leeloo was invented by co-writer and director Luc Besson, and further refined by Milla Jovovich, who had little trouble learning and developing it, as she was already fluent in four languages. The language had only 400 words. He and Milla Jovovich held conversations and wrote letters to each other in the language as practice. By the end of filming, they were able to have full conversations in this language.

Goofs
General Munro reads off a list of reasons why Korben should take the mission; the last being that he's the only member of his unit still alive. Finger calls Korben "commander", but that only proves that Finger knew Korben's status - not that he was a fighting member of the unit. It's more reasonable to guess that Finger was a mechanic or other motor-pool or supply person, than to think the General goofed.

Quotes
Police: Are you classified as human?
Korben Dallas: Negative, I am a meat popsicle.

Alternate versions
In the theatrical release, Korben Dallas initially opens his door after hearing the door chime. He looks into the monitor, sees the empty hallway, opens the door, and then almost gets mugged. This scene was edited for the ABC presentation.

Connections
Edited into 5 Second Movies: Fifth Element (2008)

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9/10

Simply put, this movie is FUN!!!

I really believe that they billed this movie wrong. Many folks came in expecting the next Star Wars and were disappointed, to say the least. It's not like Star Wars. It's kinda like a live action comic book. Visually stunning, awesome use of color that just jumps out at you, and non-stop action, lots of it done with tongue firmly in cheek. Plot? Well forget the plot, it's the weak point of the film. But hey who ever said comic books had to have strong plots? Willis, Jovovich, and the rest do a fine job. I especially like the casting of Jovovich, she exudes innocence, vulnerability, sex, exotica, intelligence, and kung fu machismo all at the same time. So turn off the cynicism sign as you watch and just enjoy the ride. Great stuff!