![]() The film contains two young lovers who bicker and fight their way through a plot involving planetary destruction with bits and pieces of STAR WARS and AVATAR added to the mix. Sadly it's one of his most limited and limiting affairs, more overblown than even THE FIFTH ELEMENT, a mindless science fiction comic book adaptation which is all visuals and little story. VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS is the latest French film from director Luc Besson, one of those talents who remains unpredictable throughout. ![]() Reviewed by Leofwine_draca 3 / 10 Feels like a Star Wars prequel Luc Besson continues to have his own visual style. All in all, the visual pizzazz outweights any shortcomings in the script or the story flow. I don't think either do well as romantic leads and it struggles to have a combative romance. They could fit better as siblings which would allow them to drop the forced romantic story. I also notice a clear similar look between DeHaan and Delevingne. DeHaan is a perfectly fine actor although this role may more fit someone like Chris Pratt. It's an easy fix to start with more clarity. ![]() They could be thieves pretending to be federal police. For example, I question at first whether the two leads are actual federal agents. It is relatively straight forward but it needs some cleaning up. It is wildly visual with Besson's exuberant style. This is an all-out effort from filmmaker Luc Besson. The two are directed by their commander Filitt (Clive Owen) on a mission. Valerian is infused with some unknown memories. Centuries in the future, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and his partner Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are human Federal agents on Alpha. It is endangered in low orbit and is sent into deep space. Then alien species start arriving forming an intergalatic society. Orbiting Alpha Space Station accepts astronauts from around the globe. Reviewed by SnoopyStyle 6 / 10 visual style energizes flat story ![]() Overall I found this to a lot of fun if you want something deep and meaningful this won't be for you but if you want good brain-in-neutral sci-fi action that is suitable for all but the youngest viewers you could be a lot worse. There is also a fun performance from singer Rihanna as Bubble, a shapeshifting alien. Actors Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne do fine jobs as Valerian and Laureline they might not be in line for awards but their performances suited the nature of the film. The special effects are top notch some of the aliens may look a bit rubbery but that adds to their charm. If you liked Luc Besson's previous sci-fi classic 'The Fifth Element' but thought it a little too restrained then this is the film for you! The story may be pretty simple but the execution gives us numerous exotic aliens and a brilliantly realised city that we swoop through as our protagonists travel through it. During this rescue they are separated and must rescue each other before finally finding the Commander and learning the truth about the planet Mül. Valerian and Laureline are tasked with rescuing him. This is just the start of the adventure shortly after they return to Alpha with the Mül Converter Commander Arun Filitt is kidnapped by aliens and taken to an area of Alpha that has apparently become contaminated anybody who investigates disappears. Once there Valerian is tasked with retrieving the last Mül Converter a creature that replicates anything it eats. in fact they on a spaceship minutes from their destination. We then cut to the film's protagonists Major Valerian and his partner Sergeant Laureline who appear to be relaxing on a beach. at least it is idyllic until a space battle leads to the planet's destruction only a handful of locals survive. Reviewed by Tweekums 8 / 10 Enjoyably bonkers sci-fi from Luc BessonĪs this film opens we learn how the International Space Station gradually grew in size and importance until its gravity started to affect the Earth It is pushed away but continues to grow ultimately becoming Alpha a city in space that supports beings from a thousand planets. They head to a forbidden area that is infected, but Valerian and Laureline follow them and disclose a hidden secret about the race and the infected area.-Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil They succeed and back to Alpha, unknown humanoids abduct Commander Arun Filitt (Clive Owen) expecting to steal the converter. They are assigned by the Defense Minister (Herbie Hancock) to retrieve the last species of converter in a dangerous mission. Peace is granted by a human force, including Major Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and his partner Sergeant Laureline (Cara Delevingne). In the twenty-eighth century, space station Alpha is a city where beings from different planets live together exchanging their knowledge and culture.
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