The Fifth Element [Region 2] | ![The Fifth Element [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HWZDG234L._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Luc Besson
Actors: Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Chris Tucker
Category: DVD
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Rating:  836 reviews
Format: Anamorphic, Ntsc
Languages: French (Unknown), English (Unknown), Spanish (Unknown), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 126 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 3333297870221
ASIN: B00004VY05
Theatrical Release Date: May 9, 1997
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Ancient curses, all-powerful monsters, shape-changing assassins, scantily-clad stewardesses, laser battles, huge explosions, a perfect woman, a malcontent hero--what more can you ask of a big-budget science fiction movie? Luc Besson's high-octane film incorporates presidents, rock stars, and cab drivers into its peculiar plot, traversing worlds and encountering some pretty wild aliens. Bruce Willis stars as a down-and-out cabbie who must win the love of Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) to save Earth from destruction by Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg (Gary Oldman) and a dark, unearthly force that makes Darth Vader look like an Ewok. --Geoff Riley
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Ancient curses, all-powerful monsters, shape-changing assassins, scantily-clad stewardesses, laser battles, huge explosions, a perfect woman, a malcontent hero--what more can you ask of a big-budget science fiction movie? Luc Besson's high-octane film incorporates presidents, rock stars, and cab drivers into its peculiar plot, traversing worlds and encountering some pretty wild aliens. Bruce Willis stars as a down-and-out cabbie who must win the love of Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) to save Earth from destruction by Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg (Gary Oldman) and a dark, unearthly force that makes Darth Vader look like an Ewok. --Geoff Riley
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 My Favorite Bruce Willis June 18, 2009
Tracey S. Witt
This is by far one of my all time favorite movies. Willis is definitely having fun and it makes the movie fun and just off-center. The more you watch it, the better it gets. I never get tired of this one. The supporting cast is also wonderful and they play off of Bruce superbly. Chris Tucker is an absolute riot! All in all a great flick - lots of action, lots of humor.
 must buy June 15, 2009
Chartri Luenxavi
i have this movie on dvd. But since i now have a blu ray player & a plasma tv. It only seem right to buy it on blu ray. It looks awesome!
good movie but too much $ April 23, 2009
Leslie A. Martin (Spokane, WA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I liked the movie, but you can get the normal movie at wal mart in thier $5 bin...
"Me Fifth Element . . . Me protect you . . ." April 15, 2009
Eric S. Kim (Southern California)
This is an incredibly stylish sci-fi film. There's so much color in this futuristic world, and I don't mean that it's all very in-your-face flashy. It's almost cyberpunk with dashes of colorful modern-day indie styles. I'm not sure if that's put correctly, but I think you get the idea: it almost looks and feels like an anime film. I doubt that major cities will look like the futuristic New York City as seen here, but the designs are nonetheless stunning to look at.
Not only did I get a kick at the film's sci-fi style, I was also greatly amused by some of the performances (Oldman and Tucker in particular). Bruce Willis may not be an ideal man for a sci-fi atmosphere, but he does a very god job here. Milla Jovovich is a bit of an annoyance when she first appears, but as the movie continues the annoyance soon vanishes and she gives a very lovely performance as Leeloo (her fight sequence will surely amaze). And by the way, her clothes and her hair look so delicious! Ian Holm never fails: he gives a very believable performance as Vito Cornelius. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, he is more than just a hobbit. Chris Tucker? People may not like his character Ruby Rod, but his loudmothed humor actually adds much to the film. I did find myself laughing at his constant bragging and screaming whenever he's in the face of danger. And finally, the real standout here is the iconic Gary Oldman. This time he uses a very Southern accent for his character Zorg. The entertainment value in The Fifth Element starts to find itself at the very top whenever the man's on screen. "This case is supposed to be FULL!"
The music is also worth of mention. Eric Serra has given us a very diverse music score. It's full of keyboards, synthesizers, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, and Middle Eastern instruments. Everyone remembers "Lucia di Lammermoor" and "Diva Dance," right? These two sequences in the film are simply the best when it comes to the music.
Will this film be forgotten in the future, or become overrated? I doubt it. This is a cult classic, and I don't think it'll ever go away. I just hope it doesn't become a victim of a future remake (!).
Grade: A
(very) silly fun April 12, 2009
William Sommerwerck (Renton, WA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Please note that the 4-star rating is for the film itself. As a Blu-ray disk, it gets /at least/ 5 stars.
"The Fifth Element" is one of those films you have to accept on its own terms. It's so silly and has so many off-the-wall elements that the initial viewing can be very off-putting, especially in a story about the possible destruction of humanity. It works best if you shut off your critical and reasoning faculties, and just "go with the flow".
Beeson throws in lots of "Star Wars" references, which I'll leave you to note and laugh at on your own. His direction is apt and assured, but some of the acting is not up to par. Ian Holm, in particular, so overplays the priest's discomfort and confusion that it becomes unbelievable. (And in a movie that's fundamentally unbelievable, that's saying something.) On the other hand, Gary Oldman gives a (not surprisingly) imaginative and controlled interpretation of the story's human villain.
The real star of this Blu-ray disk is the transfer itself. The image is so razor-sharp and beautifully textured -- without any apparent enhancement artifacts -- that one cannot even /imagine/ a better 1080p transfer. The sound verges on the spectacular, with plenty of surround action.
Among high-definition demo disks, "The Fifth Element" is "primer inter pares". If you simply want a disk to show off your new 60" Pioneer Elite Kuro plasma display (not to mention your sound system), you couldn't choose better. ("Amadeus" and "2001" are also good choices.)
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