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The Fifth Element dropped into theatres OTD in 1997. This ground-breaking visual treat features an all-star cast led by a blond Bruce Willis, a stunning Milla Jovovich and a comically unhinged Gary Oldman. In 97, it was the most expensive movie produced outside of Hollywood.

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Gary Erskine1 year ago

Saw this on National Cinema Day in the UK when every ticket was a pound. A packed ODEON in Glasgow and no one knew what to expect from this film. Love Blade Runner but this was a wonderful counter: bright and joyful. At the end the audience stood and applauded. Felt like Cannes.

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Alexander Boldizar2 years ago

"Made me think of early Pynchon and of Neal Stephenson at his best. The most interesting novel I’ve read in a long time."

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Mike, Your Reply Guy1 year ago

I was working at a Cinemark in Provo, Utah that summer. I probably saw it 3 times.

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Dan Sparks1 year ago

Back in 1998 I named my first born son KORBEN because of this movie!

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The Sting1 year ago

Now that's very special, Dan. My son's middle name is INDIANA.

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412HockeyDude1 year ago

Fantastic movie that is incredibly quotable.

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Tokenn 👺1 year ago

Totally deserves to be regarded as a classic! Supergreen!

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Aaron Void1 year ago

Negative, I am a meat popsicle

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Cre81 year ago

Awesome film

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