| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
B- |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Austin Chronicle
Marc Savlov |
"The Fifth Element actually feels like it was scripted by a daydreaming teenager, but in a good way..." more... |
B |
BBC
William Gallagher |
"The visuals are jaw-dropping..." more... |
B- |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"...a jumble that includes greatness." more... |
B |
| E! Online |
"...beyond the cool ambiance, it's something of a galactic mess." more... |
B |
Film Threat
Jimmy Chertkow |
"The story is...a cut-rate kid's sci-fi fairy tale..." more... |
C |
filmcritic.com
Christopher Null |
"...a mess of grand proportions..." more... |
C- |
Los Angeles Times
Kevin Thomas |
"The cast is a delight, but it's Willis who is the film's true fifth element, giving it life, depth and humanity." more... |
B |
New York Times
Janet Maslin |
"The story describes a mission to save humanity, but as far as the film itself is concerned, it's already gone." more... |
C- |
ReelViews
James Berardinelli |
"Maybe someone should have thought of spending a few more dollars on a better script." more... |
C |
San Francisco Chronicle
Mick LaSalle |
"...a whole lot of fun." more... |
B+ |
Washington Post
Desson Howe |
"There’s so much high-voltage fun running throughout this comic sci-fantasy...you’re hard-pressed to be unaffected." more... |
B |
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