Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Belga Films | Release Date: July 21, 2017
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dangersJul 25, 2017
Valerian is one of the most visually stunning films ever made. It also has lots of action and a story that doesn't suck. The main problem here though, are the two leads. Completely bland.
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DuskSnareJul 21, 2017
After watching "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" I must say this movie falls into my all time favorites. It definitely takes top movie this year for me, beating the likes of "Wonder Woman" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2". IAfter watching "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" I must say this movie falls into my all time favorites. It definitely takes top movie this year for me, beating the likes of "Wonder Woman" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2". I highly recommend watching it!… Expand
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MercentJul 21, 2017
This movie is a breath of fresh air. For so many recent movies, you can predict pretty accurately what will happen in the next 90 minutes from the first 15, but not so for Valerian. There is a sense of wonder in this film. There is the wonderThis movie is a breath of fresh air. For so many recent movies, you can predict pretty accurately what will happen in the next 90 minutes from the first 15, but not so for Valerian. There is a sense of wonder in this film. There is the wonder of seeing so many strange alien beings who are truly aliens, and not just bipedal humanoid of varying colours. There is the wonder of seeing different acrologies and biomes. There is the wonder of seeing genuinely funny scenes that are not deliberate or forced, but tickles you in the right place. If the sci-fic genre, in whatever medium, is supposed to instil a sense of wonder in the audiences, then this film is the quintessential sci-fi film.… Expand
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rebccaJul 23, 2017
I absolutely loved this movie! The alien worlds in this movie go beyond my imagination.The animation is absolutely amazing and breathtaking. The plot is well- developed and requires the viewer to figure out the story themselves. However, itI absolutely loved this movie! The alien worlds in this movie go beyond my imagination.The animation is absolutely amazing and breathtaking. The plot is well- developed and requires the viewer to figure out the story themselves. However, it could be improved. As someone who loves science fiction, I have thoroughly enjoyed this movie.… Expand
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ExorioNov 22, 2017
Pretty imaginative alien world, but boring overall.

I'm a Fifth Element fan, and that movie was a lot of fun, with lots of charm, and tons of hilarious moments. Then this came up, with Luc Besson as the director I was really excited to watchPretty imaginative alien world, but boring overall.

I'm a Fifth Element fan, and that movie was a lot of fun, with lots of charm, and tons of hilarious moments. Then this came up, with Luc Besson as the director I was really excited to watch it.

I never read the comic book, but as far as comic goes, European comics have really unique style and story. Probably because they didn't reach the mainstream audience much. And lots of french movies are great, so at least these facts get me higher hope for the movie.

But... the very bottom line is that I was wrong to expect Valerian as "spiritual successor" of Fifth Element. I'm guessing this is a very idealist project, sort of like James Cameron's Avatar.

Something that has been around Luc Besson's head for awhile, but the technology wasn't up to it back when he came up with the idea.

So the execution? The CG are wonderful, but that's pretty much all of it. Action sequences are not impactful, even Transformers Last Knight still did it better. No witty dialogue or hilarious/memorable moments such as when Ruby Rod interviewing Korben Dallas. The story is a jumbled mess too.

If you want to feast your eyes again after Avatar did it to you, this will satisfy your thirst at least partially.

But this ain't no Fift Element.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticNov 23, 2017
A film that is worth viewing for the spectacle alone. Not to say there aren't some fun moments within the story, but by the end you find yourself a little exhausted. B-
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ozymandias79Nov 3, 2017
Style over substance. Scenes were too long. Exposition was lame. There was zero chemistry between Cara Delevingne and Dane DeHaan. Cara Delevingne was okay, but Dane DeHaan was awful. Seems like he'd rather be sucking on a bong than doingStyle over substance. Scenes were too long. Exposition was lame. There was zero chemistry between Cara Delevingne and Dane DeHaan. Cara Delevingne was okay, but Dane DeHaan was awful. Seems like he'd rather be sucking on a bong than doing anything else.… Expand
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AquaticatJun 25, 2018
The plot was interesting, but the script was clunky and juvenile (almost like it was written as a translation) and the wooden acting on the part of Valerian and especially Laureline did nothing to save it. I loved the visuals, and the peopleThe plot was interesting, but the script was clunky and juvenile (almost like it was written as a translation) and the wooden acting on the part of Valerian and especially Laureline did nothing to save it. I loved the visuals, and the people in supporting roles generally were better actors, but even then, the writing quality was nowhere near the visuals. Sadly, this is a film that could be improved by redoing the dialogue and voice acting, so it may do much better in dubbed versions overseas if the writers and voice actors are skilled.… Expand
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PeterAlexanderDec 7, 2017
Visually ambitious, but ultimately the two leads fail to match up to the excitement of the worlds created. The characters are one dimensional and are hurt by a story that isn't all that enthralling.
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badgerryan19Nov 4, 2017
Had high hopes for this one and it disappointed. The visuals and locations are pretty darn awesome and for the most part the action set pieces are good. The movie lacks with very poor dialogue and a weak script with eye rolling jokes andHad high hopes for this one and it disappointed. The visuals and locations are pretty darn awesome and for the most part the action set pieces are good. The movie lacks with very poor dialogue and a weak script with eye rolling jokes and pretty bland leads. The story was okay but didn't capitalized on how good it could of been.… Expand
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laszlo1337Nov 11, 2017
It could be a good film. The whole CGI, the planets, the effects, the paces, the races! Magnifique. But... this all was ruined by wrong actors choice. Valerian is played by guy who tries too hard to be badass, it sounds like he's forcing hisIt could be a good film. The whole CGI, the planets, the effects, the paces, the races! Magnifique. But... this all was ruined by wrong actors choice. Valerian is played by guy who tries too hard to be badass, it sounds like he's forcing his voice to be lower and the outcome is ridiculous. Also he doesn't look badass at all. He sounds like he had stuffed nose the whole time. That girl... this was also a poor choice. She can't act, but on top of that she has incredibly irritating face. Eyebrows in particular. She was just ugly. I couldn't look at her, it was just annoying. Finally we get to Rihanna, who was just put there. No reason for her to be there, it was some kind of marketing stunt I suppose. She didn't fit in her role, she was just there to show off. From all of this I got the sensation that those actors were just forcibly fit into these roles, because how come the CGI generated characters were far better in acting!? This film could be epic.… Expand
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C-RenApr 9, 2018
Generally, I thought the film was quite good. It had stunning visuals, the CGI of the alien species was fantastic and very unique for some species. I liked how the use of locations was used throughout the film. The story itself was reallyGenerally, I thought the film was quite good. It had stunning visuals, the CGI of the alien species was fantastic and very unique for some species. I liked how the use of locations was used throughout the film. The story itself was really interesting, however, the acting for the two main characters was very poor. Terrible even. I don't know if it was because they were poorly written or the actors just didn't fit the role well at all. And I found the 'love story' between these two characters to be very boring and unnecessary, at times I wished they would stop talking about it and just move on with the story.… Expand
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Broker2022Jan 24, 2023
One of the few really well done modern non-dystopian science fiction films based on the comics by Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mézières. The film is visually stunning and full of surprising twists and turns. Above all, it is peppered withOne of the few really well done modern non-dystopian science fiction films based on the comics by Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mézières. The film is visually stunning and full of surprising twists and turns. Above all, it is peppered with a lot of humor and great ideas. Every scene, every minute is a feast for the eyes and simply beautiful to look at! Above all, the performances of the protagonists convince with their simplicity and elegance. It is actually a well-crafted beautiful and dynamic love story of Major Valerian, skillfully played by Dane DeHaan and the lovely Sergeant Laureline played by the beautiful and gorgeous Cara Jocelyn Delevingne. The CGI's are in the upper area. The story is well thought out and masterfully executed on screen. Particularly noteworthy is the guest appearance of Rihanna, Rutger Hauer, one of the great actors of our time, who has unfortunately passed away and Ethan Hawke. Awesome! I've watched the movie 4 times and I'm always amazed at how well done it is! BRAVO LUC BESSON! BRAVO!… Expand
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qamasterNov 5, 2017
a lot of computer graphics - a sea of ​​computer graphics! A lot of strange extraterrestrial creatures, animals, instruments, ships, weapons, buildings, etc., and ... a lot of nonsense things and very little sense. about 200 million euros wasa lot of computer graphics - a sea of ​​computer graphics! A lot of strange extraterrestrial creatures, animals, instruments, ships, weapons, buildings, etc., and ... a lot of nonsense things and very little sense. about 200 million euros was spent on this film! But the result was a totally incompetent rubbish. How sad it is! I do not understand how this is possible - the author of such a beautiful work as the "fifth element" suddenly creates such a sludge? Oh, maybe because the director Luc Besson decided to work in the area where he does not understand at all? He decided to write a script... I think this is the main problem of the film - a weak screenplay. Or rather complete absence of adequate screenplay. I put zero for this movie because I could not watch more than 27 minutes. watch longer, just unbearable… Expand
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NeoReaperNov 9, 2017
This movie made me angry just by watching it. The 2 leads have no chemistry. The movie is nothing but eye candy. The people that are saying it's good have severely bad taste in movies.
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SturmhardtNov 5, 2017
Visually a nice movie, but the main protagonist is pretty unlikable and the story is as flat as a pizza. Pretty sad given the fact that the movie had loads of money to spend on very nice optics, but seemingly nothing left for the writers.
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JonDocMay 30, 2018
Way more inventive than the last three Star Wars movies. Lots of original ideas. Visually stunning. Creature creation and special effects some of the best ever . Luc Besson is a visionary scifi and action director par excellence. Bravo. TheWay more inventive than the last three Star Wars movies. Lots of original ideas. Visually stunning. Creature creation and special effects some of the best ever . Luc Besson is a visionary scifi and action director par excellence. Bravo. The two leads were great. Cara Develigne surprisingly good actress. And super sexy! Would love to see a sequel. Shame it didn’t do the numbers. Shouldn’t have gone up against Dunkirk! Suspect this film will become more appreciated over time and become a cult classic… Expand
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Dragonfly44Nov 27, 2017
This movie’s worst fault is the casting. The main character is obviously supposed to be charming but Dane Dehaan just wasn’t able to deliver. All of the characters were unlikeable and the great visuals barely helped.
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djniceyNov 26, 2017
The film is visually stunning and has some great ideas, with better actors and a cohesive plot it could have been fantastic.

Unfortunately most of the movie is cringeworthy, firstly you are expected to believe a couple of wimpy high-schoolThe film is visually stunning and has some great ideas, with better actors and a cohesive plot it could have been fantastic.

Unfortunately most of the movie is cringeworthy, firstly you are expected to believe a couple of wimpy high-school kids are super tough intergalactic heroes. Quite why they have teens piloting the spaceships, and a whole galaxy depending on them, when a whole host of better suited people are around them is never explained. Then you are also expected to believe that the lead actor is some sort of lothario, and that his partner is besotted with him, but they both are completely wooden and there is no chemistry between them. The story then muddles around for a bit without purpose and Rhianna pops up for a cameo appearance to plug a song in a sequence that should have been left on the cutting room floor. The final act has no surprises and you can see what is coming from a mile off, it ends with a bizarre conclusion, and the fakest most unconvincing love scene I've ever seen in a film. Cara Delevingne rolls her eyes and acts bratish a lot and Dane DeHaan very unconvincingly plays the tough guy. Such a shame as I thought the concept had a lot of potential.… Expand
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SojumNov 4, 2017
Criminally underrated. It brings an already defined and complex universe without handholding and providing unnecessary exposition. I get that this won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. It’s wild and crazy and sometimes silly. But it’s certainly notCriminally underrated. It brings an already defined and complex universe without handholding and providing unnecessary exposition. I get that this won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. It’s wild and crazy and sometimes silly. But it’s certainly not simple or dumbed down. It will find it’s rightful following on video. The only real detractors are the wooden performances of the two leads. Valerian is an unfortunate graduate of the Keanu Reeves school of acting and the chemistry just isn’t there between the two. Beyond that it’s a fantastic, visual feast that only Luc Besson could pull off and get away with.… Expand
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baydave18Jan 11, 2018
A beautiful movie. Don't understand the critics who will rate any Star Wars movie high in spite of the wooden plot and acting and then trash this enjoyable and original film of the same type.
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TVJerryJul 28, 2017
This adventure takes place in a future world that's populated by dozens of alien creatures in extraordinary environments. And it's surprising that a film so jammed with fantastic visuals can fall so flat. Two humans (Dane DeHaan and CaraThis adventure takes place in a future world that's populated by dozens of alien creatures in extraordinary environments. And it's surprising that a film so jammed with fantastic visuals can fall so flat. Two humans (Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne) have a mission to save the titular metropolis and ultimately the universe. This is another setback: DeHaan has none of the charm or charisma of an adventure hero and his chemistry with Delevingne never sparks. But most surprising is that director Luc Besson, who's best known for action series (Taken, The Transporter), has created such anemic encounters here. There's plenty of running and fighting, but it's never staged with any creativity or excitement. Even the remarkable sci-fi elements that are crammed into every frame lose some of their spark after a while, plus the mundane writing and leaden drama dilute any appeal offered by the dazzling (and sometimes derivative) imagery.… Expand
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aeroplasmaAug 1, 2017
Valerian does not deserve all the negativity it is currently receiving. The movie had a good story, the actors were not great, but they were good, and the visuals were awesome. Character development was lacking bordering on creepy from theValerian does not deserve all the negativity it is currently receiving. The movie had a good story, the actors were not great, but they were good, and the visuals were awesome. Character development was lacking bordering on creepy from the countless times guy flirt with the leading female. It was a fun experience with great visuals and that's good enough for me. Noone said it was going to be a shakesperean space opera.… Expand
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marcmyworksNov 16, 2017
This movie is epic... an epic pile of crap. We take two space soldiers, with no personality or depth and plunk them in the middle of a badly scripted, poorly executed, over CGI'd and horribly acted sci-fi film where by the end no one caresThis movie is epic... an epic pile of crap. We take two space soldiers, with no personality or depth and plunk them in the middle of a badly scripted, poorly executed, over CGI'd and horribly acted sci-fi film where by the end no one cares who wins. When a film starts with music that sounds cheesy and out of place you know nothing is going to go right.… Expand
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Kelembribor21Feb 6, 2018
So many people like this movie , i worry for future of human kind ...
Thank god for androids i guess.
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Zaine6Dec 10, 2017
Very rarely can a sci fi film hit so many different races, locations and environments in one film. Not to mention with such quality visual effects and animations. This was a real treat. The main pearl aliens planet, behaviors and look were soVery rarely can a sci fi film hit so many different races, locations and environments in one film. Not to mention with such quality visual effects and animations. This was a real treat. The main pearl aliens planet, behaviors and look were so unique that I was intrigued. What also struck me as surprising and kept me intrigued was the unique relationship unfolding between the two main characters. Finally, the lead female actor who played Laureline perfectly hit the alluring 'sexy' aspect that I felt they were trying to include in there and reproduce Fifth Element with Leeloo.… Expand
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someone132Aug 12, 2017
The main problem with Valerian is that it's less of a sci-fi movie than it is a really dumb romantic comedy that just happens to have aliens and technology letting you exist and travel through several dimensions at once (used for an actionThe main problem with Valerian is that it's less of a sci-fi movie than it is a really dumb romantic comedy that just happens to have aliens and technology letting you exist and travel through several dimensions at once (used for an action scene early on, then NEVER becomes relevant later on, when it would've solved A LOT of problems.) Moreover, it's a romantic comedy whose lead characters are openly callous (ignoring allies getting killed as a direct result of their action in favour of more "flirty" chitchat) and are so unlikeable you totally do not care whether or not they get together.

Yet, this is all the plot is interested in: most of their shared dialogue is creepy "flirting", and very little screentime is devoted to addressing their supposed mission as opposed to them having to rescue each other from completely irrelevant doldrums that only exist to cram in more action scenes and give other characters a chance to pontificate on their supposed love and how they should be together. It's sickening, especially when practically all those side characters are a lot more interesting than these leads (with the exception of THREE Jar Jar clones that crop up way too often, especially for a film made a whole decade after Star Wars prequels concluced.) I suppose all of these flaws were probably present in the source material (1960's French comic book just called "Valerian and Laureline"), but that doesn't make it look any better on screen.

The "main plot" to do with their missions, or what there is of one, is also not great to say the least: it's something like a cross between Avatar and that Star Trek movie about whales, with a very pointedly "noble savage"-like race (though again, that might have looked fresh and topical when it came out and hippies were all the rage), and what now seems like parallels refugee crisis, but at the time was probably intended to mirror Algerian and Indochina wars France went through at the time, and likely nuclear testing as well. While it would've probably still looked silly, it might've been compelling if more screentime was devoted to developing these ideas, as opposed to all the reasoning being dumped in the 10 minutes close at the end.… Expand
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FlexedacornJul 31, 2017
Luc Besson’s Valerian adaptation based on the French comic of the same name is visually stunning but unfortunately that’s about all it was. Some of the creatures in the film looked very similar to Luc Besson’s other movie “The Fifth Element”,Luc Besson’s Valerian adaptation based on the French comic of the same name is visually stunning but unfortunately that’s about all it was. Some of the creatures in the film looked very similar to Luc Besson’s other movie “The Fifth Element”, which was a nice throw back. The main protagonists were not as memorable or likeably as some of the other space operas, but good enough to move the plot along. I didn’t mind Dane Dehann, but I can honestly say I have not like Cara Delevingne acting in any of the movies I have seen her in. She frankly comes across as wooden with most of her lines. If I had to take one good thing from Valerian other than the visuals, I would say the technology concepts were cool. It was the first Sci Fi film in a while to really show me advance technology concepts that felt alien. Overall if you like Sci Fi films you will probably find enjoyment in this one, if you’re a fan of a more emotionally deep film then this one is passable.… Expand
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TheWaffleJul 23, 2017
A great science fiction romp. The film speeds by so many interesting visuals and ideas pulling you into the next one before you've barely caught your breath. However, this is definitely not a film for everyone, it is outlandish and bizarreA great science fiction romp. The film speeds by so many interesting visuals and ideas pulling you into the next one before you've barely caught your breath. However, this is definitely not a film for everyone, it is outlandish and bizarre and will often contradict its own world's rules several times in the same scene. You should definitely go in with more of a Monty Python mentality and less of a Star Wars mentality. The only major issue I had was with a 30-minute plot cul de sac right in the middle of the film. Rihanna shows up for a goofy and awkward side story that should have been completely cut from the final film; it merely provides a long distraction from the main plot and adds nothing to the overarching story. I love that she's bringing people into the theaters for fun action sci-fi films like Battleship and Valerian, but they're clearly creating custom characters for her that just aren't very good. I loved everything before she shows up and after she leaves.… Expand
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blankwaveJul 24, 2017
Just another movie proving to me that critics really don't know how to go to the movies and just have FUN sometimes. The plot kinda stretched a bit, there are moments of terrible acting, but the film knows that it's just trying to have fun,Just another movie proving to me that critics really don't know how to go to the movies and just have FUN sometimes. The plot kinda stretched a bit, there are moments of terrible acting, but the film knows that it's just trying to have fun, and at that it exceeds. I'm a long time fan of the French comic book series and I feel like this did pretty good justice. And finally, the 3D is definitely the best 3D I've ever seen, better than Avatar (which looked amazing but was not a very good film). Sadly we'll probably never see the characters in a sequel as the critics basically shot this movie in the heart.… Expand
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FarhanFirozJul 21, 2017
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is Luc Besson's ambitious project and really big letdown as well. The Movie has awestruck visuals which are out of this world and absolutely brilliant creativity in its world building and aliens.Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is Luc Besson's ambitious project and really big letdown as well. The Movie has awestruck visuals which are out of this world and absolutely brilliant creativity in its world building and aliens. Apart
from that the movie has nothing to offer. It got caught up in the visuals that the movie really lacks character development with really cheesy dialogues and humor not landing always and a really convoluted plot.… Expand
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RelaxedmikeAug 1, 2017
Very good special effects, costumes and creatures. Beautiful scenery and filming. But how come the main characters were not developed. The humor sucked and the lead characters had virtually no chemistry. It would seem if you go all out onVery good special effects, costumes and creatures. Beautiful scenery and filming. But how come the main characters were not developed. The humor sucked and the lead characters had virtually no chemistry. It would seem if you go all out on developing such stunning effects for a movie, the plot would be just a tad better. I'm givin it a 5 and a half. If you had thrown in some free popcorn I could have called it a 6..at the most!… Expand
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DownUndaAug 21, 2017
I watched the movie without reading any reviews, nor seeing any trailers. I just wanted to watch good SciFi movie. After I saw the critic reviews I was surprise of their negative views. To be honest the pace, the story (if a bit soft) wasI watched the movie without reading any reviews, nor seeing any trailers. I just wanted to watch good SciFi movie. After I saw the critic reviews I was surprise of their negative views. To be honest the pace, the story (if a bit soft) was creative and entertaining and this is exactly what you want to see in a SciFi movie. I like directors and producers that are bold and create a store which is probably not for everyone. You can see the amount of effort and passion everyone gave to bring this movie to life. The movie was not perfect, but definitely an unexpected exciting journey.… Expand
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DomgwyDec 18, 2017
Valerian and the City of A Thousand Planets is perhaps the greatest example of style over substance in modern film history.

Luc Besson is such a huge fan of the comic book source material he has worked tirelessly to bring the film to the bigValerian and the City of A Thousand Planets is perhaps the greatest example of style over substance in modern film history.

Luc Besson is such a huge fan of the comic book source material he has worked tirelessly to bring the film to the big screen, seeking funding from multiple independent bodies to make it the most expensive indie movie of all time. Unfortunately for the director, the end result is an absolute mess.

The film starts with a spectacular montage telling 400 years of exposition as the titular city slowly grows from an Earth space station. Soundtracked by David Bowie’s Space Oddity, this is by far the best sequence of the film. Unfortunately, it’s all down hill from there.

Despite some genuinely great visual artistry, Valerian is spoiled by stilted dialogue, a meandering plot and two horribly miscast leads.

It’s hard to think of an on-screen couple with less chemistry than Dane DaHaan and Cara Delevingne as Valerian and Laureline.

After the initial exposition of the opening scenes, it is their relationship that is the key focus of the film, with the plot very much secondary.

Unfortunately, the pair have no spark whatsoever and just sort of say their lines at each other in wooden, bland exchanges that are often cringe worthy and painful to watch.

Dane DeHann can be good, his performance in Chronicle gave us a glimpse at a realistic super-villain origin story, and for the first half of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 he made a pretty credible Harry Osborne. Here though it becomes clear that ‘swash-buckling, womanising, space agent’ is not in his repertoire. The actor is just lacking that elusive quality that you can’t really teach — charisma.

Delevingne is another story all together. At this point I’ve seen two of her cinematic outings — last year’s Suicide Squad and now Valerian. So for me, she is two for two in terms of god awful, wooden and almost film killing performances. It’s hard to get into specifics but from what I can tell she doesn’t seem to get how ‘acting’ works beyond wearing the clothes she’s told to wear and saying the words she’s told to say. As I said though, I haven’t seen Paper Towns for all I know she could be great, judging by Valerian though, it doesn’t look likely.

As the film moves on the plot about the wrongful near extinction of a species fades into the background. When it does resurface the plotting and painfully basic dialogue can barely keep it chugging along. For the most part though, the film is concerned with Valerian and Laureline and how much they care about each other/work well together/should be a couple etc. none of which works due to the aforementioned lack of chemistry.

Ultimately Valerian comes across as a poor man’s Guardians of the Galaxy and essentially shows us what might have been given some alternative casting. The reason both Guardians films work so well is the interplay between the characters, without that the films would have just been a mixture of bright colours and fun noises, and that is basically what Valerian has ended up as.

Even the visual flare of the earlier scenes gives way about half way through proceedings. After setting up a huge universe full of different species and alien environments, Besson for some reason decides we should spend the back half in the dimly lit sewers and underbelly of ‘The City of A Thousand Planets’.

The final nails in the coffin are a couple of bizarre cameo appearances from Rihanna and Ethan Hawke (what are you doing?)

I would say Rihanna’s inclusion drags the film down but the leads are already doing a pretty good job of that themselves. Instead, her section is another speed bump in a film that makes 2 hours and change feel like an eternity.

By the time the final battle gets going, we’re all past the point of caring and no amount of laser gun fights and killer robots can save us (and they usually save everything).

I’m sure Valerian will have its supporters from its pre-existing fan base, but the terrible casting accompanied by a script that has clearly been written by someone without a full grasp of the English language means it has ended up as a convoluted mess without enough flair or imagination to make it worthwhile.

There is something to be said for films that are ‘so bad they’re good’ (see my Fast and Furious 8 review for further details). Valerian, however, is just plain bad. Maybe it will become a cult classic in the future, ultimately though the film will always go down as a missed opportunity. If, for whatever reason, you do end up watching it, I have one piece of advice — in your head recast Dane DeHann and Cara Delevingne with Tom Hiddleston and Emma Stone. Better isn’t it?… Expand
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Jess_HillAug 11, 2017
The opening sequence of this film is a delight, with a montage that instills a heightened sense of curiosity about a rich and cosmopolitan universe. From such promise, however, Besson provides a film which falls so spectacularly short ofThe opening sequence of this film is a delight, with a montage that instills a heightened sense of curiosity about a rich and cosmopolitan universe. From such promise, however, Besson provides a film which falls so spectacularly short of expectations as to induce an incandescent rage at having to endure the inexorable torment of futile hope that something, anything, might redeem the experience and justify your time. The pacing is lethargic and the editing lacks coherence, the script is utterly woeful, and the chemistry between the lead couple is more akin to siblings than lovers (decidedly not of the Lannister variety!) making for some excruciating moments. Performances are wooden and without charm, and the desired social and political commentary languishes in unsophisticated banality, devoid of any emotional resonance. The storyline had some brief moments of promise, but the plot is a sieve, and whilst there is some excellent creature design and moments of cinematic grandeur, these are few and far between and fail to redeem the film from the inconsistent abyss of boring mediocrity in which it wallows. 3.23/10… Expand
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BellaSwan1992Nov 5, 2017
The visuals are gorgeous and surprisingly creative given how safe Hollywood plays it these days, but beyond that it's a trainwreck. The plot is a mess, the dialogue is brutally stilted, awkward, and exposition-heavy, and above all theyThe visuals are gorgeous and surprisingly creative given how safe Hollywood plays it these days, but beyond that it's a trainwreck. The plot is a mess, the dialogue is brutally stilted, awkward, and exposition-heavy, and above all they completely wreck both the lead characters. Valerian is supposed to be a lantern-jawed He-Man ladykiller but here he's a dead-eyed twink, and Laureline is supposed to be bubbly, feminine, and lovable (and totally in love with Valerian), but they've made her a scowling, frigid harridan obsessed with her career.

Just read the comics, they are 1000x better and will underline just how badly they botched this adaptation.… Expand
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SfuraiJul 24, 2017
Valerian is a breath of fresh air for the Sci-Fi genre. If you want to see a future cult classic, before it's time, space adventure then you will be hard pressed to find a better movie that scratches that itch this year than Valerian.
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nedykenAug 2, 2017
Some of the worst acting/writing I've ever seen in any movie - ever. Visually there's some cool stuff here, but it's doesn't give you much reason to root for the lead character. I liked Dane Dahaan in "Chronicle", but I don't understand hisSome of the worst acting/writing I've ever seen in any movie - ever. Visually there's some cool stuff here, but it's doesn't give you much reason to root for the lead character. I liked Dane Dahaan in "Chronicle", but I don't understand his casting in this role at all. They are a lock to win Razzie awards.… Expand
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BlanasAug 18, 2017
Great movie with cool visual effects and non-obvious story. Aliens and other worlds are very interestingly done. Lots of good humor. Great sound effects.
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demonbrownieJul 26, 2017
It's visually stunning, but the story felt underwhelming. This film had a chance to be big. If you're going in for a great story, don't because the movie won't deliver that to you. The two lead characters though....uhh no chemistry betweenIt's visually stunning, but the story felt underwhelming. This film had a chance to be big. If you're going in for a great story, don't because the movie won't deliver that to you. The two lead characters though....uhh no chemistry between the two so it was hard to watch.… Expand
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moviestalkerAug 3, 2017
[TL;DR]The best way to describe this movie would be 'Fifth Element' without the plot. When somewhere within a movie trailer you see the words: "From the director of insert-your-favorite-movie-here" you know it's going to be an average[TL;DR]The best way to describe this movie would be 'Fifth Element' without the plot. When somewhere within a movie trailer you see the words: "From the director of insert-your-favorite-movie-here" you know it's going to be an average experience. I really wanted to give Luc Besson, the benefit of the doubt here yet 'Valerian and the city of a thousand planets' just fails miserably. I really wonder when people will finally get tired of these plotless movies that are overloaded with cgi crap. Since Michael Bay has - once again - proven that you can make billions of dollars with this concept, I doubt it will be any time soon.… Expand
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terenceJul 30, 2017
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets immerses you in a unique scifi fantasy world teeming with aliens and wondrous sights. Despite the weak plot, poor script, rushed character development, and typical sexist treatment of the femaleValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets immerses you in a unique scifi fantasy world teeming with aliens and wondrous sights. Despite the weak plot, poor script, rushed character development, and typical sexist treatment of the female lead, I did find the movie enjoyable and memorable. I hope the movie does sufficiently well to encourage movie makers to continue to take chances on ambitious projects like this.… Expand
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roastbirdJul 21, 2017
This is a fine movie you can go and watch for a boring afternoon. I quite enjoyed watching this movie and so is everyone sat next to me. But release on the same day with Dunkirk is a very bad decision. If you are making decisions which movieThis is a fine movie you can go and watch for a boring afternoon. I quite enjoyed watching this movie and so is everyone sat next to me. But release on the same day with Dunkirk is a very bad decision. If you are making decisions which movie to go for this weekend and if you are not interested in Dunkirk, this movie will worth your money.

So let me first talk about what is bad:
1. Trailer. Just terrible. Misleading trailer.

2. Story. The story is not that "bad", However, this is a mix of the star trek and the star wars. I had a feeling that "this is star trek beyond" since the beginning to the end.

3. The setting: as title said, this is a movie about "the city of thousand planet", however, the story itself doesn't adapt such nice setting. The story has nothing to do with this "the city of thousand planet". If I change this movie to "Valerian and The death star" it still works. Such a waste!

Let's talk about what is good.

1. CG. Like some users said above, the director is going to have the same life where Zack Snyder will live the rest of his life. The CGI is good. However this is not a selling point in 2017. I promise you if we put this movie in 2008, that's a winner. As for today, it is really not important.

2. Cara Delevingne. Holy **** I just can't stop looking at her the whole movie, she got all my attention and I don't really care about what on earth this movie is talking about. she is so pretty. HEY, why this is called "Valerian and the city of a thousand planets". Change to "Laureline and the city of a thousand planets" please.

3. Rihanna. That's the best 5 mins in the movie. You will know what I am talking about if you go watching this movie.

Overall, this is a fine movie worth your 5 dollar ticket. The movie is full of amazing idea but the director didn't make it in good use.

I will give it a 6 and 1 extra points for Sergeant Laureline.… Expand
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sevenoftwoJul 25, 2017
This film is simple fun with highly creative visual elements. If you go into it with an open mind, I'm sure you'll be impressed and enjoy yourself. If you're looking for a deep, challenging, dark, or thought-provoking film, this is notThis film is simple fun with highly creative visual elements. If you go into it with an open mind, I'm sure you'll be impressed and enjoy yourself. If you're looking for a deep, challenging, dark, or thought-provoking film, this is not going to satisfy you. This is sci-fi at its most campy and imaginative, which can be so entertaining if you're open to it!… Expand
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tonycwJul 23, 2017
Visually STUNNING on a par with Avatar.
Action, Adventure, humor - and an element of mystery...
Valerian and Laureline deliver the goods!!!
Personally, I enjoyed it TEN TIMEs better than Guardians 2. Just relax and enjoy the ride!
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SixpackbunnyJul 23, 2017
Amazing and alluring graphics, accompanied by an unbelievably fast pace storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat form the beginning to the end. It is a great movie for any sci-fi lovers out there, giving a fresh and bold twist toAmazing and alluring graphics, accompanied by an unbelievably fast pace storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat form the beginning to the end. It is a great movie for any sci-fi lovers out there, giving a fresh and bold twist to the typical space adventures. Definitely a must watch for those who are looking for something new and unorthodox.… Expand
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cephaloJul 22, 2017
Absolutely delivers on the awesome trailer. People are too cynical for a silly fantasy movie, and the theater was half empty, but it's an injustice that will probably deny me a sequel. This was a fun movie with cooler aliens than Star Wars.Absolutely delivers on the awesome trailer. People are too cynical for a silly fantasy movie, and the theater was half empty, but it's an injustice that will probably deny me a sequel. This was a fun movie with cooler aliens than Star Wars. Actors did a great job with a script that wasn't as bad as some say. Worth the price of admission. I want another movie.… Expand
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BertoflyingfoxJul 22, 2017
I enjoyed the hell out of this movie. It's indie nature shines through and gives way to truly unique sci-fi (and even borderline cyberpunk) elements. The troopers in this space opera can actually aim!!

I feel maybe 15 minutes could have beenI enjoyed the hell out of this movie. It's indie nature shines through and gives way to truly unique sci-fi (and even borderline cyberpunk) elements. The troopers in this space opera can actually aim!!

I feel maybe 15 minutes could have been shaved off, with its weakest points being Rihanna's sub-plot and some needless mushiness in the final act. Still, it wasn't enough to stop me from enjoying the film and talking over certains scenes with my wife.

Despite a few cheesy lines, the relationship between the two lead actors felt pretty realistic to me, a husband of 6 years.

Side-Note: Valerian came well before Star Wars...best recognize and respect :p… Expand
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LongstraddleJul 24, 2017
Overall the movie was very disappointing. Mostly due to the story and the two main protagonists. However, the basic setting (i.e. the city of a thousand planets) in which the story takes place is interesting and is the only reason why IOverall the movie was very disappointing. Mostly due to the story and the two main protagonists. However, the basic setting (i.e. the city of a thousand planets) in which the story takes place is interesting and is the only reason why I awarded any points to this movie. Taking Avatar as a benchmark, I evaluate the movie the following way: The development of the plot is way below the benchmark and not convincing. At no moment i was touched or surprised by the story: It just didnt make any sense. The acting was below the benchmark. The relation between the protagonist seemed artificial: The "romance" is rather ridiculous and convinced me at no point of time. My conclusion is: if you expect something comparable to Avatar, you will be extremely disappointed. If you expect a good and convincing plot, you will be extremely disappoined. If you expect a few nice pictures, and a few funny moments, you will be satisfied. For me personally watching this movie was a waste of both time and money.… Expand
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VadertimeJul 21, 2017
Where do I begin. I went to see it last night and although I was not bored or looking at my watch for the over 2 hours of impressive sets and special effects, I came away a bit empty. It was like eating rice cakes. Flavorless, tasteless andWhere do I begin. I went to see it last night and although I was not bored or looking at my watch for the over 2 hours of impressive sets and special effects, I came away a bit empty. It was like eating rice cakes. Flavorless, tasteless and having the texture of styrofoam. This is nowhere as good as "The Fifth Element", which was a mind-blowing spectacle that broke all kinds of barriers for the sci-fi genre. Think of this as a lite, a very lite version of that movie from 20 years ago. Remember that Wendy's commercial from the 1980's - Where's the beef?… Expand
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MisterMolluskJul 25, 2017
I went in with low expectations, but was surprised at every turn. The movie is goofy, but the fantastic visuals and a story that is willing to take some risks and not be your typical paint by numbers summer blockbuster makes this one of myI went in with low expectations, but was surprised at every turn. The movie is goofy, but the fantastic visuals and a story that is willing to take some risks and not be your typical paint by numbers summer blockbuster makes this one of my favorite films of the year.… Expand
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DavideverJul 28, 2017
Sometimes I just don't get the critics. Is it because this movie is French? Does the Hollywood blockbusters industry feel threatened in any way by a French movie other than from the independant movance? It is really to be wondered when youSometimes I just don't get the critics. Is it because this movie is French? Does the Hollywood blockbusters industry feel threatened in any way by a French movie other than from the independant movance? It is really to be wondered when you read the critic of that guy in the Hollywood Reporter. Everybody is entitled to its own opinion to be sure, but I'm puzzled by such subjectivity. Praising random Blockbusters with no imagination whatsoever and crappy plot and litterally destroying one (arrgh French) with imagination, crasy effects and original premises. Yes, for sure, the scenario could have been maybe refined in some places, but nothing that justify a 20 whereas other movies with nothing more than this one (Guardian of Galaxies opus 1 for example? with its pushy and already seen pushline like "Oh yeah!!"). I mean, really? One thing people, once again everybody is entitled to his/her opinion, but give it a try. Don't let those shamy critics discourage you to watch that movie. And then, if you don't like it, you're perfectly entitled to that and I would be very much interested to read a review with constructive critics! Not those crappy review of so-called professionals. Cheers!… Expand
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MadDadJul 30, 2017
I liked this movie very much. The critics, again, are wrong. It reminds me of a mix of Avatar, The Fith Element and Guardians of the Galaxy. Absolutely worth it, a Must See.
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CHEENYUSAug 2, 2017
Let`s start positive with this review:
The universe is pretty cool.
That`s it. Everything asides from it is wasting a lot of potential or is just bad. The two main-characters are agents, why do they act like Jar-Jar-Binks? There is little toLet`s start positive with this review:
The universe is pretty cool.
That`s it.
Everything asides from it is wasting a lot of potential or is just bad. The two main-characters are agents, why do they act like Jar-Jar-Binks? There is little to nothing story until the end. The humor was mostly very cringy and just not funny. Some of the aliens look extremely bad animated.
There is a lot negative to say about this movie, I think you already got it that I don`t like it.… Expand
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ikejdAug 4, 2017
A confused and rather bland film. While it can certainly boast of stunning visuals(though no more than we see in the trailers) there is little else redeeming about Valerian. Its plot is confused and takes far to long to actually begin. TheA confused and rather bland film. While it can certainly boast of stunning visuals(though no more than we see in the trailers) there is little else redeeming about Valerian. Its plot is confused and takes far to long to actually begin. The stars seem uninspired and their chemistry and 'banter' is forced, artificial, and rather grinding to watch. The Rihanna cameo is particularly awful, her character is briefly introduced, she gives us a dance, imparts some love advice to the protagonist then promptly dies. You will be spend your entire viewing experience waiting for the film to improve, only to find it has ended.

The film is more of a Lucy than a Fifth Element unfortunately.… Expand
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SpangleJul 25, 2017
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is a film that Luc Besson is the perfect man to bring forth to cinemas everywhere. An imaginative filmmaker, as demonstrated with The Fifth Element, the source material's imagination is renowned dueValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is a film that Luc Besson is the perfect man to bring forth to cinemas everywhere. An imaginative filmmaker, as demonstrated with The Fifth Element, the source material's imagination is renowned due to how it influenced the decades of science fiction films and universes that came in its wake. Set in the 28th Century, Valerian introduces the audience to the world as it is at the time. At the height of inter-species relations, the world has come together to create a floating city called, "Alpha". Playing host to species from every corner of the world in order to have all of them share knowledge with one another, it should come as no surprise that Alpha will also play host to a cover-up. Dreaming of an unknown species that relies upon the power found within a special pearl, Agent Valerian (Dane DeHaan) comes to realize that this species did once exist and is now subject to a cover-up hiding their destruction and existence from records. With the help of partner Agent Laureline (Cara Delevingne), it is up to the duo to reveal the secrets that lie within the heart of the Alpha ecosystem.

Unfortunately, Valerian is a film that greatly disappoints. Despite the strong pairing of director and material, as well as a largely strong casting job, the film winds up slipping up continuously. By the end, it is clear that one thing is true: the film would have been a lot better if it were not serious. Playing too often like a great satire on society by Paul Verhoeven, Valerian is instead Luc Besson making a film with dialogue and plotting so bad, it just has to be a satire. Unfortunately, it is not satire. Far too many lines elicit unintentional laughter. A saccharine explanation from Laureline to Valerian on what it means to love somebody is met by DeHaan uttering out, "I'd die for you." At the end of the film, when Valerian gives Laureline a ring, she says, "That's so romantic." One can argue that Valerian is a bit ahead of its time and will eventually find its audience, but lines such as these will never work. Future praise will have to note the way in which the film's dialogue slacks throughout or else that praise can be easily written off.

The film's dialogue and writing is the type that really leaves nothing to chance. Having characters explain their emotions and every feeling - especially in the dreadfully developed romance between Valerian and Laureline - the film trusts the audience to do very little in the way of thinking. Instead, it opts to spell out every detail to you, even if it is entirely frivolous. Often times, characters pop up and either explain their role to the audience or somebody else will have dialogue dedicated solely to explaining who they are and what that person will do in the story. Exposition-heavy lines regarding the world of Alpha, how everybody comes to share knowledge there, and the various groups found in the city, are not just forced, but horrifically written. Are we really to assume that two federal agents tasked with impossible missions have no idea who lives on Alpha? It is the center of their universe, yet they have no clue what happens there and need to have it explained to them? Hard to believe, at best. Thus, Besson needs to sprinkle it in the film in various doses. From flat-out having the computer explain it all to characters randomly dropping information about how the world works into an otherwise typical conversation, Valerian takes various approaches to teaching the audience about the world of Alpha. Unfortunately, none of it is useful - literally zero of the characters it introduces and explains pop up in the story - and all of it is heavy-handed anyways. For Valerian, it shortcuts world building by way of exposition. This has the unfortunate side effect of making it feel as though the world of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is not one worth exploring any further.

The way in which the romance between Valerian and Laureline, any character building moments, or side conversations, are written is really where Valerian plays like a satire. Written in such a way that the romance is the type of teenage angst that Nicholas Sparks would churn out to rave reviews among tween girls romanticizing about their first boyfriend, the romance never ceases to be awkward. Ignoring the complete and utter lack of romantic chemistry between Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne, the scenes never work anyways. The filmmakers know what love looks like, so they included scenes that play out these moments. Playful, hurtful, and passionate, the scenes and the way in which they are staged often hint at the skeletal remains of love. Unfortunately, as with any bare bones rendition, it lacks any beating heart or emotion. DeHaan and Delevingne not only fail to sell the romance, but Besson's script fails to instill it with any feeling. It is written to be acted out, so who can truly blame the actors for not being able to bring the dead back to life.… Expand
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askmuzicaAug 7, 2017
this movie is definietly underrated. Really pleased I have choosen to see this movie and I am definietly recommending to my friends as I am sure they will enjoy too.
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Ben_tasticAug 11, 2017
Super cool experience. Why u complain about the non existent story :D not every movie has a clear storyline. I gave the movie 10 to neutralize the haters.
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donelsonAug 26, 2017
The secret to this movie is to see it twice, preferably with at least a week between viewings... On the first viewing, you are overwhelmed by the visuals, the creativity, and the confusing plot. You come out of the cinema saying "what wasThe secret to this movie is to see it twice, preferably with at least a week between viewings... On the first viewing, you are overwhelmed by the visuals, the creativity, and the confusing plot. You come out of the cinema saying "what was that?" and then over the next week or two, bits of the movie tease you into "maybe I should see that again", much like my first viewing of The Fifth Element so many years ago.

Then on the second viewing, the plot is "out of your way", and you can focus on how all the wonderful imagery, action and performances come together, especially that of Dane DeHaan as Valerian and Cara Delevingne as Laureline. They are quite charming, and the dialogue is witty without being self-concious.

After the second viewing, I went away feeling far more entertained and awed by the whole concoction, and even with the feeling.... "I want to see it AGAIN" (just like The Fifth Element) !… Expand
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EludiumQ36Nov 25, 2017
Look, whatever you think of "Valerian..." you have to admit it's a VFX fest. Seriously, it needs to win awards for this level of effort. As for the film itself, I like Luc Besson and you'll see a lot of his famous "The Fifth Element" in this,Look, whatever you think of "Valerian..." you have to admit it's a VFX fest. Seriously, it needs to win awards for this level of effort. As for the film itself, I like Luc Besson and you'll see a lot of his famous "The Fifth Element" in this, and it also looks like he borrowed the Na'vi from Cameron's "Avatar". He got so many parts of this film right but the leads are serious impediments. Dane and Cara just don't have the gravitas to lead this. Dane, at age 30, comes off as juvenile and in need of good spanking and Cara at least attempts to bring some level of maturity but falls short. Also, Dane sounds a lot like Keanu Reeves in portions of this and that doesn't benefit him. I don't know how much Luc was involved in their casting but it's a big fail and may be the big reason this film didn't score better. Also, the haphazard way they tied up the end of the film by wasting a lot of time with a pointless blaster fight hurt it. The film just wasn't fully baked.… Expand
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reviewfrom19842Jul 30, 2017
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets for what it was it was pretty entertaining. .
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AthanasiosTJan 13, 2018
What SW (third trilogy) should/could have been. A poetic space opera, with an endless source of imagination. SFX at their best, costumes and unbelievable colors. If only, the two primary characters could be better acted, it would have been aWhat SW (third trilogy) should/could have been. A poetic space opera, with an endless source of imagination. SFX at their best, costumes and unbelievable colors. If only, the two primary characters could be better acted, it would have been a masterpiece.… Expand
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Nobilis1984Aug 6, 2017
More shades like the sun. Sunny side: - optically wonderfully formed figures - imaginative surroundings - single wonderful scenes - good action scenes Shadow sides: - The story is dull - The principal characters provide her roles badly. AsMore shades like the sun. Sunny side: - optically wonderfully formed figures - imaginative surroundings - single wonderful scenes - good action scenes Shadow sides: - The story is dull - The principal characters provide her roles badly. As lovers they are not plausible. - The humor does not come. ---------------------------------------- Very good special effects, costumes and creatures. Beautiful scenery and filming, however, concerning the contents weakly. It erinner something to "John Carter. This film looked also good and was concerning the contents a flop.… Expand
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Voodoo123Jun 3, 2018
True to his fith element orgins Besson's Valerian COATP is an incredible visual journey. Excellent soundtrack and engaging cast elevate this movie high above the more recent big budget western scifi offerings. Genuinely laughed a few times.True to his fith element orgins Besson's Valerian COATP is an incredible visual journey. Excellent soundtrack and engaging cast elevate this movie high above the more recent big budget western scifi offerings. Genuinely laughed a few times. Some great edge of your seat comic book style offerings. Fantastic creature effects and designs. Its sheer ingenuity raises the bar for scifi popcorn outings to come.… Expand
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JeanDuchampJan 12, 2018
It seems, there exists a plot against this movie, I don't know why but many people are up in arms about it. I'd watched it the second time to check my feelings - everything's OK with the movie, something's wrong with the people. You know,It seems, there exists a plot against this movie, I don't know why but many people are up in arms about it. I'd watched it the second time to check my feelings - everything's OK with the movie, something's wrong with the people. You know, the same people who give "Valerian" lowest grades on the reason that movie's plot is not enough cohesive and actors are not good enough, gives "10" to "Noah" and "Jupiter Ascending"! The same people who give "Valerian" lowest grade on the base that its plot is poorly written, highly appreciate "Jurassic World". People who hate "Valerian" for the reason that its story is underwhelming, give "9" to 'Spider-Man: Homecoming". People who call it "an epic pile of crap" appreciate instead "Thor: Ragnarok" and "Fantastic Beasts"... And so on! It has no meaning, no logic, no sense at all! It's a pure hatred, nothing more, and I ask why?!!Why as soon as something outstanding and worth mentioning appears in the mainstream, there emerges a hoard of detractors who instantly begin slinging mud at it? Yes, it's a pure entertainment but it's absolutely good as an entertainment. You know, it's not about CGIs, it's all about talent and imagination and how we use them. What does it teach us? To enjoy and value the life, of course, what else? I truly liked it and I sincerely thank Luc Besson for making a good engaging movie where he somehow contrived to avoid some standard stale and hollow issues that now seem almost unavoidable, e.g.: social and family values theme, clerical propaganda, good people organizing for the struggle against bad authorities, hyper-muscled superheroes saving the world, super-villains with super-powers, static talking heads lost in endless dialogs intended to somehow patch holes in a plot etc. And my special thanks to Luc for engaging for the leading roles actors, not "stars"! You know, not Tom Cruise or something of that kind! 7.5/10… Expand
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UncreativeNameAug 12, 2017
Cliche.. but good CGI, well, at the very beginning you can just guess who's the villain of the movie, also.. sometimes there were unnecessary scenes in the movie.. and sometimes you will feel that Valerian doesn't have a good role as the mainCliche.. but good CGI, well, at the very beginning you can just guess who's the villain of the movie, also.. sometimes there were unnecessary scenes in the movie.. and sometimes you will feel that Valerian doesn't have a good role as the main character or like he's just not the main character..… Expand
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freelittlebirdsDec 4, 2017
This score is for the Blu-ray version without 3d. After reading the critic reviews which I'm beginning to realize can be totally wrong, I skipped the movie at the theaters and waited for it to come out on Blu-ray. Unfortunately, the USThis score is for the Blu-ray version without 3d. After reading the critic reviews which I'm beginning to realize can be totally wrong, I skipped the movie at the theaters and waited for it to come out on Blu-ray. Unfortunately, the US didn't get a 3d version and I had to watch it in 2d. Still this is a very interesting scifi movie and it does do a fine job of bringing to life a comic book. I loved the visuals and the story was fine by me. The most telling sign of all was that my son who had played soccer the whole day wanted to watch the whole thing even though he was exhausted:-)

Could it have been epic or better? Absolutely! The main issue I had was with the actors and particularly the main actor - this was not the right casting choice. He doesn't seem happy and he can't play smug either. Besson is a master at picking good actors for roles which is very surprising to see him fail in that regard here.

If you look at the Professional, Luc Besson brought us Natalie Portman, Jean Reno and Gary Oldman.

In the 5th Element or the Professional, he brought us Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich and Chris Tucker.

I think if he had picked better actors with better chemistry, this movie would have been much better.



Other than that, the movie was beautiful and fun to watch.… Expand
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ganglioApr 29, 2018
I love this movie. Normally it is a good thing to follow user reviews instead of critics. After having been disappointed with a lot of movies lately (star wars last jedi, guardians of the galaxy vol. 2), this movie is absolute greatI love this movie. Normally it is a good thing to follow user reviews instead of critics. After having been disappointed with a lot of movies lately (star wars last jedi, guardians of the galaxy vol. 2), this movie is absolute great entertainment. Don't take the movie too seriously (it doesn't take itself too seriously) and you will be in for a good 2 hours. I don't get why star wars the last jedi gets 85 from critics (4.6 from users) and this one 51 (and 6.4 from users). Similar stuff on rotten tomatoes.

The main guy character is not likeable and frankly, a bit dumb. But I think the director is playing with clichées here and I am astonished that the critics didn't get that.

The main plot and what humanity is capable off has still some message. Read Ender series for more similar stuff.… Expand
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NeteroDec 28, 2017
30 premières minutes:

J'ai trouvé l'introduction excellente. C'est beau, c'est créatif, et immersif, avec un casting et une musique de qualité. L'idée de ce vaisseau-planète m'a immédiatement séduit. La multitude de race, et leurs30 premières minutes:

J'ai trouvé l'introduction excellente. C'est beau, c'est créatif, et immersif, avec un casting et une musique de qualité. L'idée de ce vaisseau-planète m'a immédiatement séduit. La multitude de race, et leurs personnalité promettait un divertissement de haute qualité..... Et puis les dialogues ont commencé... Une véritable DIARRHÉE VERBALE.

90 dernières minutes:

Le film devient une comédie DEBILO-ROMENTICO-DRAMATIQUE. Le scénario est très confus.
Toutes les répliques et situations virent à l'absurde, au point de rendre le film INSUPPORTABLE. C'est même truffé d'incohérences. Est-ce bien le même Luc BESSON qui a fait le 5e élément?… Expand
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gtwistNov 26, 2017
Valerian is actually entertaining, different, and visually stunning. The fact that this movie is not like any other I've seen, makes this movie watchable. However, there are a lot of flaws. The casting is off, and the pacing is off too. Not aValerian is actually entertaining, different, and visually stunning. The fact that this movie is not like any other I've seen, makes this movie watchable. However, there are a lot of flaws. The casting is off, and the pacing is off too. Not a great movie, but it's not bad either.… Expand
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ThaddeusDec 16, 2017
While Rhianna was horrible in this movie, Dane Dehaan, Cara Delevingne, the visual effects, and the action scenes shine in this film. Hope they make sequels to this movie.
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Class_ADec 22, 2017
Yes, this movie has some problems but it is very well made and the visuals are not only stunning but refreshingly original.

That critics pan this movie but praise trash like "The Last Jedi" just means that one should 100% ignore the critics score.
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Dr_SilevMay 21, 2018
Characters: 6/10
Plot: 8/10
Villain: 7,5/10
Worldbuilding: 9/10
CGI: 10/10
Romance: 6,5/10
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FullyHorsedSep 16, 2018
Loved It!! Truly Recommend it. One of my favourites too good actors too,it was a really well made movie.
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Carol_reviewsApr 22, 2019
A terrific imaginative take on the comic book. Besson shows us his most lively animated universe yet; a space opera that feels more ‘ a long time ago’ then any recent installments of that universe we all know and love. Muted performances fromA terrific imaginative take on the comic book. Besson shows us his most lively animated universe yet; a space opera that feels more ‘ a long time ago’ then any recent installments of that universe we all know and love. Muted performances from DeHaan and Delevingne and an uneven script may bog the movie down but there is still much fun to be had.… Expand
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toonsendJul 24, 2017
Walked out. Where to start, poor CGI even for a video game, poor script even for a video game. Clunked along, silly characters that were thrown at us, expecting us to love immediately.
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NCCrankJul 24, 2017
Outstanding visuals, and incredible to see in 3D this movie disappoints slightly in the two leads. They have zero chemistry, and not much acting skill. The somewhat predictable story is told very well, and blends with the visuals to highlightOutstanding visuals, and incredible to see in 3D this movie disappoints slightly in the two leads. They have zero chemistry, and not much acting skill. The somewhat predictable story is told very well, and blends with the visuals to highlight the director's creativity. It's a shame the two main protagonists aren't more engaging. Overall, this is really worth seeing in the theater - if for no other reason than the stellar 3D. Just be prepared to be slightly disappointed in the story due to the lack of chemistry.… Expand
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50footrobotJul 24, 2017
Visually and creatively AMAZING. Worth seeing for that alone. Unfortunately, the main characters lack any real chemistry and seem to succeed in spite of their frivolous behaviour. The romance is forced, the stunning visuals and truly originalVisually and creatively AMAZING. Worth seeing for that alone. Unfortunately, the main characters lack any real chemistry and seem to succeed in spite of their frivolous behaviour. The romance is forced, the stunning visuals and truly original creature and location designs are not.… Expand
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Exist2ResistJul 22, 2017
First the good thing about the movie.
It is visually appealing, the art direction of this film is superb. That is all. Everything else about this movie leaves something to be desired. They tout this as a space opera, it's more a of a spaceFirst the good thing about the movie.
It is visually appealing, the art direction of this film is superb. That is all. Everything else about this movie leaves something to be desired. They tout this as a space opera, it's more a of a space snooze fest. I cringed several times during the movie, when the protagonists were interacting. The script was so poorly written and the character development was non existent. The story arc was as basic as you could get, seems like they dumbed it down for the millennials.
I was bored for the entire 2 hours and 20 min. I kept waiting for the story to start but it never did. Save your money and wait for this to come out in the bargain bin.

Also what is going on with the Chinese Commies having bought out majority of Hollywood.… Expand
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FilmaticJul 22, 2017
Honestly, this movie was all over the place. Superb CGI, world building, and Sci-Fi/fantasy ideas. Very poor story, poor dialogue, poor story telling, poor antagonist, and poor characters. The story basically hopped around arcs like a crackedHonestly, this movie was all over the place. Superb CGI, world building, and Sci-Fi/fantasy ideas. Very poor story, poor dialogue, poor story telling, poor antagonist, and poor characters. The story basically hopped around arcs like a cracked up acid kangaroo without any general direction. While parts of this 'bouncing' were entertaining and general fun, at times I just wanted to throw up. One rescue arc suddenly turned into 5 *vomits*. The romance aspect of the movie were cliche and amped up to the point of being cringe worthy lovey duvey garbage. I generally thought the story was going to build up at some point to something 'larger' than life... but ultimately built up into pretty much the most disappointing finale i could have ever imagined for such a movie with such vivid imagination for world building it's almost as if the writers they hired for the main story arc had some kind of autism or something very painful to follow at times. All in all i'd say it's worth one watch, maybe even two... probably best enjoyed in imax 3D simply due to all of the cool CGI moments. But honestly, i was fairly disappointing by besson. he really needed to pick a better antagonist, story arc, and cut the fat, trim the belly of this rampant over-produced beast of a movie. 5/10… Expand
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MattyMudshovelJul 31, 2017
we had the time to head out and check out the film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) though when purchasing tickets the theater was almost empty, at the same time so was Spiderman Homecoming and all the other big names so wewe had the time to head out and check out the film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) though when purchasing tickets the theater was almost empty, at the same time so was Spiderman Homecoming and all the other big names so we said okay let’s go. Upon arriving we did our normal and ordered our food while we researched the feedback on the movie. Valerian was a film that caught my attention from the trailer and from the day I saw the trailer I knew this film was one for me and we were hopeful.

The film started and immediately I started wondering why all the negative talk about this film? Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets movie is the next level 5th Element, it’s up there with Avatar; this film has everything for sci-fi fans, and it’s equal if not better than Guardians of the Galaxy. Why other than the trailer was there not much of a buzz about this film?

Valerian is a cinematic concept based on the comic from the 60’s, and even then this comic didn’t have a big following; heck we’re comic buffs and hadn’t heard of it until now. This film has made us a fan, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) is quite possibly one of the best sci-fi films released in a long time. The story is funny, fun and very adventurous. The cast fit their roles in Valerian so perfect that at times I felt the 5th Element versus Guardians of the Galaxy vibe with a huge chunk of originality on it. The creativity, graphics, effects, and conception when bringing this film to light from the comic must’ve been quite a choir and you can tell that Luc Besson truly cared about what he was doing with this one.

In short. Graphically stunning! Action Packed through till the end! If you’re a sci-fi fan this is one for you, I hope for a sequel and we will be collecting all of the comics that we can find.… Expand
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shreknelAug 1, 2017
A very fun movie for non-hardcore sci-fi fans and I think even children would get a blast out of seeing this movie. The interaction between the main characters can be viewed as non-realistic and rather adhering to comic-book logic.
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KormosakosJul 21, 2017
I know Luc Besson's work, everyone sais that he is a first class director but from my perspective this movie was one more cause to put him into the same box where Zack Snyder will live the rest of his life. So i would have been impressed ifI know Luc Besson's work, everyone sais that he is a first class director but from my perspective this movie was one more cause to put him into the same box where Zack Snyder will live the rest of his life. So i would have been impressed if this film would have been great. But i could only say that i'm NOT impressed. Although i wasn't disappointed with it even because the screenplay was great and that's a good point from me. I guess we are still waiting for Luc Besson's big entry to the best directors box that contains Quentin Tarantino, Steven Spielberg and obviously Christopher Nolan… Expand
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JoeCoolAug 6, 2017
The movie is visually nothing short of stunning but that's about the only good thing you can say about it. The main actors aren't memorable or even likeable. There is no chemistry between them, the acting is quite forgettable. If you justThe movie is visually nothing short of stunning but that's about the only good thing you can say about it. The main actors aren't memorable or even likeable. There is no chemistry between them, the acting is quite forgettable. If you just want to take in the visuals of this wonderful world on the big screen it's quite the experience, but overall if you're into a movie with deeper meanings, emotions, or even story look elsewhere.… Expand
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BatLunetteAug 11, 2017
I loved the film. I felt like I saw The same Fifth Element, but 5 times in a row. It's overwhelming! The wide range of ideas is fantastic, I want this to become my new favourite media franchise. It already looks better then what other mediaI loved the film. I felt like I saw The same Fifth Element, but 5 times in a row. It's overwhelming! The wide range of ideas is fantastic, I want this to become my new favourite media franchise. It already looks better then what other media franchises could give nowadays. I want the continuation.… Expand
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xeonmagmaJul 22, 2017
Unfortunately I'll probably have trouble articulating my full thoughts on this movie, but it was one of the worst movies I've seen in the last 10 years. My first main issue is with one of the main actors Dane DeHaan, who looks and sounds likeUnfortunately I'll probably have trouble articulating my full thoughts on this movie, but it was one of the worst movies I've seen in the last 10 years. My first main issue is with one of the main actors Dane DeHaan, who looks and sounds like someone high on opiates throughout the entire movie. My second complaint is the incredibly cheesy dialogue, and the lack of on-screen chemistry between the two main actors. After you get past those two horrible aspects of the movie you are greeted with incredibly long, boring, and disjointed side plots that go on long before the actual main plot of the movie is ever realized. The only redeeming part of this movie is some of the CGI, but that's not enough to save it.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeJul 21, 2017
Cheap-shot mediocre attempts to solve his own problems with the film itself, Luc Besson focuses more on what seems more important with Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets than what seems to be a problem with the film itself. YouCheap-shot mediocre attempts to solve his own problems with the film itself, Luc Besson focuses more on what seems more important with Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets than what seems to be a problem with the film itself. You expect someone who did work on The Fifth Element, Lucy, and the Taken trilogy to make this one seem worth watching but even if those films are ever considered watchable, then this film could too, but don't expect to be hyped for this movie. It looks watchable if you can avoid all the flaws, otherwise you'll have to wait for it to go straight to rent.… Expand
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cashiAug 1, 2017
Probably one of the best movies, that i have ever seen. The length is perfect, the scenes are beautiful and the humor is on point. Critics seem to be mentally braindead when reviewing this masterpiece!
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Stewmeister86Aug 17, 2017
I registered just to tell people how awful this movie is. Don't waste your money on this movie. The people who like this movie is probably the same people who say "Grown-ups is good comedy". It's total garbage. Rihanna must be the worstI registered just to tell people how awful this movie is. Don't waste your money on this movie. The people who like this movie is probably the same people who say "Grown-ups is good comedy". It's total garbage. Rihanna must be the worst access I've ever seen.… Expand
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Brent_MarchantJul 23, 2017
Simply put, a big, fat, bloated, incredibly overlong snooze. This poorly written, frequently trite and shamelessly derivative alleged action-adventure saga sapped most of my interest out of me about 20 minutes into its nearly 2.5-hourSimply put, a big, fat, bloated, incredibly overlong snooze. This poorly written, frequently trite and shamelessly derivative alleged action-adventure saga sapped most of my interest out of me about 20 minutes into its nearly 2.5-hour runtime. To make matters worse, this needlessly episodic trial of one's patience features abysmal casting (save for a few supporting players irretrievably trapped in their thankless roles), special effects that seem to exist largely for their own sake and a woefully inadequate back story that cripples the picture almost from the outset. Avoid this one if you possibly can.… Expand
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CplGryphynJul 25, 2017
I found the film to be engaging and easy to follow. Great mix of action and exposition, and a story that - while relatively easy to see through - was interesting to follow. Visually stunning throughout, accompanied by some great musical work.I found the film to be engaging and easy to follow. Great mix of action and exposition, and a story that - while relatively easy to see through - was interesting to follow. Visually stunning throughout, accompanied by some great musical work. The film is not without its flaws, but I am thoroughly happy to have seen this in theatre.… Expand
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noshighJul 28, 2017
If only the two lead characters were good, the chemistry between the two wasn't there at all. The writing is just terrible, it felt bland. Only good thing would probably be the visuals. The stunning CGIs and special effects will not save thisIf only the two lead characters were good, the chemistry between the two wasn't there at all. The writing is just terrible, it felt bland. Only good thing would probably be the visuals. The stunning CGIs and special effects will not save this film so don't expect a sequel.… Expand
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k2kAug 5, 2017
Your enjoyment of this movie depends on how accepting you are of the two leads. Dale Dehane channels 90's Keanu Reeves and is utterly unconvincing as a kick-ass combat veteran who is in love with his partner. Cara Delevingne is completlyYour enjoyment of this movie depends on how accepting you are of the two leads. Dale Dehane channels 90's Keanu Reeves and is utterly unconvincing as a kick-ass combat veteran who is in love with his partner. Cara Delevingne is completly wooden and dull. There is no chemistry between the leads and it was extremely painful to watch. Forgetting all that, the movie itself is quite entertaining and looks spectacular. The leads are so bad though you might not be able to forgive it.… Expand
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onwiththegame56Aug 8, 2017
"Valerian...", in my view, has VG FX, imaginative alien characters, and exotic alien worlds. The make-up and visuals of the aliens are VG. The two lead actors are stilted, stiff, and not believable in their portrayals, their feelings for one"Valerian...", in my view, has VG FX, imaginative alien characters, and exotic alien worlds. The make-up and visuals of the aliens are VG. The two lead actors are stilted, stiff, and not believable in their portrayals, their feelings for one another, and their feelings in general. The script for the two leads is pedestrian/juvenile at best, and the two leads don't even bring that off. The movie reminds me of made-for-TV shows for unsophisticated 12-year olds; that is, regular 12-year-olds wouldn't like it. What a waste of good actors like Clive Owen, Ethan Hawke, John Goodman, and even Rihanna..., all of whom were good, if not great in their portrayals. I would wait for it to arrive on TV. I don't even recommend paying to stream this movie. Two thumbs and tow big toes down.… Expand
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GinaKJul 25, 2017
Overall, I enjoyed this film, although it seemed to go on a bit too long, and the set design was not as original or European as I expected. The politics in the film was perhaps a bit more European since the film seemed to me generally lessOverall, I enjoyed this film, although it seemed to go on a bit too long, and the set design was not as original or European as I expected. The politics in the film was perhaps a bit more European since the film seemed to me generally less forgiving of militarism and imperialism than an American film would be. I found the hero and heroine human and charming, and they were fun to watch throughout the film. Ethan Hawke was great as was Clive Owen – and I really enjoyed Rihanna’s performance, even though I knew nothing about her before I saw this film, except her name.… Expand
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DubeauJul 25, 2017
Valerian is a stunning visual fest. Precise in terms of image and framing. Colourful and with effects that are nothing short of perfect. The acting is unequal because you feel that Cara and Rihanna have the best lines. Valerian is miscast butValerian is a stunning visual fest. Precise in terms of image and framing. Colourful and with effects that are nothing short of perfect. The acting is unequal because you feel that Cara and Rihanna have the best lines. Valerian is miscast but to be fair, the actor is given a succession of one liner in the style of Han Solo. Valerian is not that kind of character in the comics, and it doesn't fit well with DeHaan. The succession of fast action doesn't give us the time to enjoy the characters or the amazing locations that much. Because the action is fast you have no time to reflect on what you see (exception of the movie beginning). The music is sadly forgettable and classic. For a movie about aliens, the music should have followed in that path by being a tad strange. After the Rihanna section the action scenes are becoming too short, almost like they have run out of money. I though that the presence of Rihanna was good, but looking back...it was a big distraction to the story. This movie would have benefited from more interactions between the characters. The original comic isn't short in dialogues, but somehow the movie deviated a lot on that point. Otherwise Valerian is joyful ride and a visual délice. Surely an action flick. I give it a 70% but sadly you won't get to know much about the two main characters or feel for them.… Expand
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electronicoffeeJul 29, 2017
Amazing, intelligent, interesting, and romantic. This is truely how to do a science fiction adventure. It's no 'Fifth Element' but it's damn close. It's WAY **** better than any Star Wars or Star Trek movie that's come out in the last 15-20Amazing, intelligent, interesting, and romantic. This is truely how to do a science fiction adventure. It's no 'Fifth Element' but it's damn close. It's WAY **** better than any Star Wars or Star Trek movie that's come out in the last 15-20 years. Hands down. This movie is a masterpiece and it's sad that most people are focusing on the special effects or just what they see on the trailer. It'll make you laugh, gasp, and cry (no spoilers!) and I could easily see this being an amazing series of movies.… Expand
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maraskywalker14Jul 30, 2017
Loved it! Stunning visuals! Chemistry between main characters was good and awesome story with a mystery. For those thinking no story, it's obvious they don't like to use their brains.
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BondosJul 30, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the movie. The beginning is a little bit boring but as it progresses it starts to become a very fun movie with beautiful CGI and lots of diverse aliens.… Expand
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JessTurnerNov 2, 2017
Less sophisticated than many children's movies, yet too casually violent for children. Reminds me of the a bad late-1990's video game, when pretty colors and no story was in vogue.
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