The Fifth Element is a 1997 French science fiction action film written and directed by Luc Besson. Set in 2257, a cab driver is unwittingly assigned the responsibility of saving a young girl who might ...

Matt Goldberg has been an editor with Collider since 2007. As the site's Chief Film Critic, he has authored hundreds of reviews and covered major film festivals including the Toronto International ...

Big badaboom! In a world where the dystopian gloom of "Blade Runner" long defined the look of movie sci-fi, French auteur Luc Besson's gleefully ridiculous space opera "The Fifth Element" was an ...

Above : Ian Holm, Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich star in the 1997 sci-fi movie “The Fifth Element.” (Photo/Columbia Pictures) Science fiction is never better than when it’s rendered in a crazed state ...

The Fifth Element has a loyal fanbase. But it’s something of a polarizing effort. It’s a film that you either love or hate, without much middle ground. I am a massive fan. But on the other hand, I can ...

Hilary Remley is a News Writer at Collider. She is a recent graduate of SUNY Albany. Fathom Events and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment have just announced that the beloved sci-fi film The Fifth ...

Milla Jovovich was at the forefront of the modern era of women commanding the screen as action stars. This year marks the 20th anniversary of "The Fifth Element," which saw Jovovich leap off the ...

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On May 9, 1997, the Luc Besson-directed sci-fi actioner in U.S. theaters. By Duane Byrge On May 9, 1997, Luc Besson unveiled sci-fi actioner The Fifth Element in U.S. theaters, days after the film ...