It tends to dissipate whenever she is scared or vulnerable, which is why the story can still be taken seriously. However, this comedy is tastefully executed with regards to Leeloo’s emotional state. From the lavish settings and dark humour to the childish tantrums of Zorg, it’s clear the audience is meant to find comic relief from The Fifth Element. Too often any attempt to do so is stale, or rather glossed over as not to take away from the narrative itself. Humour just doesn’t traditionally fit inside traditional sci-fi narratives. The Fifth Element is a film that uses humour to set itself apart from the likes of the Star Wars and Star Trek films. Willis’ performance meanwhile is clearly born from experienced professionalism, knowing what cues and mannerisms to emphasise to strike the right emotional response from the audience. The Fifth Element is considered to be Jovovich’s breakthrough into acting and ultimately her stepping stone into the sci-fi genre, going on to secure a lead role in Resident Evil. They develop a genuine ‘soulmate’ connection shown through the actors’ work. The romance that blooms between the two is palpable from the beginning, becoming more than just a raw desire. Leeloo, in comparison, could be described as a hot mess, rapidly switching between stark vulnerability and a seraphic confidence used to battle the forces of evil. His portrayal of Dallas is the perfect synchronicity of butt-kicking hero and sensitive, handsome protector. Malcolm Crowes in The Sixth Sense often take a back seat. When thinking of Willis, films such as the action-packed Die Hard franchise tend to spring to mind whereas more demure roles like Dr. Through this story, it challenges the stereotypes of its genre, steering away from sterile spaceship corridors and uniformed, stoic members of sci-fi communities.ĭallas and Leeloo form our dynamic duo. Opener of the Cannes Film Festival 1997, The Fifth Element is a culmination of startling eccentricity and mythical lore. The mysterious fifth element conducts the power of the other stones in order to emit angelic energy to destroy The Great Evil before it arrives to decimate Earth. Set in the 23rd century, Korben Dallas ( Bruce Willis) becomes the unwitting protagonist as he must assist Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), a divine alien being, to reunite the fifth element with the other elemental stones and save the universe from Zorg (Gary Oldman). It’s a science fiction feature that doesn’t take itself too seriously as it explores a save-the-world narrative. The Fifth Element is one of those enigmatic films that has stuck with me throughout my life. Movie Monday: Film Recommendations By Our Contributors
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