This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
I had a lot to say about this one but it's Letterboxd so whatever.
Mickey 17's premise is extremely creative, and has the potential to push the film to be one of the greatest science-fiction stories of all time. The film, however, does not do this extremely compelling premise much justice. In fact, around the halfway point Mickey 17 seems to drop its original premise entirely in favor of a trite and tired plot that every science-fiction fan has seen…
I'd like to preface this review by saying that I am a massive fan of LOTR, from the movies, main novels, and spin-off books. I came into this film expecting something fresh and although I was let down, I have no notion of this film "ruining Lord of the Rings."
For the most part, it is very good looking. The style is whimsical, fitting well with the fantastical setting, and the world is vibrant. Most of the action scenes in…
There's very little to say about this movie that hasn't been said before.
Fantastic film that deserves it's spot among the greatest of all time.
The best word to describe this movie is FUN. Every inch of The Fifth Element is dripping with love and passion from the puppetry to the actor's performances. In an age where "science-fiction" means "sterile" The Fifth Element has a unique style that makes the world feel zanny and wacky.
