Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

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  • 2017


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$ 225 Million
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Average Rating 2.8/5
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3.2
The generic MacGuffin chase plot turns surprisingly political (it involves a covered up planeticide, a refugee crisis, and unpaid reparations) and rea .. Av Club
3.5
Even so, this is such a refreshingly daring space odyssey that its hard to begrudge the international productions wish to boldly go where few franchis .. Den Of Geek
3.2
This is a movie with the density of a dying star, a movie that offers more things to see in every frame than you can find in some entire franchises. Indie Wire
2.0
For full enjoyment, youll need to find yourself lost in visuals (because nothing else will pull you in).One dimensional characters, robotic interactio .. We Got This Covered
2.5
The result is a visually fantastic but sometimes exasperating entertainment that (once again) gets lost in its own chaos.Its one funned up spectacle o .. Austin Chronicle
1.5
While laudable for its unconventionality, the concept fails spectacularly when youre placing the burden of a $227 million summer tentpole movie on bon .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
The Fifth Elements Luc Besson returns to epic sci fi territory with this ambitious, lovably shaggy adventure, charming even when its riding off the th .. Time Out
2.0
137mins Reportedly the most expensive European production ever mounted, the visually extravagant Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets throws ev .. Screen Daily
2.0
Twenty years after The Fifth Element, writer director Luc Besson has once again delivered a widescreen, sci fi spectacle full of rampant whimsy, lavis .. Screen Daily
3.5
The visual sugar high never killed anyone, and as far as escapist blockbusters go, Valerian and The City of A Thousand Planets is as imaginative and s .. ETimes (TOI)
3.5
Nevertheless; the visual sugar high never killed anyone, and as far as escapist blockbusters go, Valerian and The City of A Thousand Planets is as ima .. ETimes (TOI)
2.5
Taken piecemeal, Valerian is brimming with cool visuals and imaginative set pieces. Collider
2.0
I worry that people will minimize Bessons achievement because of his herky jerky script, but Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is more than .. Vulture
2.5
Valerian is clearly writer director Luc Bessons passion project, a massive sci fi epic in which he seems to fire off every strange idea hes ever had.B .. Paste Magazine
5.0
But if you want to come away from a film feeling dazzled instead of simply dazed, this is an absolute must. Rogerebert
3.0
Valerian is certainly a hugely expensive gamble, the rare big genre movie that isnt pre sold IP.I wish I could be a bigger champion of it then but Luc .. IGN
1.0
Valerian may be welcomed as eye candy by kids and by aficionados of controlled substances, but it offers nothing for someone who merely buckles in for .. E Film Critic
4.0
But those of us with whom it struck a chord havent stopped reverberating since. Telegraph
4.0
Its never great when you have to take a mental moment in the middle of a blockbuster to remember what the characters are trying to do, but in this cas .. Cinema Blend
3.5
The movie is so wildly entertaining that you can even overlook the clunky dialogue and the anti climactic finish although DeHaans performance is the o .. JoBlo
2.5
Advertising All in all, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets isnt the full package of a summer blockbuster, but what it lacks in truly compelli .. Screen Rant
3.8
Most of Valerian doesnt sit right in terms of story or character, but it is massively entertaining to behold. The Globe And Mail
2.5
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets becomes one of those movies that offers digital spectacle but is somehow not spectacular. Philly
1.5
The result is an opulent but incoherent mess that fails to provide the loopy entertainment it promises. One Guys Opinion
4.5
Cinema du Luc STX Entertainment It must be nice being Luc Besson, stuck at the age of fourteen for the past 44 years. Village Voice
2.5
But youll see that for yourself.Its epic, the action beats are sturdy and the laughs while not plentiful give it a Guardians Lite tone. Rogers Movie Nation
1.8
10 1 4 / 10 In 1997, writer/director Luc Besson unleashed The Fifth Element, a fantasy epic that rippled with idiosyncratic comedy and was shellacked .. Blu Ray
2.5
Luc Besson (Lucy, The Fifth Element) wrote and directed this outer space adventure, adapted from a venerable comic book series by Pierre Christin and .. Chicago Reader
3.1
It becomes more difficult as Bessons screenplay increasingly makes that plot the focus.Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets gives us a vast pla .. Mark Reviews Movies
1.0
There are few things that can kill a movie faster than bad screen chemistry (think dead eyes, flat line readings and cold fish kisses). The Times
2.8
It is a work of wonderful visual imagination, but the script and dialog are weak. Lariat
3.2
Besson is clearly having a great time.Two things keep the film from being excellent instead of merely OK. Eric Ds Nider
1.5
Meaning: A reconstructed success that is overrated with no actual meaning surrounding it. indiaglitz
1.5
But like many a failed TV pilot, the script is a mess, the leads are miscast, and the supposed chemistry between them is flatter than flat. Screen It
2.0
The film is probably best taken as a 3D fairground ride rather than as a conventional narrative. Independent
2.0
All thats left, really, is dazzling production design and 3D that admittedly serves the movie instead of substituting gimmicky murk for thrills. Rolling Stone
2.0
A rollicking space adventure thats light on mythology (not a Chosen One to be found!) but generous on spirit.Its a fun time in an era of big budget sl .. Decider
1.5
Its bonkers and gorgeous and confusing and thrilling and tiring and overflowing with ideas. The Wrap
2.5
The good, which is sometimes spectacular, outweighs the bad, which is never that terrible. Film Journal
1.5
But the narrative is weak and the film is weighted down by conceptual overindulgence.Things spiral out of control long before the long drawn out clima .. Hindustan Times
1.0
In all honesty, the fact that this movie turned out to be a colossal mess shouldnt come as too big a surprise. Hindustan Times
3.0
But what ambition.Besson goes one better than the sprawling technotropolis he imagined for The Fifth Element. The Guardian
2.0
The movie keeps striving for a kind of artless modernity, and yet it keeps looking like something from 10 or 20 years ago. The Guardian
2.5
Bessons imagination is endearingly unhinged in this eye popping space opera.If only the story and characters lived up to the spectacle. Az Central
3.5
Its an enjoyable mess. Like all modern fantasy based on computer generated technique, it confuses movement and action. Smh
2.0
Bessons own cinema factory sticks mostly to English and French, but its synthesis of European and Asian B movie genres (and funding) is Alpha like in .. Npr
2.0
But for all this visual creativity, Valerian simply fails to fly. Daily Mail
2.0
This film is basically a set of nutty ideas connected by what passes, none too convincingly, as a narrative. Daily Mail
2.2
Its a giddy and thrilling vision of the future and what may wait for us at the furthest reaches of the universe.And it sets a heady, lyrical, Bowie fu .. Ew
1.5
Every time he smashes through one, you wish the movie could take a minute to stop and look around. Slate
1.5
Every so often, we get glimpses of a truly inventive piece of cinema but it is never sustained due to the bloated pace and sheer volume of plot strand .. Film Inquiry
2.0
So on one level, you have to applaud Besson.This is world building where not even the sky is the limit and every frame is stuffed with mad genius inve .. Empire
2.0
If youre determined to see this, just to sit back and enjoy the dizzying visual spectacle that Besson created with Weta Digital effects supervisor Sco .. Susang Ranger
3.1
And, on that score, Luc Bessons comic book movie delivers with visual daring, a self effacing humor and a final message that boils down to all you nee .. Observer
3.0
Expensive and impressively, colorfully designed, this sci fi/action movie is frequently silly and not always very smart, but it has a joyous exuberanc .. Common Sense Media
3.0
Its a beautiful spectacle, but there isnt enough time to fully soak everything in, even at the lengthy running time of 137 minutes. Flickering Myth
3.0
I havent gone into the plot because; quite frankly its just not very memorable. Flim Threet
3.8
You could cut 35 random minutes, literally from anywhere, and this would have been a better film. Sf Gate
4.0
Verdict: A visual spectacle admist a space adventure. A human beings curiosity about the worlds amongst the stars knows no bounds. A great many storie .. Book My Show
1.5
The overwhelming quantity of effects offers little style or surprise; the movie is a joyless, effortful slog. New Yorker
2.5
Besson loads the picture with enough loopy visual splendor to keep us pleasurably distracted for long stretches. Time
3.8
The film makes it impossible to determine whether this problem lies with the script or the performancesand thats a good thing. Slant Magazine
2.5
Apart from the two leads, played by DeHaan and Delevingne, the film doesnt do any justice to any of its other actors. Be it Owen, reduced to the kind .. The New Indian Express
1.9
Rihannas protracted, soft core sexy dance number while a tour de force of digital wizardry goes on far longer than is required by the narrative, until .. Washington Post
1.5
The City might be an interesting place to spend some time if a busy and chaotic story didnt keep getting in the way, and if we were allowed to hang ou .. The New York Times
3.0
This lavish science fiction adventure is an eye popping spectacle, constantly grabbing your attention with its gaudy colours, multiple worlds, elabora .. Express
3.5
The films sexual dynamics seem to reflect the comic books life, albeit in an unbalanced way. The Film Stage
2.5
Bessons commercial instincts for sleek, violent fantasy are often sound, but Valerian is more sedative than show. Chicago Tribune
3.1
The visuals are day glo, slightly and endearingly chintzy, and the inhabitants resemble Zen sylphs.Its like Teletubbies for grown ups. Boston Globe
3.0
There is tongue in cheek comedy in rapid fire bursts.It uses cutting edge CGI to sometimes remarkable effects. Reeling Reviews
2.8
There is tongue in cheek comedy in rapid fire bursts.It uses cutting edge CGI to sometimes remarkable effects. Reeling Reviews
3.2
Can a movie fulfill expectations and still be a disappointment.Valerian is the massive budget, unlimited FX version of The Fifth Element Luc Besson al .. Uproxx
1.0
The narcissism of this is breathtaking. ).You know what would have been cool and clever and fresh and original and not something wed already seen a ha .. Flickfilosopher
2.0
This film wont be troubling awards season. Unless theyre handing out Oscars for leading eyebrows. The Irish Times
3.1
Yes, the real reason to see Valerian is the special effects.That shouldnt be a surprise to anyone. ReelViews
0.0
And the Hollywood studio chiefs can breathe easy that, this time, at least, theyll escape blame for making a giant summer franchise picture that nobod .. Hollywood Reporter
4.5
But Valerian is animated by the same humanist impulses that have driven all of Bessons best moviesfrom Leon: The Professional to The Fifth Elementand .. The Atlantic
1.5
Its not hard to appreciate the effort that went into creating this amazing spectacle. Lyles Movie Files
2.5
Its all digitally rendered, but its utopian vision is pleasing and its destruction is harrowing. Birth Movies Death
1.0
As Hollywood wrings its hands over a perceived franchise fatigue and audiences beg for fresh ideas, Valerian offers that breath of fresh air people ar .. Birth Movies Death
3.5
So, given that bias, it should be meaningful that for me this was a highly viewable adventure, long as it is.It has outstanding pace despite the lengt .. Tony Medley
1.5
Valerian, apparently something of a ladies man, keeps asking the hard to get Laureline to marry him a charmingly old fashioned proposition in such daz .. Los Angeles Times
3.1
A convoluted eye popping mess that never feels as long as its 137 minute running time yet could easily shed a number of pointless subplots and not los .. Movie Freak
2.8
Writer director Luc Besson already made one whacked out future epic with 1997s The Fifth Element and should have left well enough alone. Detroit News
4.0
And though audiences may not be clamoring for a Valerian sequel after this, another Laureline adventure would be most welcome. Variety
2.0
The deep space setting, the colorful mocap characters, and gigantic action set pieces are all there for you to gawp at and if youre looking for a harm .. Firstpost
1.0
Visually sumptuous, Besson has approximated the scale of a Star Wars epic, albeit one wholly populated by versions of Jar Jar Binks. Cnn
3.5
This extended curtain raiser is a dynamite piece of action filmmaking. Forbes
2.0
The trippy looks and random whims of the movie are astounding in isolation, but become a little ho hum once the lifeless scripting has crushed all goo .. Herald Sun
3.2
But Valerians power doesnt come from its cast or its story, and Besson probably didnt intend for it to.The films power is in the construction of its w .. Consequence Of Sound
1.9
But its certainly a childish one, full of ridiculous alien creatures, hammy human performances and characters as deep as strip of celluloid.Its like B .. Nj
3.5
But as the film circles closer and closer to its climax, it overexplains everything, to the point where it will depict something happening and then ha .. Vox
2.0
There is no wit or sharpness to any of the contrived one liners, which is only just excusable given the sheer absurdity of it all. Hey U Guys
3.8
(Expect awards season consideration for Valerians eye popping production design, special effects and costumes, if for nothing else.) The Star
2.5
Causes one to yearn for Lucas stock archetypes and sometimes wooden line readings The Play List
1.9
.Oh, Jesus, look: Valerian is Seizure: The Movie, a cinematic fidget spinner that will get a lot of praise for being busy and bright and less attentio .. Film Freak Central
2.0
Dialogue has never been Bessons strong suit, and so Valerian is at its best when its wordless.The Fifth Element directors calling is finding the fun b .. Now Toronto
3.1
Director Luc Bessons film is one of the most visually ambitious efforts of the year, but the CGI showcase isnt quite enough to boost a story that freq .. Deseret News
2.0
Just imagine what could have been if its narrative verve matched its visual grandeur. Film Ink
3.0
I wish I could say that the performances didnt detract too much, but they sadly did. Ner Dist
2.0
With its plethora of weird aliens and otherworldly vistas, Valerian sits alongside the likes of Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy, but unlike the lat .. The Age
4.0
The movie is a cuckoo bananas, madcap mess with stilted dialogue, iffy performances and the final half hour just kind of stalls when it should soar. Maki At The Movies
2.0
There is no soul, and no heart to the story.A good sci fi is never merely about the effects, its about the plot, character and thoughts they bring to .. Cine Vue
1.5
Valerian and the Needlessly Long Title defies our instinct for something, anything to make sense. Bessons parade of soul melds and virtual realities i .. Tamp A Bay
1.3
Its all Saturday morning cartoon level stuff, and if the target audience of this mess was 8 year olds, Id totally get it.But then along comes Ethan Ha .. New York Post
2.5
The Amazing Spider Mans Dane DeHaan and model turned actress Cara Delevingne The dazzling CGI effortlessly immerses the audience into the epicentre of .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
But if ever a film was less about plot and more about the visuals, this is it. Star Burst Magazine
3.0
Its beautifully realised, highly imaginative and creative, yet has goofy performances and a script that revels in its cheesiness with holes large enou .. Star Burst Magazine
1.0
Luc Bessons expensive bubble gum space romp is 2017s most spectacular misfire. Lw Lies
3.5
The film looks great sleek, polished and seamless while also looking distinctive, favouring intriguingly bold close ups, vibrant angles, and a humongo .. Abc
2.0
I would usually be more than ready to endorse a film that presented little more than a surfeit of eye popping visuals, but liking a movie shouldnt req .. Nz Herald
3.1
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operativ .. Kansas City
2.0
And theres some really interesting stuff that it does well its just disappointing these moments are in such drastically short supply in what often fee .. Flicks
4.5
Despite all its flawsand thanks to all its astonishmentsValerian is a marvel.Sit back and enjoy the light show. The Stranger
3.0
The opening 45 minutes of inventive sci fi action extravaganza, creature feature hoots and old school rat tat tat between Delevingne and DeHaan is enj .. Independent Ie
2.0
Cgi allows modern film makers to attempt heightened fantasies that would otherwise be untellable: used sparingly, it can bring the most febrile imagin .. Independent Ie
3.5
After a charming opener, which presents a utopian history of space exploration (and sets up the storys thread of peace and love), he builds worlds whi .. Stuff
4.0
By bombarding us with spectacle in every frame, Besson keeps us watching, but never actually absorbed. Stuff
3.0
Its all rather messy, but theres plenty of comedy and adventure to hold the interest, plus some offbeat romance and a hint of present day politics. Contact Music
2.5
Were just overwhelmed bystuff.If you can get through it, youll probably enjoy the experience. Film Racket
1.9
You can have your thousand planets; Ill take one motley cantina on Tatooine. Larsen On Film
4.5
But just barely.The Fifth Element ends in crisp and dazzling and sexy fashion. Vanity Fair
2.0
You have to admire his ambition and his desire to create a wholly spectacular fantasy cosmos. The Arts Desk
3.5
Youre aware youre watching something epic and you really do like everything you see, from the Star Wars Cantina style aliens to the Avatar esque lands .. The Sun
5.0
Technology cant generate verve at least not yet or the sort of chemistry thats entirely absent in the pairing of these attractive performers. Wsj
3.5
Although its well intentioned narrative becomes tiresomely muddled as it progresses, Luc Bessons latest sci fi adventure Valerian and the City of a Th .. Matts Movie Reviews
3.1
1 of 7 View Caption This image released by STX Entertainment shows Cara Delevingne in a scene from Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.& This .. Sltrib
2.0
Mostly its just tedious chases and headache inducing 3D with only Delevingnes performance commanding attention. Scmp
4.2
Its bold and unorthodox qualities that have hindered its positive world of mouth to date.Forget the naysayers. The Film Pie
2.0
As a showcase for a new scifi universe, theres rarely been better. Its just the most important stuff character, emotion, plot is overshadowed by that .. Io9 Gizmodo
1.9
Hers is not the only stiff acting job in Luc Bessons bizarre and bloated and clunky pop sci fi epic. Chicago Sun Times
2.5
Its absolutely stunning.Besson also has a fondness for sci fi, particularly big, sweeping space operas.is a cult classic for combining Bessons over th .. Punch Drunk Critics
3.8
Visuals are indeed the bread and butter of Valerian, and it is a hearty feast for the eyes and the imagination. Movie Crypt
2.0
While the film overexercises its imaginative muscle visually in dazzling ways, its characters and plot suffer from neglect and undernourishment. Straight
2.5
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is a visually bold, but strangely meandering film.Theres no denying the wizardry of the spectacle. Movie Web
1.0
The film wants to be madcap, screwball, swashbuckling, and moving. Sandiego Reader
4.5
Luc Besson has solidified his status as a fantastic sci fi maestro with Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. We Live Entertainment
3.5
The film wears its heart on its sleeve, for better and worse. For better, it is very anti tyranny. For worse, they really lay on Valerians womanizing .. We Live Entertainment
4.3
Do yourself a favor and find the best theater, order the biggest popcorn, and just enjoy Luc Bessons latest visual masterpiece. We Live Entertainment
1.5
The actors have as much chemistry as a pair of defective toasters, wildly ill fated in their quest to carry a $200 million space epic whose only conce .. Cinemix Tape
2.5
In a film about time, dimension and space traveling secret agents saving the universe, it might seem like thats an absurd comment to make.What you nee .. ComingSoon
3.5
Well, Besson does making Valerian a little boring, at the end of the day, though not unenjoyable.Its too much of a feast for the senses to be a bad mo .. The Ringer
3.0
Delevingne doesnt fare a whole lot better and seems to be trying too hard. Dead Line
3.0
Eventually a tentacled blue space diva croons a hip hop aria while John McClane tears up. Metro New York
4.5
Its so bereft of narrative tension and emotion and refulgent with visual invention that it functions strictly as spectaclebefore it stops functioning .. Film Comment
1.9
In the spare moments between sensory assaulting action scenes, Valerian and Laureline exchange embarrassingly sophomoric romantic overtures. Daily Herald
3.0
This film just basically forces its audience to be space tourists on a mandatory guided tour. The Shiz Nit
2.0
You might be content to overlook the slapdash plotting and boilerplate dialogue and just enjoy the spectacle, but theres a black hole in the middle of .. The Skinny
2.0
Folks looking for the spiritual sequel to The Fifth Element will find a lot of Valerian that feels familiar and delightful.But overall, we might be be .. Polygon
4.5
Its a combination of blockbuster space opera without the soulless glossiness, retro futurism without the kitsch, and a gritty used future that still f .. The Verge
2.5
A limping romance with ungainly gender jokes, a lazy attempt at imagination lifted from racist old world anthropology and a tired good guys are actual .. Post Gazette
4.5
In moments like this, we can almost forget and forgive the movie its bland romance and uninspiring heroes. Cbr
0.5
brings gusto, grit, and gravitas to a project that is otherwise a farce. Shes wrings spitfire energy, regret, hope, and, ultimately, doom out of basic .. The Daily Beast
2.0
And the only thing more guaranteed to expunge that from the frame than CG clutter is broad comedy and one dimensional characterisation. The Ooh Tray
4.0
Yet it will be a colossal shame if Bessons movie doesnt find a receptive audience.Its bursting with the knockabout action, visual dazzle and bonkers p .. What So
4.0
My hope for Valerian was the best popcorn film of the summer; it wasnt even the second best popcorn film of July.Still, its a spectacle par excellence .. Alternate Ending
3.0
Rihanna shines bright like a diamond in Luc Bessons gorgeous yet bloated space opera. Scifi Now
2.8
Without a single word in English, these opening moments convey a touching story with gorgeous CG visuals, and we care for the nameless people involved .. Guide Live
3.1
The visuals are amazing, but the witless banter recalls Katherine Heigl and Gerald Butler far more than it stirs memories of Stanley Kubrick and Ridle .. Clclt
3.0
VALERIANs strengths lie in its effortless visual world building and dazzling beauty. Fresh Fiction
2.0
In an age of preprogrammed, focus grouped entertainment, theres always something to be said for weirdness.But Valerian is weird in ways that, if youve .. Seven Day Svt
4.0
Style over substance is the usual cry when a film pairs eye popping visuals with a scant or silly plot. Concrete Play Ground
3.0
The actual core of the story about the terrible mistreatment of the intelligent, nature loving alien species is an explicit but surprisingly compellin .. National Post
1.5
No matter: This is not where the charm of Valerian lies.The world of Valerian and its nonhuman inhabitants are unrelentingly stunning. New Republic
3.5
I found this geopolitical drama interesting but its at ground and sea and sky level that a disturbing thriller movie unfolds. The Australian
3.5
But in a wholly positive way.The Fifth Element is one of the finest sci fi movies ever made, having (and despite, some may say) Bruce Willis as its pr .. News18
4.0
Like a Dal painting, this film exists in a realm beyond the need to make sense, so find the biggest screen you can, sit back and let the madness begin .. The National
1.5
The newest Luc Besson film delivers stunning visuals that make you feel like your eyes have taste buds and you are a foodie at a Gastro bar in Brookly .. Blacknerd Problems
5.0
Pop genius Besson unites technology and imagination like a recent diplomatic handshake. National Review
2.0
Its quite a spectacle and for a while the directors enthusiasm is infectious. Daily Star
3.5
The actors have zero chemistry.Still, Delevingne is spirited and entirely watchable here, which is a nice surprise. Toronto Sun
4.5
This former fashion models performance has everything you could want. If she picks better projects than Delevingne will be a star, which would be a ni .. Fw Weekly
2.0
Their chemistry is nonexistent, the dialogue is cringe worthy and the story is clunky. Ap News
2.0
Though the story is sometimes weighed down with predictability, it is a voraciously proud and unique sci fi adventure that so badly wants to have fun. Columbus Alive
1.5
Cara Delevingne delivers a decent job in the avatar of Sergeant Laureline. Koimoi
1.0
Delivering a visually compelling spectacle, its hard not to get immersed in the films zany and colourful world. Cairo 360
1.5
Based on the long running French comic book series, its pretty to look at, but also a shallow, loud, dumb and aimless test of ones patience. Dark Horizons
4.0
While no one exactly steals the show, these characters provide some welcome tension, emotion, and often levity to the frequently flat character dynami .. Screen Anarchy
2.5
Its like the rocket fuel that Nibbler used to poop out on Futurama.As if bidden by a viewers inner nasty little boy uncomfortable with perfect happine .. Metro Active
3.1
This is the best advice when approaching Luc Bessons new sci fi epic. Heral
3.1
I like good dialogue.Sometimes the audience needs its collective hand held. Free Beacon
3.5
Its a gargantuan, sprawling 3D extravaganza crammed with beguiling sci fi imagery and gorgeously fantastique ideas, and while it rather lacks the humo .. Adelaide Review
4.0
Its unlikely another movie this year will match the concise and entertaining construction Besson chronicles here. The Week
2.5
By all intents and purposes, it should be a monumental cinematic experience of excitement, wonder and romanticism. The Film File
1.3
Yes, there is absolutely nothing new under the many suns in Bessons universe.This is a voyage not worth taking. Seattle Times
2.0
Unfortunately, this causes the world to never be fully immersive and, unlike Star Wars, it all feels like a video game cut scene. Iol Co Za
2.5
So your enjoyment will be pegged to your tolerance for spectacle over substance, costumes over character and action over acting. Pgh City Paper
3.5
Valerian is at its best when it puts us in the thick of its world, amid the zany aliens and their way of life. Bangkok Post
2.8
If the result is problematic, we need more people like Besson to push the envelope and refuse to adhere to the current sequelitis infesting the indust .. Worldo Free L
4.0
No one does big, beautiful, and weird sci fi epics quite like filmmaker Luc Besson. Daily Dead
2.5
Brilliantly rendered as a phantasmagoria of digital bubblegum sci fi, exploding with color and action. And yet, youll be hard pressed to give a damn a .. M Live
2.5
But it lacks any kind of narrative compass.A space traveller who plotted his course with as little attention to the laws of the cosmos would surely me .. Daily Telegraph
5.0
Suffice to say that the protagonists proceed to embark on a breathtaking, intergalactic roller coaster ride worth way more than the price of admission .. Baret News Wire
3.0
Complicating matters is the fact that womanizer Valerian is starting to fall for his beautiful partner.A colorful galaxy of fun for the eyes and ears .. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
3.8
Theres a lot to love about Valerian, but first and foremost is the amazing amount of world building that Besson has done in creating the universe, not .. Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
1.5
The latest comic book adaptation to hit multiplex screens is basically a sci fi gumbo, filled with enough colorful intergalactic characters, CGId up t .. Nashville Scene
2.5
But the script itself is just jaw dropping in its expository directness. My States Man
3.5
You dont watch The Fifth Element for its storytelling, you watch it for its joyous, ridiculous sense of place and style, and thats doubly true for Val .. Buzz Feed
3.0
Its astonishing in terms of eye popping, state of the art special effects and has style, imagination and energy to burn. I News
5.0
But mostly, its a two hour plus non stop all downhill rollercoaster ride. Movie City News
3.1
Valerian is frenetic, trippy, ludicrous fun. Except for when its not fun. But then its fun again! And then not fun! Well...you get the picture. Baltimore Magazine
2.0
The director, who also wrote the screenplay and produced this mess, bears most the blame. Spokane7
1.5
the sort of overflowing, eye watering, glaringly intense aesthetic that might make Hieronymus Bosch or Willy Wonka say: whoa man, too much, too much, .. Daily Review
4.0
Bessons movie is eye candy of the highest order.Some might even argue the picture is mindlessly empty. Electric Sheep Magazine
4.5
Its possible Valerian will have a similar slow burn effect.Certainly, its visual effects will warrant repeat viewings, and maybe Delevingne can fill t .. Bloom Berg
4.5
Its exactly the type of effects driven blockbuster I constantly wait for.Luckily, this year, I got it. Legionofleia
3.0
One of the best things you can say about this film is it is not overwrought space opera Jupiter Ascending. Weekend Special Co Za
4.5
Despite its faults, Valerian remains a film the likes of which youve never seen. Popular Mechanics
3.1
This film drops you into an outer space world that knows no limits on space, time and dimensionality, and asks the viewer to go along for this deeply .. Star News Online



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