Originally posted by Tzeentch
This movie is ****ed. Its the most expensive french film ever made, and its going to utterly flop.Im going to see it anyway, because the visuals look nice and I want to support big sci-fi, but this film is going to get screwed in the box office. I dont think even china will save it.
The budget is huge. $180 million. That's a big deficit to overcome for a movie like this.
Hopefully the film is better than it looks and maybe it will therefore surprise us at the box office. I'm trying to maintain some hope.
New trailer I think...
Nice little featurette with the director...
Originally posted by playa1258
Social media embargo has lifted and the reactions are pretty damn good.Many calling this film one of the most visually impressive films ever and the cast is good as well.
This summer is looking to be top notch in quality.
Yeah, I saw some tweets or something on social media and people seemed to enjoy it. I think some comments said the characters get a little overwhelmed by the effects and visuals, but that's certainly expected to some degree.
Originally posted by mehedi067
Lets hope he redeems himself after that turd that was the prison satellite. Couldn't believe the same man who made The Fifth Element made that.
I believe you're talking about Lockout. He wrote it, but didn't direct. Personally I think it's fun.
Yeah, sounds like pretty much what I expected. The RT consensus...
"Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets uses sheer kinetic energy and visual thrills to overcome narrative obstacles and offer a viewing experience whose surreal pleasures often outweigh its flaws."
"Valerian is at times so mind-meltingly beautiful and strange that I'm still not sure I didn't just dream it all."July 11, 2017
Bilge Ebiri
Village Voice
*Top Critic
Expected that.
"Besson has built his movie around a core couple that has what amounts to negative chemistry."July 11, 2017 | Rating: 1/4
Soren Anderson
Seattle Times
*Top Critic
Was afraid of that.
Seems like you're either going to like the chemistry between the two character's or not at all
the Joblo reviewer liked it
The visual effects are stunning, but the story may not work for everyone. It is a strange mix of comedy and romance and sci-fi adventure, and frankly that was a selling point for me. The story itself - the screenplay is also by Besson - is a bit strange. It flows from the simple and comedically romantic partnership of Valerian and Laureline, to a slightly convoluted plot about an alien race who may be an enemy to the human. However, I appreciated its occasionally clumsy reveals. There is a sense of whimsy that will connect to young audiences, but may put off those looking for a more mature work off. This is the kind of flick you can just take in, laugh and enjoy.