Does The Fifth Element (1997) Still Hold Up? | Movie Review

Did The Fifth Element actually survive the 90s, or is it just nostalgic cheese?

Welcome back to Scene It All Movies! This week, Richard, Joe, and Juan are breaking down Luc Besson's 1997 sci-fi wild ride, The Fifth Element. From Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich's iconic "multipass" moments to Chris Tucker's unforgettable performance, we are covering it all.

Tune in to find out why Gary Oldman despised his time on set, the bizarre casting what-ifs (could you imagine Prince as Ruby Rhod?), and why Juan might just be the biggest hater of this 90s cult classic. Plus, we debate the pacing, the plot holes, and whether the hero and villain actually needing to meet matters in a movie.

Drop a comment: Would you Cue It or Screw It? And do you agree with Juan? Let us know below!

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Timeline / Chapters

• 00:00 - Intro & The Plot of The Fifth Element
• 01:00 - Behind-the-Scenes: Director Drama, Mobius, & Prince's Rejected Role
• 03:12 - "Leg on a Stick" & Why Gary Oldman Hated Filming This Movie
• 04:36 - Recasting: Wasted Talent & Unbelievable Generals
• 06:49 - The Best & Cheesiest Lines ("Multipass!")
• 10:07 - Favorite Scenes (And Juan Hating the Ending)
• 13:30 - Plot Holes: Fast Pacing & The Villain/Hero Dynamic
• 16:53 - Deleted Scenes & Defending the "Useless" President
• 18:28 - Could We Survive the Ship Explosion?
• 21:19 - The Vibe Check: Does the Emotion Hit? (Plus Valerian comparisons)
• 25:47 - Cue It or Screw It?
• 27:07 - Underrated or Overrated?
• 29:54 - Teaser: What We're Watching Next Week! (He-Man)