By any measure, The Fifth Element is wild. Written and directed by Luc Besson a man not known for cinematic restraint the movie is a giddy sci-fi explosion, smashing together a rip-roaring story, fully-committed performances from a stand-out cast, and enough visual flair to put most modern genre franchises to shame. It's a potent combination that makes the film gleefully entertaining if undeniably chaotic.

Set in 23rd-century New York City, The Fifth Element stars Bruce Willis as Korben Dallas, an ex-army major turned cab driver who unwittingly becomes part of a fight to protect Earth from an approaching evil after a strange woman named Leeloo accidentally falls into his cab. Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, and Chris Tucker also star.

Director Luc BessonRelease Date May 9, 1997Cast Chris Tucker, Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Milla Jovovich, Ian HolmRating PG-13Runtime 126 minutesStudio(s) Columbia PicturesWriters Luc Besson, Robert Mark KamenGenres Sci-Fi, Action,...