Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)
A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
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Immerse yourself in the world of Valerian with our guided photo gallery and the eye-popping "Director's Trademarks: A Guide to the Films of Luc Besson" original video.
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Director:
Luc BessonWriters:
Pierre Christin (based on the comic book series "Valerian and Laureline" by), Jean-Claude Mézières (based on the comic book series "Valerian and Laureline" by), Luc Besson (screenplay by)All Cast & Crew
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9 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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The song "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio was prominently used in the marketing campaign for this film. An orchestral version of the song can be heard in the trailer.
Quotes
President of the World State Federation:
The Alpha intergalactic space station has reached critical mass in orbit. Its weight and size now poses a serious threat to mother Earth. In its great wisdom, the Central Committee has decided to use all resources necessary to release the space ...
Goofs
Planets are identified as being in a 'Constellation' followed by a three digit code. Constellations are patches of sky as viewed from Earth. They contain unrelated stars and galaxies.
Having 'sectors' as in Star Trek would make much more sense.
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There's a dedication before the closing credits start rolling: To my father...
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Genres
Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-FiDetails
Release Date:
21 July 2017Language
English, French
Country of Origin
France, China, Belgium, Germany, United Arab Emirates, USABox Office
Budget:
$177,200,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$17,007,624 (USA) (23 July 2017)
Gross:
$40,479,370 (USA) (21 September 2017)
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