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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

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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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It was like if the Fifth Element and Avatar had a baby.

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It was a good story, just wish it had been recast. No chemistry between the two protagonists

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Metacritic

40
Aug 3, 2017

There is no soul, and no heart to the story. A good sci-fi is never merely about the effects, it's about the plot, character and thoughts they bring to life, all of which Valerian lacks in abundance.

Metacritic review by Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh
CineVue
80
Aug 3, 2017

Valerian is a film to wallow in, not follow, and if you’re tuned to its extra-terrestrial wavelength, you wouldn’t cut a second.

Metacritic review by Robbie Collin
Robbie Collin
The Telegraph
63
Jul 20, 2017

In short, Besson builds a dazzling alterna-universe — a bit of Terry Gilliam, a dash of “Blade Runner,” a smidgen of “Star Wars” (which, to be fair, was probably influenced by the original comic), and a lot of extra-strength Besson-ian whimsy. And then he strands us with the two least interesting people there.

Metacritic review by Ty Burr
Ty Burr
Boston Globe