Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

[Chaotic]

A lot of the movie took place in corridors or dark caves and such. Most of the beatiful scenery of the City is in the trailers.

[blackwidowavenger1964]

I loved the movie. It still baffles me how someone could hate such a true cinematic masterpiece. This is unique, original, and by far one of the best films to date yet. The breathtaking views in 3D make this movie amazing. I don't care if real3dornot calls it fake because even if it was post conversion, it was still breath taking to see in 3D. I loved the dialogue between the two characters and they really did have chemistry. I guess this film will go down in history as a cult film only weird artist people like? I have no idea but I really thoroughly enjoyed watching this on opening night. This movie will be a day 1 purchase for me.

[Blu Myers]

Originally Posted by blackwidowavenger1964

I loved the movie. It still baffles me how someone could hate such a true cinematic masterpiece. This is unique, original, and by far one of the best films to date yet. The breathtaking views in 3D make this movie amazing. I don't care if real3dornot calls it fake because even if it was post conversion, it was still breath taking to see in 3D. I loved the dialogue between the two characters and they really did have chemistry. I guess this film will go down in history as a cult film only weird artist people like? I have no idea but I really thoroughly enjoyed watching this on opening night. This movie will be a day 1 purchase for me.

Glad you enjoyed it man.

[Britbuffguy]

This movie is losing to the Booty Hole.

[Tony208]

Originally Posted by blackwidowavenger1964

I loved the movie. It still baffles me how someone could hate such a true cinematic masterpiece. This is unique, original, and by far one of the best films to date yet. The breathtaking views in 3D make this movie amazing. I don't care if real3dornot calls it fake because even if it was post conversion, it was still breath taking to see in 3D. I loved the dialogue between the two characters and they really did have chemistry. I guess this film will go down in history as a cult film only weird artist people like? I have no idea but I really thoroughly enjoyed watching this on opening night. This movie will be a day 1 purchase for me.

Cult classic like Fifth Element.

They're both love it or hate it type movies.

[Underworld54]

Originally Posted by Britbuffguy

This movie is losing to the Booty Hole.

It will debut at #5...they should have saved it for January or February.

[jess1581]

As flawed as it may be, it's still a dazzling piece of escapism. I had a blast.

Also, it's dismal box office is disappointing, but I don't want to hear squat about the film's quality having to do with it. It's familiarity pure and simple. Sequels, remakes, and popular reputations wins box office, not originality. Audiences have made blockbusters out of mediocrity plenty of times.

[tenia]

Originally Posted by rodneyfaile

People claim they are tired of all the formulaic sequels and reboots, but the moment they see something different, their brains reject it. Identifying flaws in everything around us is what the internet has conditioned people to do, so the moment something new pops up, they automatically go on a seek and destroy mission inside their own heads without realizing it.

I believe being new but plenty of flawed is not much of a solution either.
I vastly prefer a good sequel when I see one than a mediocre movie which isn't part of a franchise or whatever.

Missing this is missing the whole thing.

[sandman slim]

Originally Posted by Underworld54

It will debut at #5...they should have saved it for January or February.

Wow, you are really obsessed with hating this movie...

[Underworld54]

Originally Posted by sandman slim

Wow, you are really obsessed with hating this movie...

I don't hate it, I haven't even seen it. I am however obsessed with the box-office and why films are box-office bombs. It's nothing against Valerian particularly, don't take it so personal.

[CelluloidPal]

Originally Posted by Britbuffguy

This movie is losing to the Booty Hole.

That is just outright sad and pathetic. Looks like more garbage comedies are heading out way.

[Pounder]

Only 3 showtimes at my local spot. Was gonna watch it at top of the hour but got a big thunderstorm coming through. Will try and catch it Monday after work.

[Dorklord]

Yup... this will no doubt be mostly a 'love it or hate it' flick. The flaws will be oh so glaring to those who hate it... and not so noticeable to those who love it. But damn it all... I really enjoyed it. Do I know it's flawed... yup... I sure do. But man... I had a ball watching Valerian!!! Cult Classic material for sure. 3.5 out of 5 stars... rounded up to 4... because... I appreciated the effort to try and make something different other than tired sequels to tired franchises.

Put it this way... I'd rather see Valerian than Pirates of the Caribbean 13 or Transformers 17 any day.

[jess1581]

Originally Posted by tenia

I believe being new but plenty of flawed is not much of a solution either.
I vastly prefer a good sequel when I see one than a mediocre movie which isn't part of a franchise or whatever.

Missing this is missing the whole thing.

The flaws aren't glaring enough to eviscerate the experience. Valerian is worth a peek at the cinema as a work of art. Sequels can be good, but they can also be tiresome.

Btw, Valerian >> Avatar.

[Ant1010]

Originally Posted by sandman slim

Wow, you are really obsessed with hating this movie...

he hates everything. just look at his post history, he is so negative and for some reason gets enjoyment out of shitting on films

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by Tony208

Cult classic like Fifth Element.

They're both love it or hate it type movies.

Yep - I hated 5th element with a passion so I bet I can skip this and not miss anything.

[Underworld54]

Originally Posted by Ant1010

he hates everything. just look at his post history, he is so negative and for some reason gets enjoyment out of shitting on films

Talking about the box-office is considered shitting on a film? I haven't even seen the movie yet, I don't know if it's good or bad. You guys need to grow thicker skin, I swear.

[Omegaice]

I saw this film this afternoon & it was a very fun & entertaining film that is the definition of Luc Besson. Colorful & reminiscent of the Fifth Element. The 3D presentation was done nicely as well. Plus it had plenty of Cara & her eyebrows. 3.85/5

[Stanis]

Saw it this afternoon, really dug the production design, it was interesting and some of the best scifi in years. The two leads, heavy exposition and main plot and twists however? Those left me cold. I love 5th Element, but Valerian just isn't as fun and is too long for how joyless it can be. Rihanna was actually a bright spot, but was in it way to little. And the cgi was overabundant and unconvincing. I still give it an average score, 3/5, but I wished for a lot more.

[xbs2034]

Saw it 7pm tonight in 4DX, sold out showing.

Funny how some reviewers said people were either going to love or hate it, with hardly anyone saying "meh, it's okay", as that's how I felt. Certainly liked the design of the film and the set pieces were all fun, the problem was the story in between those sequences was never engaging and didn't like most of the characters (also the romance subplot was bizarrely handled).