Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) - Page 57 - Blu-ray Forum

HBx2000 · 08-23-2017, 01:45 PM

Saw the movie last week. I didn't expect a classic like The Fifth Element, just another visual spectacle and it didn't disappoint. Even the 3D was great. My only gripes were the slow beginning

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and the moment you saw Clive Owen

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Talal86 · 08-23-2017, 08:27 PM

I thought it was fun, and looked great, the leads weren't as bad as I thought they'd be. 3.5, rounded up to 4 in the poll

Valerian reminded me of Keanu Reeves' (over)acting, similar voice too

ITDEFX101 · 08-23-2017, 09:52 PM

This movie is still playing...hmm...

MechaFresh82 · 08-24-2017, 01:00 AM

The film is playing in very few and far locations in my city, I may just wait and catch a 3D showing at the discount theater within the next coming weeks.

MechaFresh82 · 08-27-2017, 12:17 AM

Low and behold, Valerian is now playing at my local Cinemark discount theater, damn that was fast.

The Debts · 08-27-2017, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MechaFresh82

Low and behold, Valerian is now playing at my local Cinemark discount theater, damn that was fast.

Here's hoping that means it's coming to video soon.

matirocker · 08-28-2017, 01:07 PM

Saw it saturday night. It was fun... but really nothing to write home about. Plot was very simple and it was just... ok. Laureline getting kidnapped was just so unnecessary to the plot that it felt weird to have the whole Rihanna/rescue moments for something off-plot.

Then again, the movie is filled with incredible designs and sci-fi stuff that I just relaxed and gazed at everything. That was my favorite aspect of the movie. Felt the romance was a bit forced into the movie as opposed of coming out naturally.

I wouldn't mind seeing more with a bit more of action next time! When they showed the space battle on top of Mul , that was like heck yeah! More of this please!

3/5

meremortal · 08-28-2017, 09:58 PM

Saw it earlier today in 3D and it was ... decent. The visual landscape was impressive and by far the best thing about the movie. Story kind of bored me, though, and I fell into a few brief microsleep naps. The characters just weren't engaging and the camp seemed a bit forced at times. Perhaps it may be a cult film at some point but I'm not in the mood to watch it again for a while.

Chaotic · 08-28-2017, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by meremortal

Saw it earlier today in 3D and it was ... decent. The visual landscape was impressive and by far the best thing about the movie. Story kind of bored me, though, and I fell into a few brief microsleep naps. The characters just weren't engaging and the camp seemed a bit forced at times. Perhaps it may be a cult film at some point but I'm not in the mood to watch it again for a while.

I agree, that is why I didn't like this. So slow and uninteresting. Like someone said, Lauraline getting kidnapped was pointless and slowed the movie down.

Rodney-2187 · 08-29-2017, 05:24 PM

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firasd · 08-31-2017, 01:08 PM

Topped the Chinese box office

https://twitter.com/lucbesson/status/902526651787079680

principehomura · 09-22-2017, 09:12 AM

Saw yesterday.
It is the same as it goes for Jupiter Ascending: far from being a masterpiece, it still earned my sympathy by investing money, hard work and talent in trying to offer something a little different.

5 stars for the Rihanna's bit. 3 for the movie.

mar3o · 09-22-2017, 09:23 PM

People trashing this film and it making no money is why we don't get many epic, big-budget original films, instead getting sequels, prequels, reboots, and superhero movies.

The new TV series The Orville was trashed by critics, even though it was a refreshing mix of comedy and sci-fi drama. Thankfully the audience seems to like it and it did well for it's pilot, so maybe it has a chance despite the critics. People claim they want originality, but do they really?

I enjoyed Jupiter ascending. It's not a masterpiece but it's got an epic look and feel to it, and had some great action sequences. Plus, despite the majority apparently, I liked the villain. He was over-the-top but that was his character. He was insane. It was a quirky performance and I liked it because it was something different.

filmbuffTX · 09-22-2017, 09:40 PM

I liked Eddie Redmayne in Jupiter Ascending as well. He definitely didn't phone in his performance.

Chaotic · 09-23-2017, 03:00 AM

It already finished its theatrical run yeterday with $40.4M domestic. Yeesh

Rodney-2187 · 11-07-2017, 01:11 PM

There is a nice hour-long making-of documentary included with the release of Valerian. I still really like this movie.

sperezmore · 11-07-2017, 01:40 PM

Watched the film last night.

Beautiful to look at, bad acting, bad script, not a good film.

My vote: 2 stars

No blu-ray for me

Regards,

andyk69 · 11-07-2017, 02:02 PM

This movie kind of splits me, I really love the visuals, I think the set pieces are amazing but they don't connect in the bigger expectrum of the film, final act is anticlimatic in my opinion. The main actress is meh, she has a few cute bits but doesn't transmit any emotion to me. I think the first 30/45min of the film is classic! So.... Im not sure if Ill get this bluray.

P-Rock · 11-07-2017, 03:47 PM

I love the creativity of the movie, but the acting by both actors is bland and that's what kills it.

I'm still going to get it though because the worlds are amazing to look at.

VanDammage80 · 11-07-2017, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by P-Rock

I love the creativity of the movie, but the acting by both actors is bland and that's what kills it.

I'm still going to get it though because the worlds are amazing to look at.

Pretty much how I feel. With better leads, movie would have been much better. Still, I enjoyed it for the most part.

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Two Stars	23	12.64%
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Four Stars	62	34.07%
Five Stars	20	10.99%
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11-07-2017, 01:40 PM	#1137
sperezmore Expert Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Gastonia, NC. USA Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray reviews:1	Watched the film last night. Beautiful to look at, bad acting, bad script, not a good film. My vote: 2 stars No blu-ray for me Regards, Last edited by sperezmore; 11-07-2017 at 06:21 PM.

08-23-2017, 01:45 PM	#1121
HBx2000 Member Member since:Sep 2012	Saw the movie last week. I didn't expect a classic like The Fifth Element, just another visual spectacle and it didn't disappoint. Even the 3D was great. My only gripes were the slow beginning [Show spoiler] and the moment you saw Clive Owen [Show spoiler] .

08-23-2017, 08:27 PM	#1122
Talal86 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:379 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:74	I thought it was fun, and looked great, the leads weren't as bad as I thought they'd be. 3.5, rounded up to 4 in the poll Valerian reminded me of Keanu Reeves' (over)acting, similar voice too

08-23-2017, 09:52 PM	#1123
ITDEFX101 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:2	This movie is still playing...hmm...

08-24-2017, 01:00 AM	#1124
MechaFresh82 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Dallas, TX/Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:2	The film is playing in very few and far locations in my city, I may just wait and catch a 3D showing at the discount theater within the next coming weeks.

08-27-2017, 12:17 AM	#1125
MechaFresh82 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Dallas, TX/Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:2	Low and behold, Valerian is now playing at my local Cinemark discount theater, damn that was fast.

08-28-2017, 01:07 PM	#1127
matirocker Expert Member Member since:Jul 2015 Location:Buenos Aires, Argentina Blu-ray collection:104 DVD collection:43 Trading Score:1	Saw it saturday night. It was fun... but really nothing to write home about. Plot was very simple and it was just... ok. Laureline getting kidnapped was just so unnecessary to the plot that it felt weird to have the whole Rihanna/rescue moments for something off-plot. Then again, the movie is filled with incredible designs and sci-fi stuff that I just relaxed and gazed at everything. That was my favorite aspect of the movie. Felt the romance was a bit forced into the movie as opposed of coming out naturally. I wouldn't mind seeing more with a bit more of action next time! When they showed the space battle on top of Mul , that was like heck yeah! More of this please! 3/5

08-28-2017, 09:58 PM	#1128
meremortal Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Bedford Falls Trading Score:258	Saw it earlier today in 3D and it was ... decent. The visual landscape was impressive and by far the best thing about the movie. Story kind of bored me, though, and I fell into a few brief microsleep naps. The characters just weren't engaging and the camp seemed a bit forced at times. Perhaps it may be a cult film at some point but I'm not in the mood to watch it again for a while.

08-29-2017, 05:24 PM	#1130
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:716 Digital collection:367 iTunes collection:763 Prime collection:729 Trading Score:82	21105792_1661941207183963_1692756270268431817_n.jpg

08-31-2017, 01:08 PM	#1131
firasd Active Member Member since:Apr 2017	Topped the Chinese box office https://twitter.com/lucbesson/status/902526651787079680

09-22-2017, 09:12 AM	#1132
principehomura Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Italy 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:211 DVD collection:223	Saw yesterday. It is the same as it goes for Jupiter Ascending: far from being a masterpiece, it still earned my sympathy by investing money, hard work and talent in trying to offer something a little different. 5 stars for the Rihanna's bit. 3 for the movie.

09-22-2017, 09:23 PM	#1133
mar3o Banned Member since:Dec 2011 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:2	People trashing this film and it making no money is why we don't get many epic, big-budget original films, instead getting sequels, prequels, reboots, and superhero movies. The new TV series The Orville was trashed by critics, even though it was a refreshing mix of comedy and sci-fi drama. Thankfully the audience seems to like it and it did well for it's pilot, so maybe it has a chance despite the critics. People claim they want originality, but do they really? I enjoyed Jupiter ascending. It's not a masterpiece but it's got an epic look and feel to it, and had some great action sequences. Plus, despite the majority apparently, I liked the villain. He was over-the-top but that was his character. He was insane. It was a quirky performance and I liked it because it was something different.

09-22-2017, 09:40 PM	#1134
filmbuffTX Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2015 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:6361 DVD collection:2270 Digital collection:1617 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:16	I liked Eddie Redmayne in Jupiter Ascending as well. He definitely didn't phone in his performance.

09-23-2017, 03:00 AM	#1135
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	It already finished its theatrical run yeterday with $40.4M domestic. Yeesh

11-07-2017, 01:11 PM	#1136
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:716 Digital collection:367 iTunes collection:763 Prime collection:729 Trading Score:82	There is a nice hour-long making-of documentary included with the release of Valerian. I still really like this movie.

11-07-2017, 02:02 PM	#1138
andyk69 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:175 Blu-ray reviews:2	This movie kind of splits me, I really love the visuals, I think the set pieces are amazing but they don't connect in the bigger expectrum of the film, final act is anticlimatic in my opinion. The main actress is meh, she has a few cute bits but doesn't transmit any emotion to me. I think the first 30/45min of the film is classic! So.... Im not sure if Ill get this bluray.

11-07-2017, 03:47 PM	#1139
P-Rock Banned Member since:Apr 2015 Blu-ray reviews:3	I love the creativity of the movie, but the acting by both actors is bland and that's what kills it. I'm still going to get it though because the worlds are amazing to look at.

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