Review of The Fifth Element (1997) by Thomas M — 25 Apr 2012

This movie SHOULD have been fantastic. So very disappointing. All visual splendor. Writing is crap. Story is crap.

This review of The Fifth Element (1997) was written by Thomas M on 25 Apr 2012.

The Fifth Element has generally received very positive reviews.

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