Review of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) by Agent314 — 29 Jul 2017
It's always disappointing when a film with so much vision and so many good ideas turns out not to deliver in the most important ways. Too ambitious and too muddled, Valerian will no doubt confuse a lot of, and perhaps please, just as many people. There is much to love, at least visually, and the heart of the story is pure and fresh. Poor chemistry between the main stars was a big surprise; however, Delevingne clearly has a bright future. She is the pearl in this oyster.
Valerian would have been better served as a 10 episode HBO series. More than any one particular failing, Besson is clearly cramming too many intriguing and hilarious adventures into one picture. The story begs for a serial format and its compression, though done with care and skill, is its downfall.
A film this beautiful should be be seen large. Tamper your expectations. Pay attention and enjoy.
This review of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) was written by Agent314 on 29 Jul 2017.
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets has generally received mixed reviews.
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