This is the funniest science fiction movie I have ever seen, so that the fragility of the plot is almost invisible by the humorous dialogue. There is the influence of "Star Wars", of course, "Star Wars" is too influential, and it is difficult for future generations not to be affected.
The theme is the beginning of many western science fiction films-saving the world. Several people inside dream of saving the world one day in the future. Unexpectedly, the people who really save the world are veterans who are too lazy to save the world. The savior’s mentality should be related to Christianity. Orientals rarely think of saving the world.
The film title "The Fifth Element" is derived from the four elements of the ancient Greek theory of material composition: earth, air, water, and fire. And the fifth element is a symbol of the spiritual power of mankind, perhaps this is the inner meaning of the film title. Traditional Chinese philosophy also says that there are five elements-gold, wood, water, fire, and earth. It is different from Western philosophy but has similar meaning. In fact, I always think that the fifth element is ether.
An example of humorous dialogue:
Mr. Jim: You have a message.
Corben Dallas: Okay.
Mr. Jim: You don't want to open it and have a look? It may be important.
Corben Dallas: Yes, it's like the last two pieces of news I got. The first is my wife, telling me she is leaving. The second is my lawyer, telling me that he is leaving...and my wife.
Similar examples abound, and I have to admire the humorous talents of Luc Besson and other screenwriters. Not only can he make sentimental literary films like "Blue Sea and Blue Sky", he can also make humorous and grand sci-fi gunfights. He has basically tried various types, crime films "This Killer Is Not So Cold", "Metro", "Nikita", the historical film "Jan of Arc", the cartoon "Arthur and His Mini Kingdom" ...
The plot of the film is still a bit fragile, simply looking for stones to save the world, personal heroism. In addition, the details of the aliens are not perfect, and the love between the hero and the heroine comes too suddenly. This is a conclusion drawn from the comparison with "Avatar".
Salvation and destruction. Human beings have been destroying themselves, but they pray for the rescue of aliens. The heroine Lilu saw the photos about the war and almost didn't want to save the world that had fallen. Salvation and destruction depend on the struggle between light and darkness in the human heart.
"When I shoot a movie, I want to lead the audience away from their daily life," Besson said. "I will say, let me take you to places you haven't been, some only in dreams. Places, such as underground, undersea and space. Out of dreams and escape, I am fascinated by this kind of movies."
This is also the reason why I like science fiction. In more than two hours, I fulfilled my childhood dream and escaped this world full of traps. Finally, that opera is so beautiful and sad, I'm sorry if I don't listen.
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