Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Name: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Released: July 21, 2017
Duration: 137 min
Rating: 51
Cast: Alain Chabat, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Dane DeHaan, Ethan Hawke

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Belga Films | Release Date: July 21, 2017 | PG-13

Starring: Alain Chabat, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Dane DeHaan, Ethan Hawke, Herbie Hancock, Kris Wu, Rihanna, Rutger Hauer, Sam Spruell

Summary: In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha—an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over theIn the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha—an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.… Expand

Director: Luc Besson

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 137 min

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RogerEbert.com Peter Sobczynski

Jul 20, 2017

It's a film filled with humor, charm, excitement and so many memorable images that many viewers will find themselves struggling to keep from blinking so as not to miss any of the eye-popping delights crammed into each overstuffed frame. Read full review

The Film Stage Jose Solís

Jul 18, 2017

Are there rules on how to make a space epic? If there are, Luc Besson has certainly never heard them because in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, he takes the genre upside down, gives it a shake and rattle, and delivers one of the most positively bonkers films of the year. Read full review

Jim Vejvoda

Jul 14, 2017

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets showcases plenty of cool creatures and ideas for sci-fi fans to savor, but if only the movie's central characters and their relationship were as exciting and interesting as all that impressive eye candy. Read full review

Barbara VanDenburgh

Jul 20, 2017

At its best, it hits the gut with the free-fall feel of a theme-park ride. But it’s a long and winding path back to the gate, and “Valerian” loses its way many times, however beautifully. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

Jul 20, 2017

Seldom has such a glittering wagon been hitched to such dull stars. Read full review

Will Leitch

Jul 27, 2017

Valerian wants to be weird and sexy but just won’t let itself. Read full review

Todd McCarthy

Jul 10, 2017

At no point along the way does the film provide a reason to invest your interest in any of this. Read full review

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rebcca

Jul 23, 2017

I absolutely loved this movie! The alien worlds in this movie go beyond my imagination.The animation is absolutely amazing and breathtaking. The plot is well- developed and requires the viewer to figure out the story themselves. However, it could be improved. As someone who loves scienceI absolutely loved this movie! The alien worlds in this movie go beyond my imagination.The animation is absolutely amazing and breathtaking. The plot is well- developed and requires the viewer to figure out the story themselves. However, it could be improved. As someone who loves science fiction, I have thoroughly enjoyed this movie.… Expand

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Max142

Aug 4, 2017

A fantastic film! After seeing the trailers I had high expectations for this film and it completely cleared them to give me the best film I have seen in ages.

You get a really sense from start to finish a lot of effort and love has gone into getting this right, the quality shines through.A fantastic film! After seeing the trailers I had high expectations for this film and it completely cleared them to give me the best film I have seen in ages.

You get a really sense from start to finish a lot of effort and love has gone into getting this right, the quality shines through.

The epic scale of the future and worlds have wonderful detail but never to much, just the right amount to make flow and feel immersive at the same time.
You see the world as the characters explore it so you definitely feel taken along for the same ride and this gives it a wonderful experience of exploring it with them.

The story is brilliant and the characters enraging, interesting and likeable. The story and characters strike a perfect blend of the serious with the funny, some of the best scenes are with Cara Delevingne as Sgt Laureline who gives a standout performance of a character who pulls no punches either in a fight or in a conversation.

The visuals are absolutely breath taking and a must see at the cinema with incredible effects and aliens who look very cool and life like.

The film is 2 hours 17 minutes but it really does not feel that long keeping a great pace told through the two main characters who work well together and apart. The two main characters are down to earth in an epic world and they really give the story a great flow and feel.

Wonderful film, I highly recommend it for anyone who loves a great adventure film with imaginative story, world and fun, likeable characters.

Loved it!!!… Expand

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Zaine6

Dec 10, 2017

Very rarely can a sci fi film hit so many different races, locations and environments in one film. Not to mention with such quality visual effects and animations. This was a real treat. The main pearl aliens planet, behaviors and look were so unique that I was intrigued. What also struck meVery rarely can a sci fi film hit so many different races, locations and environments in one film. Not to mention with such quality visual effects and animations. This was a real treat. The main pearl aliens planet, behaviors and look were so unique that I was intrigued. What also struck me as surprising and kept me intrigued was the unique relationship unfolding between the two main characters. Finally, the lead female actor who played Laureline perfectly hit the alluring 'sexy' aspect that I felt they were trying to include in there and reproduce Fifth Element with Leeloo.… Expand

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normyp

Oct 28, 2019

It's a sci-fi film chock stiff with CGI and crazy sci-fi ideas. It's not bad just not amazing compared to other sci-fi films out there. I found it enjoyable and Valerian's voice was shockingly similar to Keanu Reeves.

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wrik

Dec 18, 2017

This is one of the most visually striking and fun sci fi films in many years. Amazing visual storytelling. You don't even need the terrible dialogue... which unfortunately, is some of the worst I have ever seen. The dialogue isn't merely bad or cliche, it is bizarre and grammatically off.This is one of the most visually striking and fun sci fi films in many years. Amazing visual storytelling. You don't even need the terrible dialogue... which unfortunately, is some of the worst I have ever seen. The dialogue isn't merely bad or cliche, it is bizarre and grammatically off. If you ever wondered what a it would be like if someone ran a script (French, I am guessing) through Google translate and then filmed it without changing anything, that's what you get here! BUT, but, everything else is so strong and the world is so imaginative that it's still worth your time.… Expand

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laszlo1337

Nov 11, 2017

It could be a good film. The whole CGI, the planets, the effects, the paces, the races! Magnifique. But... this all was ruined by wrong actors choice. Valerian is played by guy who tries too hard to be badass, it sounds like he's forcing his voice to be lower and the outcome is ridiculous.It could be a good film. The whole CGI, the planets, the effects, the paces, the races! Magnifique. But... this all was ruined by wrong actors choice. Valerian is played by guy who tries too hard to be badass, it sounds like he's forcing his voice to be lower and the outcome is ridiculous. Also he doesn't look badass at all. He sounds like he had stuffed nose the whole time. That girl... this was also a poor choice. She can't act, but on top of that she has incredibly irritating face. Eyebrows in particular. She was just ugly. I couldn't look at her, it was just annoying. Finally we get to Rihanna, who was just put there. No reason for her to be there, it was some kind of marketing stunt I suppose. She didn't fit in her role, she was just there to show off. From all of this I got the sensation that those actors were just forcibly fit into these roles, because how come the CGI generated characters were far better in acting!? This film could be epic.… Expand

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C00kie

Oct 15, 2018

this movie doesn't make sense kthx this movie doesn't make sense kthx this movie doesn't make sense kthx

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