Luc Bresson’s Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is a mess. But, it’s really really stunningly good looking mess. Based on a French SF graphic-novel series, Valerain (Dane DeHaan) and his partner Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are federal agents assigned to protecting Commander Arun Filitt (Clive Owen) from an alien band of kidnappers. The movie drags in spots, but when Rihanna shows up with her pimp, Ethan Hawke, things really blow up (literally). Silly, but fun to watch. GRADE: C+
Been hearing bad things about this. There may be a sequel coming since this has made its money back overseas. Can’t stand Rihanna so that’s not a selling point. Went to see Dunkirk today . Your review was right on. Went out of way to see it in 70mm but the film broke during the previews. So after 45 minutes they let us into a IMAX showing. Should have gone to the Big Sick instead. A friend loved it and he is not easily pleased.
Steve, we were given free tickets the last time the Regal Theater had projection problems. VALERIAN is supposed to do great when it opens in France.
This one picked the wrong weekend to open with DUNKIRK and GIRLS NIGHT OUT>.
Patti, VALERIAN would be a mess on the screen no matter which weekend It opened.
Nice casting.
Yes, that was sarcasm. This is the kind of crap I avoid even on television.
Jeff, all the money went to special effects. They needed to spend a few bucks on a script.
When it comes to HBO or Starz I’ll see it for the special effects, make up and costumes.
Speaking of make up, does anyone else watch Face Off on SYFY? I love that show and am constantly amazed at the skill and techniques. The host is Mackenzie Westmore, of the Hollywood make up artist dynasty. Since watching the show, I look in credits and many times Perc Westmore is listed. Her father is Micheal who also has worked, and I seem to remember a Bud Westmore.
Maggie, I’ll have to check out FACE Off.
Maggie, the Westmore family has been prominent in Hollywood makeup design for generations, literally.
Apparently, it is four generations, going back to the original George Westmore in 1917.
We watch FACE OFF every week, Mary, have for a few seasons now.
Wow, I don’t recall ever hearing about George. I don’t think MacKenzie has ever done makeup, but she hosts the program and her dad, Michael, is mentor.
Judges include Vee Neil, who I think is so nice (she did Mrs. Doubtfire IIRC).
GIRL”S NIGHT OUT was completely generic. I liked the women but the plot was so predictable. Don’t waste your money on it.
Patti, GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT appeals to its audience and is making plenty of money.
We saw WONDER WOMAN today. I enjoyed it more than I’d expected to.