Is “The Fifth Element” Worth A Rewatch?

by Anthony & Al | July 31, 2025

Is "The Fifth Element" Worth A Rewatch?

On the 8th episode, Anthony and Al discuss whether the movie "The Fifth Element" from 1997 is worth rewatching or not!

"Whoa, lady, I only speak two languages, English, and bad English." - Korben Dallas

What do you remember about "The Fifth Element"? Did you see it in the theaters back then? This sci-fi flick was one of many films featuring Bruce Willis as the lead in the 90's. Directed by French filmmaker Luc Besson, it displayed lots of flair and style but was it actually good?

"The Fifth Element" appears on Collider's list of the "Top 31 Most Rewatchable Movies Ever Made." So, do Anthony and Al agree? What did the critics say back then? With all the new movies and TV shows nowadays, should you put all that aside and watch this Bruce Willis action movie again?

All these questions answered and more on this episode of "Worth A Rewatch?"

Check out the trailer below as the first "rewatch"!

Here are some reviews and ratings...

Anthony's Pick:

"5 Stars out of 5!"

26 years later and not 1 movie has been effectively better than this. which is wild. easily my top movie all my life but then I like sci fi, action, and comedy. literal perfectionnnnn!! like... for real... what's another movie like this.. guardians of the galaxy maybe? but that's childish while 5th has that grittttt. and even better, the CLASSIC GRIT.

Dan D.

Rotten Tomatoes Reviewer

Al's Pick (4-Star Review of the Week!):

"High-style garbage"

There's Bruce Willis, who can act but, except for Die Hard, Sixth Sense and maybe a couple of others, has never chosen his starring vehicles wisely. There's Milla Jovovich, who's very beautiful and who can act a little. There's Ian Holm, who can act, thrown into the mix. Gary Oldman plays his usual costumed cad. And there's Luke Perry, in a stupid part. The rest can't act. Some are there solely because of dubious celebrity status, like the incredibly bad Tommy "Tiny" Lister. Then, there's Chris Tucker doing his screech shtick.

The f/x is OK, but there's nothing original about this movie. It's Blade Runner -- Willis doing Harrison Ford, Jovovich doing Daryl Hannah (complete with somersaults) -- meets Flash Gordon -- all the interstellar camp and glossy glitz -- deducting about 8 years and/or 30 IQ points for the intended audience. From the absurd scores it gets, I'd say it found its audience.

Luc Besson hasn't done much directing since this one. I can see why.

jacksflicks

IMDB Reviewer

Here's what AI says:

"The Fifth Element" is generally considered a fun and visually engaging film that's worth rewatching.

It's known for its memorable characters, unique visual style, and energetic pacing, making it an enjoyable experience even after multiple viewings.

Roger Ebert: 3/4

Metacritic: 52

Rotten Tomatoes: 71%

Anthony: 4.5

Al: 1.5

WAR Overall Score: 57.67

Worth A Rewatch Overall Ranking: 7th out of 10

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