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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

2017, action, adventure, science fiction

136 minutes

In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species...

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5.0

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5.3

based on 31 critics

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8.0

2017-08-03

An expertly crafted sprawling science fiction universe with an abundance of really cool things to explore and incredible visuals. Read more

7.8

2017-07-23

Full of big budget imagination and visual spectacle, while occasionally coming up short with its plot and character development. Read more

7.5

Derrick Carter of Are You Not Entertained?

2017-07-29

Works as sci-fi spectacle with a goofy sense of a humor, but stumbles in its on-and-off chemistry between the two leads and a very predictable plot...

7.5

Kenny Howell of Beboti

2017-12-06

Isn't an amazing film by any means, but it does create a sense of wonder.

7.5

2017-08-04

The cast work well together in delivering enjoyable performances, the new worlds audiences get to witness are fascinating to explore... Read more

7.0

Evan Popplestone of Cinema's Fringes

2017-08-03

A feast for the eyes and the dreams...

6.3

2017-07-19

I felt like this film was thrilling and fun to watch. Read more

6.0

2017-07-21

Overall I wouldn’t say this movie sucked, but there was so much room for an incredible film with believable leads and a fascinating story. Read more

5.0

2017-08-15

Does provide enjoyable escapism, but it’s an example of Besson’s visionary directing rather than impactful or meaningful writing. Read more

5.0

Jason King of Salty Popcorn

2017-08-09

So appallingly casted with a director’s overindulgence in style over substance on full display.

5.0

2017-07-21

A visually stunning, if overlong, sci-fi romp that’s weighed down by an uncharming dynamic between its two leads. Read more

4.2

2017-07-21

Vibrant and bright, throwing science fiction imagery in our faces until the cows come home. But it could use more than that. Read more

4.2

2017-07-19

A movie that coasts on the visual expectations of a film from Luc Besson, creator of the cult classic The Fifth Element. Read more

4.0

2017-08-13

An undoubted mess, albeit an endearing one. Read more

4.0

2017-07-21

Go in looking for an overly long, addle-brained extra-terrestrial romp that looks great and you’ll be fine. Read more

4.0

Alice Bishop of Alice Bishop

2017-08-03

A treat for the eyes but a drain on the brain...

4.0

Ernie Trinidad of Ernie Trinidad

2017-07-19

Does provide some interesting ideas and fascinating situations...

3.0

Rob Wallis of Of All The Film Sites

2017-07-27

Has too much world and too much time on its hands. Spend your latter somewhere else in the former, and give this one a miss.

3.0

2017-07-12

There are a few amusing sci-fi concoctions running around, but they’re savagely humbled by the dreadful conversations and lackluster love banter. Read more

2.0

2017-07-23

The convoluted story, insipid characters, and piss-poor screenplay kill any goodwill that the special effects inspire. Read more

1.0

2017-07-12

If you're wondering why I haven't made mention of the film's plot, it's because I have no idea what any of this is about. Read more

0.0

2017-07-20

Where Valerian goes wrong would be their lack of a solid storyline mixed in with an unbelievable romance between the two main leads. Read more

In other languages

8.0

Paul Hauer of Filmliefhebber

2017-07-28

Zowel DeHaan als Delevingne spelen de rollen van de agenten prima hoewel de romance tussen de twee personages niet lekker uit de verf komt.

7.5

2017-07-28

Een spectaculaire prachtfilm. Read more

7.0

2017-12-31

Een zeer vermakelijke en vooral kleurrijke sciencefiction-film... Read more

7.0

2017-08-13

Besson tovert het ene plaatje na het andere op het scherm... Read more

7.0

2017-07-24

Fijn om weer eens een film te zien die lak heeft een traditionele narratieve structuur en toegeeft aan het genot van z'n eigen fantasie. Read more

7.0

2017-07-24

De meeste scènes bieden op zichzelf voldoende campy schoonheid om een bioscoopbezoek te rechtvaardigen. Read more

6.5

2017-07-26

Naast de visuele effecten valt de film in duigen. Read more

6.0

2017-12-31

Lijkt wel een samenraapsel van fragmenten uit andere groots opgezette SF-epossen. Read more

6.0

2017-07-30

De dialogen zijn niet complex en de film wordt zoals een soeplepel gediend aan het publiek. Read more

6.0

2017-07-25

Wordt geplaagd door een rommelig plot en houterige dialogen. Read more

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