[Presto]

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

8/10

I've been waiting for this movie for a while. I really like the director, Luc Besson, and his previous works. It's very reminiscent of the Fifth Element with the makeup, sets, costumes, cheesiness and humor peppered throughout the film. The cast was well-chosen. The leads did a great job in their roles, and the supporting cast was entertaining. Although, it could have used less Rihanna, I thought it was a fantastic space opera that I will be viewing multiple times.