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The Fifth Element [Blu-ray] [1997]

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Very different feel now, from an A/V perspective.

on June 2, 2017

Posted by: Videomechanic

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Brief movie analysis: It's awesome. If you don't have it, buy it. Quirky, wonderful effects combine with a lovely and unique undertone to produce an adventurous, philosophical, action-packed, romantic screwball comedy the likes of which we'd never before seen, and haven't seen since.

1: The sound is amazing. That deliberately extends to the outstanding music that gives this movie it's quirky energy. It's a night and day difference in some scenes. The movie is more dynamic now.

2: The film looks different. Normally, we know what a director wants his film to look like. The 5th Element? Nobody has a clue, but we all agree that it gave us the absolute finest "look at my cool TV" freeze-frame of all time.

I find it amusing that both Blade Runner and this film (clearly a touch inspired by the former's cityscapes) suffer from being released so many times that nobody knows what they're supposed to look like anymore.

This release features altered balances, which lend it a warmer appearance. Reds and yellows are ever so slightly more saturated, but not too far. Detail is actually enhanced in both light and shadow.

So, know that it's warmer. If you've been wearing out your first-release copy for all these years, you may feel a bit jolted, but give it a chance. You'll probably like it. At this point, this is one of the few films that comes down to personal opinion and preference until the director tells us different.

Should you buy this as a fan of the film or theater in general? Absolutely. It's a must-have; but like Blade Runner, you're never really going to sit down and be able to decide once and for all which is your favorite release.

All that said: I could almost swear they left Mila's famous close-up alone. Right on the ledge; where we all pause to photograph a television or show it off. If they touched it, they were careful. LOL

My Best Buy number: 2039630791

I would recommend this to a friend!

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