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This film review for the beloved science fiction movie ‘The Fifth Element’ is one I look forward to writing. I hope that you will look forward to reading it. ‘The Fifth Element’ is a science fiction film with a story all its own and doesn’t draw from any other science fiction film. However, the film does draw from comic designs but the designers were a part of the films production. Thus, it is a fact that the film is a wholly original film in its own right and definitely deserves respect.

There are many films that I have seen that I didn’t like until second or third viewings. This is not one of those films. ‘The Fifth Element’ was unlike any other science fiction films because of its original designs and plot. I will admit that the plot itself, when it boils down, is just another save the world from evil film. However, this means nothing, as the plot itself has original character design, a colorful cast of characters, and is even interwoven. We get to see things from both sides of the conflict, good and evil.

The setting is a constantly changing setting between the void of space, a polluted Earth, and even on a hovering ship on a planet covered in water. As a complete science fiction nerd, this film is a dream come true. Following the settings are the cast who are comprised of some big name actors like Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, and Gary Oldman. This film is full of a ton of characters. Some people only play small roles, but can feel important. Sometimes they can even be important, even with a short role.

In Conclusion

This film review for ‘The Fifth Element’ is one that I am happy to write. Anyone who loves science fiction NEEDS to see this film. I don’t just recommend, but implore that you watch it. Also, if you think it is a completely serious film, it isn’t. There is plenty of comedy sprinkled throughout the movie to make it feel less like there is impending doom. Hopefully if you read this, it would influence you into watching it. If you still don’t, that’s fine and you are just missing out. If you want more info to make up your mind, click here.

For a movie that may be similar to this, check out ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.’

[usr 4.5]

This film review for The Cabin in the Woods is being written to help decide if the film is worth watching. The movie is set up to seem like a slasher film at the start. This foreshadows much of the events that unfold. Thus, it is impossible to predict how it will play out. I did not know what I was going in to when I saw it for the first time. Although I knew it was a horror film, I didn’t know it was a comedy. Anyone who thought the same was in for a rude awakening.

The start of the film makes you quickly realize it is meant to be a parody. When everything begins to go wrong, I almost immediately started cracking up. The film itself is full of plenty of horror themes including the traditional blood and gore. However, as soon as people started placing bets on which monsters would kill the main cast I was holding my stomach laughing. The movie doesn’t take itself too seriously, so neither should you. It knows what it is and that is the point.

This film review for ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ is simply here to make you realize it is a fun movie. If you are going into this for a pure horror experience, then you will be disappointed. I would gladly watch this film over and over because comedy and horror just so happen to be my favorite genres. If that isn’t for you, then fine, but if it is, you are in for a good time.

Do you want to see more for this film, click here. If you’d like to watch something similar then try Krampus.

[usr 4.5]

This tv series is easily one of my favorites of all time. I am a huge science fiction fan, and as such this is a fantastic series. The accurate depiction of how physics is affected in space starts right from the first episode and had me hooked. That and the mystery introduced to the audience as well makes you want to keep watching to see what is happening. This is made even more mysterious when you realize that it is a mystery that began at the far reaches of our solar system. ‘The Expanse’ is a show where if one mystery is solved, then another one pops up immediately after. Just like space in real life; if we discover something about the universe, then we will just keep ending up with more questions. Scientific curiosity is one of my favorite things in science fiction and this series shows that sometimes it can just go too far.

[usr 4.2]

This is one of my favorite Stephen King adaptations, and from what I’ve heard it’s one of his too. I remember the first time that I saw this film I was filled with suspense and anticipation. On top of that there were moments thrown in that just skeeved me out, but it was a welcomed experience. It is easily in my top ten list for horror films and that is mainly just because of the ending. The premise of the movie is one that is easy to follow right from the start and you already know that it is a horror film from the first couple of minutes. There is also an air of mystery surrounding the events going on in the film, and this just ends up making it more engrossing as time goes on. ‘The Mist’ is a film that makes you want to keep watching for that same reason. It is not a film with no faults whatsoever, but it is a movie that I think is an absolutely necessary watch just so that people can understand what a terrifying situation can do to make people go insane. This is easily a horror film mixed with a film on human behavior in social situations that should be studied so that people are aware of what other people will do in desperate times.

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It feels as though most, if not all space films have to have some degree of horror added to them. Sometimes it is a monster or sometimes it is just space itself that can be horrific. Couple that with how horrifying people can be and you end up with a film that shows one of the worst case scenarios in a world saving endeavor. Both sides of human nature can be seen in this film, a fearful and ruthless side, and a brave and selfless side. That dynamic is what I think makes this film shine compared to other horror films. Every character is shown to have both sides to them throughout the film. This all comes to a head and you end up with a film that shows off just what kind of event you can end up with in an unlikely situation. This film is one that I would absolutely recommend someone watch if they have time.

[usr 3.8]

The best way for me to sum up this film is exactly what is in the title of this post. Not just space can be terrifying though; humans, as shown in the film, can be just as scary as well with the things they do or make. The film is just full of horrifying things throughout, and some things are more obvious than others. This film lets you know early on just what type of film it is going to turn into. The film goes from mystery to thriller-horror very quickly and it is just as fantastic as it is terrifying. I can maybe see why the film received average or low scores when it released, but there is definitely a reason for why the film is now considered to be a cult classic film. There are a ton of themes that play throughout, but it seems that religious themes take the first pedestal in that regard. It isn’t something that is just constantly pushed in your face though, so I think that the film avoids being too preachy. It is a great film, and an excellent horror film that I think any horror movie buff should definitely go and watch.