Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets

A kaleidoscopic sugar rush of alien worlds and chases, visually dazzling but emotionally weightless, like a theme park ride through space.

Directed by

Luc Besson

Genres

Adventure, Science fiction, Action

Starring

Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen

Tagline

A universe without boundaries needs heroes without limits.

Overview

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 from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

How it feels

Whimsical, campy, earnest and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Survival, justice, betrayal, guilt

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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