The Fifth Element (DVD)

Apparently, every 5000 years or so a malevolent evil "force" comes into the galaxy to destroy that precious thing we humans like to call life. Only one thing can stop this evil—the fifth element. Aided by the four other elements (earth, air, fire and water in the form of magic rocks), these five elements, when put together, form a huge weapon that can stop the hurtling evil (in the form of a big red fireball) on its way to seal our doom.

In 1914, a race of aliens called the Modashawan came to earth to collect the four rocks, stating that they are not safe here on our planet. 300 years later, the "evil" rears its ugly head, but the stones are nowhere in sight. Hired by the evil "force," Zorg (Oldman) and a group of really ugly aliens shoot down a ship they assume is carrying the four stones, yet find the case inside the ship empty. Government officials piece together cellular material from the supposed "fifth element" and out pops Leeloo (Jovovich), a spunky red-haired Supreme Being who escapes from their lab. After dropping into the cab of Korben Dallas (Willis), Leeloo is taken to Father Vito Cornelius, a man who has the knowledge about the fifth element and can hopefully help save the earth and keep mankind alive!

The Fifth Element is not the best action film ever made (I mean, let's face it, this is rated PG-13). However, it is unabashedly fun stuff. The plot comes secondary to the spectacular action and space sequences, and the characters are given enough funny dialogue and quirks to make up for the lacking blood and guts we've all come to expect from these types of summer blockbusters. Put your brain on neutral and just enjoy the ride!