Critics were mixed on the chemistry between the leads, though their banter drives the narrative forward. The Fifth Element Connection
: Eventually, Alpha became so massive that its gravity threatened Earth. It was pushed out of orbit and now travels through deep space as a sovereign entity housing over 30 million inhabitants. Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets - E...
Kegagalan finansial film ini berdampak signifikan pada studio Besson, EuropaCorp, yang membukukan kerugian hingga $83 juta dan menyebabkan sahamnya merosot. Critics were mixed on the chemistry between the
The city is the true protagonist. Divided into distinct biospheres (from a medieval kingdom to a water world to a techno-futuristic hub), Alpha feels alive. Besson fills every frame with thousands of visible details, alien languages on neon signs, and creatures designed by the late Mézières himself. Besson fills every frame with thousands of visible
If Valerian succeeds at nothing else, it succeeds as a feat of world-building. In an era dominated by the desaturated palettes of the DC Extended Universe or the cookie-cutter aesthetics of greenscreen backlots, Besson turned Alpha (the city of the title) into a riot of color and creativity.
The adventure begins when Valerian and Laureline are sent on a mission to investigate the mysterious destruction of a planet. Their quest leads them to the City of a Thousand Planets, a metropolis that exists outside of time and space, where refugees from various planets and timelines have gathered. The city is a marvel of engineering, with towering spires and a diverse population of alien species.