Valerian: Guilty Pleasure or Just Plain Guilty?
Okay, let's talk Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. You know, that movie? The one with all the aliens and Rihanna as a shapeshifting bubble dancer?
It's on streaming. And I watched it. Again.
The Visual Feast
Let's be honest: the visuals are stunning. Seriously, the sheer creativity of the alien designs is bonkers. It’s like a kid's fever dream made real, in the best possible way.
Luc Besson clearly had a blast. He threw every single sci-fi idea at the screen. Did they all stick? Not necessarily.
But hey, at least it’s colorful. Unlike some other sci-fi movies that are all grey and gritty. We needed some space rainbows!
The Actors: A Mixed Bag
Dane DeHaan as Valerian? I’ve heard the criticisms. He's...well, let's say "unconventional" for a space hero.
But you know what? I don’t hate him. He tries, bless his heart. And sometimes, his awkwardness is kind of endearing. Maybe?
Cara Delevingne as Laureline is much better. She brings some much-needed sass to the party. She has a presence that I can’t help but enjoy.
The Plot: A Little...Much
Okay, the plot is a mess. Let's just get that out of the way. Something about a forgotten planet and a stolen converter? I honestly couldn’t explain it properly to save my life.
It’s like Besson had 10 different sci-fi plots and decided to cram them all into one movie. It's chaotic, a bit nonsensical, and utterly distracting.
But I still kind of enjoyed it. Weird, right?
Unpopular Opinion Time!
Here's my truly unpopular opinion: Valerian is...fun! It’s a beautiful, chaotic, over-the-top mess.
It knows what it is. Or maybe it doesn't? Either way, it doesn't take itself too seriously. And that’s refreshing.
It's the kind of movie you put on when you want to switch off your brain. You just want to watch pretty colors and crazy aliens. Is that so wrong?
Rihanna's Cameo: Worth the Price of Admission?
Let's be real. A lot of people probably watched this movie just for Rihanna. Her performance as Bubble is pretty memorable.
She’s only in it for a few minutes. But those few minutes are glorious. Worth a watch if you're a Rihanna fan. Especially since she *shape-shifts* in her act.
She adds a whole new level of weirdness. And I'm here for it.
So, Should You Stream It?
Look, Valerian isn't a cinematic masterpiece. No one is going to argue that.
But if you’re in the mood for something visually stunning and utterly bonkers, give it a try. Just don’t expect a coherent plot.
Go in expecting a beautiful mess. You might be surprised. You might hate it. But you won't be bored.
So grab some popcorn. Settle in. And prepare for a wild ride through the City of a Thousand Planets. It’s probably best if you don't analyze it too hard!
Just embrace the chaos. You might actually enjoy it.
