Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Name: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
Released: 2017-07-19
Duration: 137 min
Rating: 6.6

2017 · Movie · PG-13 · 137 min · ★ 6.6 · 49% critics

AdventureScience FictionAction

In the 28th century, two special operatives are sent on a mission to Alpha, a rapidly growing metropolis where species from across the universe gather to trade knowledge and cultures. But a mysterious dark force threatens the city’s peace, and they must race to identify the danger and protect the future of the universe.

Based on Valérian and Laureline

Also known as Valerian and the City of a 1000 Planets

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Years: 2017
Release date: 2017-07-19
Language: English
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 137 min
Critic score: 49/100
TMDB rating: 6.6/10 (8,008 votes)
Box office: $225,164,110
Budget: $180,000,000

About

If you want fast, imaginative space-adventure spectacle with lots of strange new worlds, you’ll likely enjoy it; Not for you if romance-heavy banter bores you or if you prefer more focused storytelling like Ender’s Game or John Carter.

Pros: spectacular sci-fi visuals; imaginative alien worlds; lots of action | Cons: uneven dialogue; leads miscast; romance drags