Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

In the 28th century, a special operative force maintains peace throughout the human territories. Major Valerian is tasked with the protection of Alpha, a constantly expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe gather to share knowledge and culture. However, a dark force threatens the peaceful existence of the city, and Valerian and his partner Laureline must race against time to identify and neutralize the threat.

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who criticized its convoluted plot, weak dialogue, and underdeveloped characters, despite acknowledging its visual spectacle. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to significant box office underperformance.

• Praised for its ambitious visual design and imaginative world-building.
• Criticized for a messy, unfocused narrative and lead performances lacking chemistry.
• Seen as a visually stunning but narratively hollow space opera.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the film's spectacular visuals and creative creature designs. However, many found the story to be weak and convoluted, with the main characters failing to connect with them. The pacing was also a common point of contention.

The film is based on the French comic book series 'Valérian and Laureline' by Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mézières, which has been published since 1967 and is considered a major influence on the sci-fi genre, including films like Star Wars.