Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Apart from the two leads, played by DeHaan and Delevingne, the film doesn't do any justice to any of its other actors. Be it Owen, reduced to the kind of showy military uniform that never comes to any good or a kohl-eyed Hawke, who will hopefully return if this film spawns into a series.

Besson's intention was no doubt to give you an immersive VR like experience, but the campiness and clinical, soulless execution makes you feel like you're watching someone else play a video game that has pretty cut scenes but no challenging gameplay.

The plot stumbles along, but the movie's sheer spectacle and chemistry of its cast and their badinage makes Valerian a necessary summer watch.

The visual sugar-high never killed anyone, and as far as escapist blockbusters go, Valerian and The City of A Thousand Planets is as imaginative and spectacular as they come. Just keep your mind switched off and put your 3D glasses on.

Fans of 3D-films, kids and teenagers are going to love Valerian and adults too will enjoy the film if they keep their expectations low, approaching it just as a stress-free visual entertainer.

Like The Fifth Element, this movie is quite likely garner a devout cult following a few years down the line, but unlike the former, it lacks a Korben or a Leeloo who were instrumental in keeping the audiences coming back for more.