Tag Archives: Luc Besson

Notes on “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets”

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Based on the comic by Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mézières, “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” more than makes good on the extravagant promise of its title. The principal setting is Alpha, an improbable … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Performers | Tagged Cara Delevingne, Dane DeHaan, Film, Luc Besson, movies, Rihanna, Science Fiction, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets | 3 Comments

“3 Days to Kill”

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I don’t have much feeling for, let alone interest in, current movies, and recently I’ve been seeing no more than two or three new movies each year. So you’d be nuts to take my reactions to current … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged amber heard, connie neilsen, kevin costner, Luc Besson, movies, thrillers | 7 Comments

Notes on Recent Action: “Taken 2” and “Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning”

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Many of the reviews featured on Rotten Tomatoes brand “Taken 2” with words like “sloppy” and “lazy.” I thought it was about as lean and mean and intelligent as the other recent action movies from Chez … Continue reading →