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When it comes to a measurable success, the film The Fifth Element directed by Luc Besson stands out. However, this film has divided opinions due to various reasons.
Being the most expensive European production with a budget of $90 million, it managed to earn an impressive $264 million at the box office. This made it not only one of the highest-grossing films worldwide in 1997 but also the highest-earning French film of all time, a record it held for 15 years.
However, it wasn’t all positive for The Fifth Element. It received two Razzie nominations and four Stinkers Bad Movies Awards nominations. It also had only one nod at the Academy Awards. Additionally, the film was involved in a seven-year-long plagiarism lawsuit that was eventually dismissed.
In the year of its release, The Fifth Element appeared on both “Best Of” and “Worst Of” lists. Over 25 years later, it is widely recognized as a mind-bending delight. Its eccentricity, self-indulgence, and excessiveness contribute to its charm.
iTunes subscribers are still intrigued by the film, making it one of the most-watched titles on the platform. Regardless of one’s opinion on The Fifth Element, it undeniably stands out as a one-of-a-kind film.
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Khushi Patel is a science fiction author who lives in Austin, Texas. She has published three novels, and her work has been praised for its originality and imagination. Khushi is a graduate of Rice University, and she has worked as a software engineer. She is a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America, and her books have been nominated for several awards.
