Movie Overview
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is a 2017 action-adventure film directed by Luc Besson, starring Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne as the titular space cops. The story follows Valerian and Laureline, special operatives in the 28th century, who must race to identify a marauding menace threatening Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Their mission begins with retrieving a near-extinct creature, but quickly escalates to rescuing their kidnapped commander and safeguarding not just Alpha, but the future of the galaxy. Clive Owen co-stars as Commander Arun Filitt. Besson, known for his visually inventive style, brings this adaptation of the classic French comic series to life with a blend of live-action and animation, creating a vibrant, immersive universe. The film explores themes of unity, diversity, and the consequences of past conflicts, all wrapped in a fast-paced space opera. With an IMDb rating of 6.4/10, a Rotten Tomatoes score of 47%, and a Metacritic rating of 51/100, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets earned 11 award nominations for its groundbreaking visual effects and production design. Fans of sci-fi adventure and Luc Besson’s signature flair will find plenty to enjoy in this ambitious cosmic journey. Watch Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets on Netflix now for a visually spectacular ride through the City of a Thousand Planets.
