Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets Watch

Okay, let's talk about something potentially controversial. Something I'm maybe even a little ashamed to admit I think.

It's about a movie. A visually stunning, effects-laden, ultimately... divisive movie.

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: My Guilty Pleasure?

Yes, I'm talking about Valerian. The 2017 film from Luc Besson.

Hear me out before you grab your pitchforks. I know, I know. The dialogue was clunky. The plot wandered. Rihanna's cameo? Questionable.

But, BUT... it was also a visual feast! Like a cosmic candy store vomited onto the screen. And sometimes, that's exactly what I want.

The Underdog of Space Operas

Everyone compares it to Guardians of the Galaxy. And, okay, yes, there are similarities. Both are space operas with a quirky sense of humor.

However, Valerian aimed for a different vibe. It was more… European? More, dare I say, art house? A little weird. Okay, a LOT weird.

And maybe that’s why it failed to connect with a wider audience. But I kind of liked the weirdness. It felt… unique. Remember when unique was a thing?

The movie felt like a crazy fever dream. Like someone let a toddler design a sci-fi universe. And that toddler was on a sugar rush.

The characters were… not the best. Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne tried their best. But the script didn't give them much to work with.

Their chemistry was… present. Sort of. Let’s just say it wasn't exactly Han Solo and Princess Leia. More like... awkward coworkers on a corporate retreat.

Visuals That Pop (and Occasionally Burn Your Eyes)

But the visuals! Oh, the visuals! This is where Valerian truly shines. Or maybe overwhelms. Depends on your tolerance for sensory overload.

Every frame is packed with detail. Alien creatures, spaceships, bizarre landscapes... it's a non-stop parade of eye-popping imagery.

The underwater sequence alone is worth the price of admission (or the streaming rental, let's be real). It's stunning.

It may not be the greatest movie ever made. The story is a bit predictable, if we're being honest. And the pacing can be off.

My Unpopular Opinion? I Enjoyed It.

Here's the thing: sometimes, I just want to turn my brain off. I want to immerse myself in a world that's completely unlike anything I've ever seen before.

And Valerian provides that in spades. It’s pure escapism. A visual spectacle that's best enjoyed with low expectations and a willingness to embrace the absurdity.

So, yeah, maybe I'm alone in this. Maybe everyone else hates Valerian. But I'm not afraid to admit it: I kind of love it.

It's a beautiful mess. A flawed masterpiece. A guilty pleasure. And sometimes, that's all I need.

Don't judge me! Okay, go ahead, judge me. I understand. But I stand by my love for this weird, wonderful, visually stunning (and slightly terrible) movie.

It's like a really expensive, really long, really bizarre music video. And sometimes, that's exactly what my brain needs.

So, next time you're scrolling through streaming services, looking for something to watch, give Valerian a chance. You might hate it. You might love it.

But you definitely won't forget it.