Luc Besson's SciFi Fantasy Trilogy: The Fifth Element, Lockout & Valerian (with Oreo Brewer & Johnny Potoky)
The Jacked Up Review Show PodcastDecember 26, 2025
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Luc Besson's SciFi Fantasy Trilogy: The Fifth Element, Lockout & Valerian (with Oreo Brewer & Johnny Potoky)

We conclude the 12th Season the day after Christmas for a minisode on Luc Besson's SciFi Fantasy Trilogy: The Fifth Element, Lockout & Valerian.

 

Guests Oreo Brewer & Johnny Potoky bring up how these pre-STAR WARS comics and fantasy elements helped these film adaptations come to life in a post-mega blockbuster movie world.

 

Is FIFTH ELEMENT the most successful Bruce Willis film outside of his earlier '90s work (and is Korben Dallas his best role given how it allows him more comedic work while spoofing his DIE HARD ego)?

 

Are these movies perfect examples of paintings that can be reobserved and you find something new from them each time?

 

Is LOCKOUT still a damn fun time no matter which version you watch or did the Snake Plissken/Han Solo hero feel too derivative?

 

And should VALERIAN be given a better re-evaluation in this snobby internet world?

 

Come drive your flying car into space with us as we podcast across the galaxy!

 

 

MUSIC INTRO USED:

"Redrum" Immediate Music (from The Fifth Element Trailer)