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I don't remember when was the last time I had watched a movie so strong that my mind literally cannot stop obsessing over it. Being on a Luc Besson marathon I discovered that there is a misunderstood film which Besson wrote together with Guy Ritchie, which was directed by Ritchie, which is called Revolver. The 13% score on Rotten Tomatoes, in my opinion is there just because the critics were literally too dumb, or too insecure, for this movie. Or because this is something the Ritchie and Besson literally wanted to achieve. If the film became a hit, or was well received critically, the message of the film would not have worked as well as it does.

For @vanth@reddthat.com ... yes this review directly continues the speculation I had in my review of The Fifth Element, which again requires taking the relationship between Luc Besson and Maïwenn Le Besco seriously. Taking them seriously is kind of like advocating for pedophilia. I'm sorry. This was something that really happened. And I cannot change the age of Maïwenn Le Besco at the time, even if I wanted to. This particular review clarifies my stands on the topic a bit more. But if any speculation on the topic triggers you immediately, I suppose be free to remind people of what I already just said here.

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divorced his much-quoted 16yo 2nd wife after 5 years for a newer model

This is exactly why I think The Fifth Element is tragic. He dumped Le Besco for Jovovich during this movie.