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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets arrives on July 21, 2017.

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets stars Dane DeHaan as Valerian and Cara Delevingne as Laureline. The film also features Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, Herbie Hancock, Rutger Hauer and Clive Owen.

Synopsis

The ambitiously titled sci-fi film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets has officially started shooting. Based on a French comic book called Valerian and Laureline by writer Pierre Christin and artist Jean-Claude Mézières, here's the official synopsis:

Rooted in the classic graphic novel series, Valerian and Laureline- visionary writer/director Luc Besson advances this iconic source material into a contemporary, unique and epic science fiction saga.

Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe. Valerian has more in mind than a professional relationship with his partner—blatantly chasing after her with propositions of romance. But his extensive history with women, and her traditional values, drive Laureline to continuously rebuff him.

Under directive from their Commander (Clive Owen), Valerian and Laureline embark on a mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the universe. Alpha’s seventeen million inhabitants have converged over time- uniting their talents, technology and resources for the betterment of all. Unfortunately, not everyone on Alpha shares in these same objectives; in fact, unseen forces are at work, placing our race in great danger.

Luc Besson is making this one. You might remember Besson from things like The Fifth Element and Lucy, but not for the same reasons. One is a masterpiece and the other is really bad. (Stay objective, John!)

http://www.denofgeek.us/movies/vale...rst-official-image-synopsis-cast-release-date

 

[exmachina64]

Will this be 2017's Jupiter Ascending?

 

[Sgt. Kabukiman]

Well, that Cara Delevingne costume looks... exagerated.
Not sure about Dale DeHaan as the lead. He's a good actor but he doesn't strike me as an action star.
I haven't liked a Luc Besson movie since the Fifth Element so I hope this movie will channel some of that, Valerian is a great comic.

 

[El Daniel]

Rutger Hauer is in this? Nice.

 

[Mimosa97]

I don't understand the love for Cara delevingne. She can't act. Why is she even there ?

 

[BocoDragon]

Will this be 2017's Jupiter Ascending?

Not 2017's the Fifth Element?

Wacky high concept sci-fi adventure can be good.....

 

[Busty]

Terrible.

A lot of Chinese people are going to loose a fortune on this turkey.

 

[Ullus]

Will give anything with Clive Owen in it a try.

Costumes reminds me of the medium armor in Mass Effect 1.

 

[Discotheque]

Really intrigued about a 180 million dollar luc bresson movie but I don't fuck with that dehaan kid and this picture looks like pacific rim 2

 

[liquidtmd]

Its one pic but it looks very YA orientated and similar to the rash of them

Besson will always get a pass with me for Leon and the Fifth Element though so will check out

 

[the_batman]

you know the movie's going to be good if Rihanna's in the cast
..

I don't understand the love for Cara delevingne. She can't act. Why is she even there ?

she must be one of the current It Girls.

 

[Voyevoda]

Will give anything with Clive Owen in it a try.

Costumes reminds me of the medium armor in Mass Effect 1.

Came here to say this. The armour looks so Mass Effect 1.

 

[ChawlieTheFair]

Oh hey, it's that angsty kid from Chronicle.
Has he had a wank yet or does he still listen to The Black Parade?

 

[Fried Food]

Lucy was super good, maybe this will at least be good?

 

[Ushojax]

I don't understand the love for Cara delevingne. She can't act. Why is she even there ?

Are you really asking why good-looking people get acting roles? Rihanna is also in this movie.

 

[SchrodingerC]

Will give anything with Clive Owen in it a try.

Costumes reminds me of the medium armor in Mass Effect 1.

I'm also getting Mass Effect armor vibes.

Luc Besson and Sci-fi always has interesting results, even if the premise and execution is sometimes nonsensical, i.e. Lucy.

 

[exmachina64]

Not 2017's the Fifth Element?

Wacky high concept sci-fi adventure can be good.....

Nah, Lucy and this cast cause me to be cynical. If it turns out well, I'll be happy to watch it.

 

[Rei_Toei]

The source material is fantastic stuff, anyone interested in wacky scifi should definitely check it out. No idea how easy or hard it is to find English translations for it though. Besson is boss, I'm hoping the combination of the solid material and his eye for scifi make this something worthwhile. Not too hot on DeHaan though.

 

[faridmon]

Will this be 2017's Jupiter Ascending?

Nah, it will be 2017's Lucy

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

Rutger Hauer is in this means I'm there day one.

 

[Dmax3901]

Valerian has more in mind than a professional relationship with his partner—blatantly chasing after her with propositions of romance. But his extensive history with women, and her traditional values, drive Laureline to continuously rebuff him.

This is such a weird thing to put in a synopsis.

 

[the_batman]

This is such a weird thing to put in a synopsis.

it's a French movie

holy shit

 

[Nugg]

 

[Jon Carter]

Full faith in Besson on this. He's only bad when the material itself is bad. He's never ruined good stories.

 

[Mimosa97]

she must be one of the current It Girls.

I know she is but I'm asking why ?

Are you really asking why good-looking people get acting roles? Rihanna is also in this movie.

Being good-looking isn't good enough to land you so many big roles in such a short period of time. Plus there are tons of actresses who are just as good looking as her and way better at their job.

Rihanna will probably only make a cameo. She doesn't have a big role.

 

[FiraB]

So we are getting the original star wars without the bullshit sith/jedi crap, excellent.

 

[Jon Carter]

So we are getting the original star wars without the bullshit sith/jedi crap, excellent.

 

[KonradLaw]

Looks nice. Loved the original comics.

 

[Pau]

The source material is fantastic stuff, anyone interested in wacky scifi should definitely check it out. No idea how easy or hard it is to find English translations for it though. Besson is boss, I'm hoping the combination of the solid material and his eye for scifi make this something worthwhile. Not too hot on DeHaan though.

This is why I should learn French. So many comics and science-fiction I'm missing out on.

 

[Kuldar]

It's weird to have a young looking actor for Valerian, I always thought the character was older.

It's a Besson film so I'll pass.

 

[Acinixys]

Costumes reminds me of the medium armor in Mass Effect 1.

Nothing says "I have no idea what the fuck I am doing" like boob armor

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

I said wow damn if that is not a ripoff I don't know what is anymore :O

 

[Hyun Sai]

Ok, they really did the boob armor again, on top of being a complete rip off of Mass Effect style and logo.

After Lucy, no way in hell I'll see any other Besson movie in theater.

 

[PranooY]

I don't understand the love for Cara delevingne. She can't act. Why is she even there ?

Yep this. I really don't understand.

uh oh..

 

[Net_Wrecker]

bruh

 

[SchrodingerC]

Hmm, the comparisons are suspicious.

Example of the comic's design:

 

[Akahige]

She has giant boob plated armor while he appears to be wearing maternity armor, I'm so excited for this.

 

[darkwing-buck]

She has giant boob plated armor while he appears to be wearing maternity armor, I'm so excited for this.

Reminds me of the cerberus armor.

 

[theusedversion]

Cara is so beautiful. <3

 

[Bisnic]

Someone photoshop a N7 logo on their armor and a red/white stripe on their arm and you got a Mass Effect movie...somewhat. Even the synopsis sound like Mass Effect 1, just replace Alpha by the Citadel, and make the "unseen forces" the Reapers.

 

[Tom_Cody]

Cautiously optimistic.

 

[secondspace]

Besson can make this work, but I'm not convinced he will. It should at least look good.

 

[Zaptruder]

That armor design is just... lacklustre.

 

[donkey show]

Shepherd

 

[SolidChamp]

Will this be 2017's Jupiter Ascending?

It's Luc Besson, so yes.

 

[orioto]

The fuck is that casting.. Besson should remember th element was a success but.. It had Bruce. I'm worried for that lol.

 

[SolidChamp]

Full faith in Besson on this. He's only bad when the material itself is bad. He's never ruined good stories.

Clearly you've never seen The Lady.

 

[show me your skeleton]

looks like cara's hiding a couple of those planets.

 

[Khaz]

Loved the original comic.

Lots of time travel in there, and a quite complex storyline spanning over several books. I don't know how well it will fit on the big screen.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Hmm, the comparisons are suspicious.

Example of the comic's design:

They didn't go with red hair because people wouldn't stop comparing this girl with Mass Effect.