Review of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) by Jamie C — 19 Apr 2018

Muddled but the central pair are likeable enough to make it an enjoyable sci-fi romp.

This review of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) was written by Jamie C on 19 April 2018.

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets has generally received mixed reviews.

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