30 'Fifth Element' Quotes That Set You on a Sci-Fi Rollercoaster Ride
Cosmic weapons and interstellar wisdom—that's the magic of "The Fifth Element." This '90s film still tickles our funny bones with its timeless hilarity. Here are 30 unforgettable quotes from the movie's iconic cast.
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In 1997, under the creative guidance of Luc Besson, "The Fifth Element" hit the silver screen like a meteor, setting box office records ablaze. The flick received esteemed accolades, including the British Academy Film Award and the César Award.
This epic film chronicles the journey of Korben Dallas, a taxicab driver who transforms into an unlikely hero. When the mysterious humanoid Leeloo unveils an impending threat to Earth, Dallas embarks on a mission to save humanity.
The dynamic duo would later encounter various characters throughout their perilous quest. Let these nuggets of wisdom ignite your wonder as you explore the gems below.
A quote from "The Fifth Element" film: "Anticipation denotes intelligence." | Source: youtube.com/sonypictures
Unforgettable Quotes from the Hit Comedy 'The Fifth Element'
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"Korben Dallas: What's your name?
Leeloo: Leeloo Minai Lekarariba-Laminai-Tchai Ekbat De Sebat.
Korben Dallas: Good. That… that whole thing's your name, huh? Do you have, uh… a shorter name?
Leeloo: Leeloo." — "The Fifth Element"
"Zorg: Voila! The ZF-1.
Zorg: It's light. Handle's adjustable for easy carrying, good for righties and lefties. Breaks down into four parts, undetectable by x-ray, ideal for quick, discreet interventions. A word on firepower. Titanium recharger, three thousand round clip with bursts of three to three hundred, and with the Replay button - another Zorg invention - it's even easier." — "The Fifth Element"
"Father Vito Cornelius: It's a...
DJ Ruby Rhod: No. 'Cuz if it was a bomb, the alarms would go off 'cuz all these hotels have bomb detectors, right? [the alarms go off]." — "The Fifth Element"
Korben Dallas' quote: "I only speak two languages, English and bad English." | Source: youtube.com/sonypictures
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"Leeloo: Everything you create, you use to destroy.
Korben Dallas: Yeah, we call it human nature." — "The Fifth Element"
"Flight Attendant: Mr. Rhod, you are going to have to assume your individual position.
Ruby Rhod: I don't want one position. I want all positions!" — "The Fifth Element"
"Police Officer: Sir, are you classified as human?
Korben Dallas: Negative, I am a meat popsicle." — "The Fifth Element"
"Aknot: Send somebody in to negotiate!"
Korben Dallas: You mind if I? Anybody else wanna negotiate?"
Fog: Where did he learn how to negotiate like that?"
President Lindberg: I wonder." — "The Fifth Element"
Leeloo's quote: "What's the use in saving life when you see what you do with it?" | Source: youtube.com/sonypictures
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"Leeloo: Leeloo Dallas mul-ti-pass. Mul-ti-pass.
Korben Dallas: Yeah, this is my wife, Leeloo.
Leeloo: Mul-ti-pass.
Korben Dallas: Yeah, multipass, she knows it's a multipass. Leeloo Dallas. This is my wife."
Leeloo: Mul-ti-pass.
Korben Dallas: We're newlyweds. Just met. You know how it is. We bumped into each other; sparks happen.
Leeloo: Mul-ti-pass.
Korben Dallas: Yes, she knows it's a multipass! Anyways, we're in love." — "The Fifth Element"
A quote from "The Fifth Element" film: "I don't want one position. I want all positions!" | Source: youtube.com/sonypictures
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"Head Scientist: Anticipation denotes intelligence."
Father Vito Cornelius: The most terrible intelligence imaginable." — "The Fifth Element"
Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg's Wicked Quotes in 'The Fifth Element'
"Bravo! Bravo! My compliments, little lady. Thank you for doing all the dirty work. I couldn't have done the job myself. Hand over the stones." — Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg
"I hate warriors, too narrow-minded. I'll tell you what I do like though: a killer, a dyed-in-the-wool killer. Cold-blooded, clean, methodical, and thorough. Now a real killer, when he picked up the ZF-1, would've immediately asked about the little red button on the bottom of the gun." — Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg
"Oh, Father, you're so wrong. Let me explain. Life, which you so nobly serve, comes from destruction, disorder and chaos." — Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg
"Torture who you have to. The President, I don't care. Just bring me those stones. You have one hour." — Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg
Father Vito Cornelius's quote: "Evil begets evil, Mr. President. Shooting will only make it stronger." | Source: youtube.com/sonypictures
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"A case with four stones in it! Not one or two or three, but four! Four stones! What the hell am I supposed to do with an empty case!" — Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg
"But you can still count! Look, it's easy. Look at my fingers. Four stones, zero stones, zero crates! Pack everything up! We're outta here!" — Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg
Memorable Quotes from Antagonists and Eccentric Characters in 'The Fifth Element'
"Evil begets evil, Mr. President. Shooting will only make it stronger." — Father Vito Cornelius
"And now we enter what must be the most beautiful concert hall of all the universe! A perfect replica of the old opera house! ...But who cares?" — Ruby Rhod
"I know she's made to be strong, but she's also so fragile, so human. Know what I mean?" — Father Vito Cornelius
Father Vito Cornelius's quote: "I try to serve life. But you only... seem to want to destroy it." | Source: youtube.com/sonypictures
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"I try to serve life. But you only... seem to want to destroy it." — Father Vito Cornelius
"I only speak two languages, English and bad English." — Korben Dallas
"You no trouble. Me... Fifth element... supreme being... me protect you." — Leeloo
"I don't know love. I was built to protect not to love, so there is no use for me other than this." — Leeloo
"What's the use in saving life when you see what you do with it?" — Leeloo
Aknot's quote: Aknot "We risked our lives! I believe a little compensation is in order." | Source: youtube.com/sonypictures
"Look lady, I'm all for a conversation but maybe you can just shut up for a minute." — Korben Dallas
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"Chicken! Good!" — Leeloo
"It's the fifth... Element." — Vito Cornelius
Father Vito Cornelius's quote: "I know she's made to be strong, but she's also so fragile, so human. Know what I mean?" | Source: youtube.com/sonypictures
"Wanna play it hard? Let's play it hard." — Korben Dallas
"I don't like warriors. Too narrow-minded, no subtlety. And worse, they fight for hopeless causes. Honor? Huh! Honor's killed millions of people. It hasn't saved a single one." — Korben Dallas
"We risked our lives! I believe a little compensation is in order." — Aknot
"We are warriors, not merchants." — Aknot
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Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg's quote: "Torture who you have to. The President, I don't care. Just bring me those stones. You have one hour." | Source: youtube.com/sonypictures
The Fifth Element" had a fantastic cast that truly captivated audiences. We had Bruce Willis as Korben, Mila Jovovich as Leeloo, Chris Tucker as Ruby Rhod, and Gary Oldman as Jean-Baptiste Zorg.
But you know what really stands out about this film? It's the way it reminds us about the power of love. In this movie, love goes beyond words, language barriers, and chaos. It's this force that can bring people together and transform lives.
It sparks our imagination and makes us think outside the box. And if you're craving more sci-fi excitement, delve into this collection of quotes from the world of "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones."
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