Chris Tucker as Ruby Rhod (Fifth Element:1997) is a masterpiece of a performance.

I realize this is already pretty well received as a great performance, but on re-watching it for the 3rd time, it just kind of clicked to me how good he is. The entire time I'm watching, I am aware I am sitting in my house and watching a movie, until Ruby Rhod is on screen. For every moment he is on, I'm in the movie, part of the scene. He conveys nearly every emotion imaginable beautifully. Fear, anger, joy, sadness. He glides between them easily. He's sexy and mysterious while at the same time being comforting and familiar. He's absolutely hilarious while also bringing a sense of intense drama. I've always known that I have loved this performance, but I'm only coming to terms with how good it actually is. It's the kind of role that can only be done correctly if the casting is perfect, and in this case, it absolutely was. via /r/movies https://ift.tt/P2CVuGn