Reel Review: 4.5 of 5 Reels.

PG for some violence, language, brief sensuality, and rude humor.

On DVD/Blu-ray 8/13.

Ok for kids 7+.

I love this film from director Luc Besson ─ a fantasy adventure starring Louise Bourgoin as a fast-talking explorer/writer in pre-WWI France. On a mission in Egypt, she attempts to retrieve a sarcophagus and tote it back to Western Europe, while fending off complications wrought by her nemesis, archaeologist Dieuleveult (Mathieu Amalric). She succeeds on both fronts but runs headfirst into another problem: a Parisian scientist with the power to heal Adele’s comatose sister has accidentally let loose an ancient Pterodactyl above the Parisian skies. While a zany detective and a hunter attempt to eliminate the creature, the villains turn up yet again and try to thwart Adele’s long-term plans. This stylish film has great special effects and an entertaining story. It’s Indiana Jones with a French twist and a female heroine.