The Fifth Element

I think this movie was so successful because of its combinations of sci-fi, futuristic technology and contemporary pop culture - of course, the addition of great comedy helps. Examples of these combinations include the anti-gravity cop car parked outside a McDonald's, a priest representing an alien nation, and a vacation resort on another planet. The archetypal bitter ex-militant (Bruce Willis) and the man relying on faith (the priest) are also expressed in the film.