“Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets” (*** out of four) was a visually spectacular extravaganza set in the outer galaxy metropolis of Alpha in which two special operatives (Dane Dehaan and Cara Delevigne) are sent out to find out and uncover a dark force that threatens Alpha and the rest of the universe but find treachery and adventure at every turn. Director Luc Besson fills this to the brim with visual effects and never stops giving you something to look at and also never stops the story from moving. Too long at nearly two-and-a-half hours but never fails to be entertaining. Dehaan is solid in the lead role and is ably supported by a solid supporting cast including Clive Owen and Rihanna.