i think besson film manage to do without word what few film have be able to do with them while capture true human emotion . the main character struggle and triumph and set back and hope and desire be all so honestly show that you wonder if he be act at all . the film have a low budget and be obviously make without the glitz and glamour afford to most hollywood production but that minimalism be what allow this film to transcend the stereotypical sci fi labeling and become a true drama . however call this film solely a drama would take away from the fantastic post apocalyptic plot . true this type of movie have be do be before but i think this one capture the joy and sorrow of that type of world possibly well than any other one do .