Xtreme Kool Letterz: Instead of, say, 'Corben'.ĭavid: (after witnessing Leeloo strip in front of him) Wow, they really did make her.We find him very close to losing that job finding Leeloo pushes him over that edge. The Taxi: He drives one, after retiring from the military six months ago.Sole Survivor: Apparently the only member of his highly-elite special forces unit that's still alive, which is the final reason why he's being offered the mission by General Munro.Sleeves Are for Wimps: At times wears an orange or grey sleeveless shirt ( perfectly expected).Sexy Backless Outfit: In an uncommon male example, one of Korben's T-shirts has a cut-out at the back.General Munro is assigned to bring him back for One Last Job. Retired Badass: Has recently left the army.Justified by General Munro in that he's a former member of one of the finest units in the Federated Army, he's the most decorated soldier in the entire unit (meaning if anyone can do it he can), and he's the Sole Survivor of the unit (so they can't exactly go ask the others). One Riot, One Ranger: Korben is the government's choice to go retrieve the stones 'discreetly,' instead of sending an entire team.Bruce Willis never saw this performance before it was filmed and was naturally moved by it. This is also a case of Enforced Method Acting. Men Are Uncultured: Subverted, he's utterly awestruck at the Opera.Majorly Awesome: He held the rank of Major in the Federated Army's Elite Special Forces.

Deadpan Snarker: In true action movie hero fashion.

Composite Character: Inspired by the futuristic taxi drivers S'Traks from Valérian and Harry Canyon from Heavy Metal.

The Comically Serious: At least in comparison to Ruby Rhod.The Call Knows Where You Live: He initially tries to back out of the mission, but after Cornelius and Leeloo barge in to steal his tickets, he reluctantly decides to take it to go after them.Bruiser with a Soft Center: Leeloo brings it out in him.After meeting Leeloo, he has to go on a mission to save the world. A former soldier of the elite special forces unit of the Federated Army, now a divorced cab driver.

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