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Leon The Professional, The
aka: Professional, The
USA / France 1994, 110 minutes
Dir. Luc Besson
Rating: [R18]
Genres: Action/Adventure
Topics: Gung-ho.
Feat. Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman
Aroview: The director of NIKITA revamps his French hit with American money and the English language. An Italian hitman in New York reluctantly adopts a 12-year-old girl whose family have died at the bloodied hand of a maniac cop. Besson shows little restraint, which is just fine in the film's many action sequences.
Member Reviews
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(Very Good). Showing 1-9 of 9 member reviews.
5 stars (Exceptional) ~normfilmbuff
5 stars (Exceptional) Expanding on the Nikita formula, Luc Besson successfully crosses the border to American film-making, keeping his film fresh and free from cliché. ~Tom H
5 stars (Exceptional) Total visual eye candy, the art direction is faultless. All elements at their finest especially the performance of ultimate bad guy Gary Oldman. ~Baby
5 stars (Exceptional) Lone assassin Leon reluctantly takes in 12-year-old Mathilda, a neighbour whose family are murdered by a deranged corrupt cop, and an unlikely bond of friendship develops. She wants revenge & he teaches her his trade. Exceptional, suspenseful, must-see. ~GenXGirl
5 stars (Exceptional) Natalie Portmans first big movie and she hasnt looked back since. Jean Reno exceptional as always and Gary Oldman as the off the wall creepy corrupt cop. Brilliant cast, superb movie. ~Macthella
4 stars (Very Good) Ultra-stylish, with the story and intelligence to match. Gary Oldman is totally unforgettable. ~Wizzums
2 stars (Good Try) Because Gary Oldman is so good there are two films - one with him in it and one without him. After a good start, the screenplay weakens out and even goes off the rails. Oldman is perfect but he is not in it enough to save it. ~Tubbs
4 stars (Very Good) ~Wyatt Earp
5 stars (Exceptional) Stellar performances all, from Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, and Gary Oldman, that immerse you into their characters' reality. A story of love, honour, and heartless killing beautifully painted and paced. ~MarkyMark
DVD Features
- 'making of' documentary / featurette
- aspect ratio: 16:9
Close Relatives
- 22 Bullets (2010)
- Assassin(s) (1997)
- Ava (2020)
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