This is Natalie
Portman’s first feature film, and her acting and professionalism show she was a
natural. You wouldn’t be able to tell. Léon: The Professional is an intense
action/violence film that involves two souls who differ in age and view of
life. It delivers an exciting screenplay, wonderful performances by both leads,
and a climactic ending. Even though it seems likely the movie will end the way
it did, the way Luc Besson pulled it off was eventful enough for you to respect
Léon (the hitman) as truly a professional.
Luc Besson is
the man behind the movies Taken (2008) and Taken 2 (2012), and this movie is an
extension of a film he did in 1990 titled Nikita, which also starred Jean Reno.
Léon: The
Professional was made in 1994, directed by Luc Besson, and it was met with
favorable reviews, though it can be disturbing seeing a young child like
Portman in such a situation, as her character finds herself in.
Léon’s path
crosses with a little girl who lives in an apartment just a few rooms from his.
He takes a caring interest in her and tries to help when he can. Her name is
Mathilda (Natalie Portman), and she lives with her father, brother, stepmother,
and stepsister.
Mathilda is
always getting regularly beaten by her father, which makes Léon take pity on
her. She sees this pity as love, and the 12-year-old decides to run an errand
for Léon. When she gets back, her whole family has been murdered, and the
killers are still around.
Here’s my
favorite scene in the movie: when Mathilda sees her family dead, she walks past
the men with guns. She doesn’t start screaming. Instead, she walks to Léon’s
door, her back turned to the gunmen, and presses the bell, praying hard that
Léon will just let her in. The moment Léon opens the door, his life changes
forever.
Another thing to
look out for is Gary Oldman. His performance in this movie is worth
mentioning—it’s definitely worth his pay.
This tragic
thriller revolves around a love between two people who aren’t meant for each
other. Their involvement with each other brings death to many lives.
Léon is a good
film—something you will enjoy. There’s no pedophilia in this movie, mind you,
so fear not and go see it.
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