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Léon the Professional, 1994

Starring: Jean Reno, Natalie Portman

Directed by: Luc Besson

Written by: Luc Besson

Language: English

Country: France

Runtime: 110 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:8.6

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The mood of Léon the Professional is offbeat, stylized, and rough. The plot centers around , hitmen, and redemption. It is an independent, thriller, and action movie. Stylistically, Léon the Professional is neo-noir. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The setting is New York. Léon the Professional happens in the 1990s. The movie is known for being a modern classic, an award winner, and critically acclaimed. Note that it includes strong violent content.

Summary of Léon the Professional

Leon (Jean Reno) is a precise, calculating hit man--a consummate professional, with no family and no friends. However, he has casually befriended Mathilda (Natalie Portman, in an auspicious debut), a 12 year-old neighbor whose entire family, including her adored 4-year-old brother, is wiped out by some crooked DEA agents. The girl pleads with Leon to teach her how to be a "cleaner" and avenge her little brother's death. However, once she learns a few skills, Mathilda saunters into the DEA offices with the sole intention of killing the psychotic agent (Gary Oldman) who actually masterminded the executions. But her intended victim turns the tables on her, and Leon must rescue her. LEON was French director Luc Besson's first film shot in America.

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Language:	English
Country:	France
Release date:	18 November 1994
Runtime:	110 min

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Jean Reno

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Natalie Portman

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Luc Besson is a masterly director of stylish, thrilling, and humorous action set pieces, and this film's bravura opening and closing sequences are two of the year's best. Full Review

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by: Staff (Not Credited)

Entertainment Weekly

Ah, monsieur, you can lead a Frenchman to the Big Apple, but you can't make him a New Yorker -- and that's exactly what makes The Professional so fascinating. Full Review

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by: Lisa Schwarzbaum

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Yeah I'm free Tuesday.

A hitman who loves his plant, his simple life and milk. Brilliant. One of the big influences for Kick Ass Natalie Portman gives an outstanding performance. Luc Besson/Gary Oldman combo! Read and rate it

22.September.2010
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by: Nath
Nath rated this movie10/10Must See

Mój początek z Bessonem...

...bardzo dobry początek. Read and rate it

15.March.2010
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by: masloprojekt
masloprojekt rated this movie8/10Great

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