![]() ![]() When this man will get some kudos for his work i never know. ![]() His character is so repulsive and chilling, but at the same time so quirky and interesting to watch. Gary oldman is fantastic as the corrupt and psychotic cop. The fact that the audience is led to feel sympathy and sorrow for a hitman speaks words enough about his performance. Jean reno should have been nominated for a best actor nomination. But why the hell didn t this movie garner at least one single oscar or golden globe nomination? Natalie portman's performance was terrific as the emotionally ravaged matildha - best actress nomination for sure. There is also a lot of humor and when you throw in the tender love story - this picture has it all! Reviewed by jay 10 / 10 Where are the accolades? This movie is rated 63 on the imdb top 250 movie list, showing that people obviously like this movie, and with good reason. The special effects are all you could hope for.īesson does great actions scenes - especially the explosions. Gary Oldman is just the best psycho there is, and it is kind of nice to see him without all the strange makeup for a change.Īs a dirty cop in this film he personifies evil, and it is a joy to watch him do his thing. She manages the transition from a frightened child to a woman capable of killing so convincingly that it makes the relationship between she and Leon not only believable, but understandable. In her film debut, Natalie Portman turns in a performance that is beautiful beyond belief. ![]() Watching as his wounded soul slowly begins to heal is enough to touch the heart of any woman, but it is handled so subtly that it never becomes too 'sappy'. He is cold as ice as the almost super-human 'professional', but his performance is most moving when he reveals his sensitive side. Reno has an expressive face which conveys a myriad of emotions with great sensitivity and few words. Their relationship unfolds against a backdrop of murder and revenge as director Luc Besson explores issues of age and maturity, good and evil, and the interplay of life, death and love. The two main characters are a recently-orphaned girl who is wise beyond her years and a hitman who is still an innocent. Cut become the centerpiece of the story when the un-cut version is seen. Elements of the story which are only hinted at in the U.S. Version is still a great movie, but it cuts out 24 minutes which contain much of the heart of the movie and most of what makes the film a work of art instead of the usual action fodder. However, to truly comprehend the beauty of this film, you must see the European Cut. ![]() Reviewed by robbijean 10 / 10 An Action Film For Lovers With enough blood and gore to please any fan of action movies, and a unique love story to please the ladies, this is a great movie for couples to watch together. ![]()
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