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Léon: The Professional
1994 ‧ Drama/Crime film ‧ 1h 50m
93% liked this film
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Mathilda (Natalie Portman) is only 12 years old, but is already familiar with the dark side of life: her abusive father stores drugs for corrupt police officers, and her mother neglects her. Léon (Jean Reno), who lives down the hall, tends to his houseplants and works as a hired hitman for mobster Tony (Danny Aiello). When her family is murdered by crooked DEA agent Stansfield (Gary Oldman), Mathilda joins forces with a reluctant Léon to learn his deadly trade and avenge her family's deaths.
Initial releaseSeptember 14, 1994 (France)
Oozing style, wit and confidence from every sprocket, and offering a dizzyingly, fresh perspective on the Big Apple that only Besson could bring, this is, in a word, wonderful. Full review
Mark Salisbury
Empire
Jean Reno is quietly menacing in his hit man mode and awkwardly affectionate in his father-figure role. Full review
Teresa Talerico
Common Sense Media