Léon: The Professional (Extended Cut)

1994 • 132 minutes

About this movie

The mysterious Léon (Jean Reno) is New York's top hitman. When his next-door neighbors are murdered, Léon becomes the unwilling guardian of the family's sole survivor - 12-year-old Mathilda (Natalie Portman). But Mathilda doesn't just want protection; she wants revenge. From the electrifying opening to the fatal finale, Léon: The Professional is a nonstop crescendo of action and suspense.

Ratings and reviews

Welp..the first half of thi movie was Great...the guy who stars in the the lead is "excellent" throughout..totally believable. !!! but then it morphed. into a showcase, focusing on the beatiful young lady who co-starred in the film, she was great...but not believable in this incredibly tuff role to pull off.... totally. mortgaging. the integrity of the film......(and i'm sure she'll succeed in Hollywood in future roles .) but this director and screenwriter were "all over the board " with this one..it was one part " The Godfather"....one part "Bonney and Clyde "...one part "Pretty Woman "...one part "Rambo "..and the ending was totally stolen from a Bill Murray movie where he robs a bank at the beginning dressed as a clown...i'm going back to Clint Eastwood flicks.

LOVED this movie, I think it a wonderful execution of a sweet but controversial story. Would have given it 5 stars but I feel Mathilda was written to say somethings that didnt seem natural.

This is a favorite despite weird Lolita undertones. Action sequences are fabulous and you definitely root for Leon. Many well known actors and Gary Oldman is his typical freak we love lol. For me, this is one of Portman's best performances. Allegedly get parents were clueless to Lolita aspects of film, but I don't see how that's possible. Anyway, DEFINITELY worthy of your attention