Review of Léon: The Professional (1994) by Andy S — 20 Apr 2018

Very interesting setup. The way they show the two characters conversing in the restaurant was very original. Usually, they would shoot whole body shots but here they focused on the eyes. Loving the 90's style fashion and the style of the movie itself. Great sense of humor this movie.

Gary Oldman is brilliant and intense. The characters and roles he takes on, always seem to thrill me. He's very captivating to watch. It sucks seeing Mathilda's living situation. It's evident her parents don't really care.

Oh my god... that part where the girl is trying to get into Leon's apartment... powerful. Natalie even at that age was acting superbly. It's kind of comedic how Leon's life changes once he takes in the girl. I love how Luc hired Jean Reno to play this Leon character. I think it's marvelous.

It's kind of beautiful to see how Mathilda and Leon's relationship grows and how they become almost like father and daughter. Holy shit, that bathroom scene with Mathilda and Gary Oldman's character. The intensity. You really get to understand just how fucked in the head his character. And what's even more worse is that he has connections wishing the police department meaning h has power, meaning he owns the police. There's nothing worse than an evil corrupt cop.

It's so treasuring to see Leon have a vulnerable side to him. I'm so glad the movie ended the way it did. And especially with that song by Sting. It's wonderful because I think it sums up the whole feeling and relationship between Leon and Mathilda. Beautiful movie.

I think what's most compelling about this movie, is that we get to see inside the life of a hired assassin and how this particular person lives it. At home he's just a regular ole milk-drinking, clothes-ironing human being.