Léon: The Professional

IF YOU WANT THE JOB DONE RIGHT, HIRE A PROFESSIONAL.

Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.

Director: Luc Besson
Cast: Jean Reno , Natalie Portman , Gary Oldman , Danny Aiello , Peter Appel , Michael Badalucco , Ellen Greene , Elizabeth Regen , Carl J. Matusovich , Eric Challier

Genres: Crime , Drama , Action

Release date: 1994-09-14

Rating: 8.3

Runtime: 111minutes

Budget: 16M

Revenue: 45M

Production Companies: Gaumont , Les Films du Dauphin

Reviews:

  • Jesus Blair
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Martha Keller
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Apollo Floyd
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Everest Cannon
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Mathew Figueroa
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5