The 1994 film 'Leon' or in the States 'The Professional' is one of my favourites. Jean Reno as Leon a hit man who we find has a vulnerable side when he meets 12 year-old Mathilda as played by Natalie Portman. He looks after the girl and forms a relationship which is filled with sexual tension that is never fulfilled due to her age and his need to be alone and not get involved with anyone. Gary Oldman plays an insane crooked cop, a scary unpredictable bloke. It has good action and humour and Natalie Portman makes me feel like a dirty pedo as she poses and pouts all the way through.
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This was an excellent movie. Portman is the real deal and I hope that her Star Wars fame doesn't get her pigeon holed.
Reno is always cool..Da Vinci, Ronin, Mission Impossible..but he played such a great character here in search of redemption but forced to rely on his skills. Love this film.
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