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almostaugust 10-20-2003 07:18 PM

The Professional
 
What did you all think of The Professional or 'Leon' as it was released in some parts of the world.
I really like it. It was an unusual movie, just about the relationship between a small girl and a hitman- but i think it was well told.
That last battle scene is awesome. Leon really fucks some shit up, when he is hiding up near the ceiling.

Mr. Spacemonkey 10-20-2003 07:58 PM

It was a good movie. Acting was good. Story was good. Action was good. It was a little unusual though. Leon was truly one bad ass hitman.

JimmyTheHutt 10-20-2003 07:59 PM

'Leon' is one of Luc Besson's finest films. It had to be cut for American audiences, obviously, but it really showed a good dramatic story with plenty of cool gunplay.

"No women. No children."

Veritas en Lux!
Jimmy The Hutt

Batman976 10-20-2003 08:06 PM

It's been a very long time since I've seen it, but I'd definately like to see it again. If I recall correctly, I think I enjoyed it.

Stare At The Sun 10-20-2003 08:17 PM

Really is a good movie, for any avid movie goer, i really recommend the Uncut International version "Leon". Shows much more character development, and you can really get a better feel for Leon and Mattilda. Though at times the movie can make you feel somewhat...akward, its still a great watch, and the ending scene with Leon is simply...rewarding.

Highly recommended!

Fremen 10-20-2003 09:29 PM

Yup, and Gary Oldman is at some of his best bad guy-ness. :cool:

"EVERYYYYYONEEEE"

K-Wise 10-20-2003 09:35 PM

Movie was fuckin great. Who knew that little girl would grow up to be Natalie Portman the woman who stole my heart :D Love the movie

Asta!!

RedCometChar 10-20-2003 10:28 PM

GREAT movie. It was way back then, with her little femme-fatale haircut, that I developed a crush on Natalie. The only thing that bugs me about it, is how everyone refers to Leon as an Italian guy, and Jean Reno is as obviously French as it gets. I guess in Europe it doesn't get to people that much...

K-Wise 10-20-2003 10:32 PM

ahahaha yeah didn't even have an italian accent...whatever that sounds like heh.

Asta!!

lordjeebus 10-20-2003 10:44 PM

Oh man do I love this movie. I've seen it at least five times.

Doos 10-20-2003 10:56 PM

Have it on my PC :cool: But the Lolita angle was a bit... :eek:

Hrothgar 10-20-2003 11:01 PM

I love it alot. Seen it countless times and have thought Jean Reno and Luc Besson make a great team with this movie and The Big Blue.

Fremen 10-20-2003 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by Hrothgar
I love it alot. Seen it countless times and have thought Jean Reno and Luc Besson make a great team with this movie and The Big Blue.
Another great movie!
I wish I could dive like that. :cool:

Anomaly_ 10-20-2003 11:40 PM

Good movie. I'm not a fan of symbolism but I thought the plant Leon took care made his character more humane. The relationship with Matilda was weird at times but it never seemed too inappropriate. I think he felt like a father figure but he just didn't know how to handle himself.

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Originally posted by RedCometChar
The only thing that bugs me about it, is how everyone refers to Leon as an Italian guy, and Jean Reno is as obviously French as it gets.
He's actually Spanish but he's been in France so long he's basically French.

Xiangsu 10-21-2003 03:08 AM

I love The Professional, it was great. I haven't had a chance to get the dvd though, but I want to.

mattevil 10-21-2003 05:07 AM

probably my favorite action film ever. the upcoming punisher film can only dream of being this.

TrogDor 10-21-2003 02:51 PM

I thought it was very good. Not one of the mindless typical Hollywood stuff that comes out these days.

The relationship between Leon and the girl is almost disgusting at first (because he kinda seems like a pedophile, or is set up to be labeled as one) but by the end you realise he was just trying to be a father as best as he could.

And that part with the paintball sniper rifle was hilarious!

thumper69 10-21-2003 02:53 PM

Yeah I liked it meself :D

Mr.Deflok 10-21-2003 03:02 PM

It is a brilliant film and the score is absolutely stunning, just try not to cry or feel sad when the scene where Leon is tending to his plants and goes to sleep in his chair alone... beautiful...

I too loved Nat back then.

K-Wise 10-21-2003 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by mattevil
probably my favorite action film ever. the upcoming punisher film can only dream of being this.
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Asta!!

jvwgtr 10-23-2003 06:22 AM

Thanks for reminding me that I need to rent this movie again!
I haven't seen it since it was released, but I did thoroughly enjoy it at the time.

Gortexfogg 10-23-2003 07:29 AM

Definately an awesome movie. It's a great movie and a great action movie too. That final battle scene just blew me away...all the crazy ways he took out almost all the SWAT team...wow...

CSflim 10-24-2003 04:12 AM

Only way to describe it:
The Terminator meets Lolita.

perfect!

dimbulb 10-24-2003 07:05 AM

It's one of my favorite movies ever. Watched it almost a decade ago, and didn't realize till recently that Mathilda was played by Natalie Portman. Incredible. well.... i think she was better in this show than any of the star wars movies.. lol..

there were some great action sequences in this movie. Almost poetic...

Reese 10-27-2003 07:06 AM

I fell in love with Mathilda.. (I was close to the same age so nothing wrong with that) Loved her ever since...

I watch it everytime I see it on tv, which is getting more rare.

Jean Reno is cool and I watch most of his movies but leon is the best.

happymaan 11-14-2003 12:45 AM

There's two versions of it availble in the US on DVD. The Professional which is the US cut, and Leon, which is the european cut. the european cut adds a lot to the movie. More into his realtionship with mathilda and Leon's history, why he came to the US.

If you like the movie you need to so the European cut.

wannabenakid247 11-14-2003 04:06 AM

Amazing film really original and exciting :thumbsup:

Charlatan 11-14-2003 07:05 AM

This is one kick ass film...

Yes the relationship between Leon and Mathilda is odd but not all that odd when you realize that Leon is essentially a child himself.

Never do you feel sex between the two. It's more an us against them kind of vibe or some sort of domesticity. For me Mathilda represents the first real friendship Leon has ever had.

and damn... Gary "everyyyyyoneeeee" Oldman can chew up the scenery...

rockzilla 11-14-2003 08:07 PM

I loved how Mathilda could be quite the little badass herself. The scene where she nonchalantly pays off the neighbourhood bullies with a stack of bills was classic.

oberon 11-15-2003 11:28 PM

This movie is one of my favorites. It has that unusual style that I always look for in movies.

A 12-year-old smoking cigs, her daddy blown away by a drug dealer... a hitman (especially one with the demeanor that Jean Reno's character puts on) of all things takes her in. And he learns things from her too!

The scene of them walking on the street after Mathilda's family is killed... that is a classic, my friends.

Personally, Gary Oldman's character wasn't that important in the movie.

Bob Biter 11-16-2003 03:03 PM

Loved "The Professional", but the 15 minutes during which you see Jean Reno as "Victor the Cleaner" in "La Femme Nikita" equivalates to his bad-assness in this entire movie.


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