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almostaugust · 10-20-2003, 07:18 PM

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.

"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

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

But the Lolita angle was a bit...

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.

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

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

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.

10-20-2003, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
almostaugust Junkie Location: Oz	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.

10-20-2003, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Spacemonkey Wake up Location: Nowhere special	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. __________________ "I hope that when the world comes to an end, I can breathe a sigh of relief, because there will be so much to look forward to." -- Donnie Darko

10-20-2003, 07:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
JimmyTheHutt Psycho Location: Hell (Phoenix AZ)	'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 __________________ Think Jabba, only with more hair and vestigal legs.... "This isn't a nightmare, its real. Nightmare's end." -ShadowDancer

10-20-2003, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Batman976 is you wicked? Location: I live in a giant bucket.	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. __________________ The following statement is true. The preceding statement was false.

10-20-2003, 09:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	Yup, and Gary Oldman is at some of his best bad guy-ness. "EVERYYYYYONEEEE" __________________ Google

10-20-2003, 08:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stare At The Sun Eh? Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	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!

10-20-2003, 09:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
K-Wise It's All About The Ass!! Location: In a pool of mayonnaise!!	Movie was fuckin great. Who knew that little girl would grow up to be Natalie Portman the woman who stole my heart Love the movie Asta!! __________________ "I love music and it's my parents fault (closing statement)." - Me..quoting myself...from when I said that...On TFP..thats here...Tilted Forum Project *It ain't goodbye, it's see ya later! I'll miss you guys!* - Asta!!

10-20-2003, 10:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
RedCometChar Not Brand Ecch! Location: New Orleans	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... __________________ Killing that robot makes me want to go home.

10-20-2003, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
K-Wise It's All About The Ass!! Location: In a pool of mayonnaise!!	ahahaha yeah didn't even have an italian accent...whatever that sounds like heh. Asta!! __________________ "I love music and it's my parents fault (closing statement)." - Me..quoting myself...from when I said that...On TFP..thats here...Tilted Forum Project *It ain't goodbye, it's see ya later! I'll miss you guys!* - Asta!!

10-20-2003, 10:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
lordjeebus ‚±‚Ìˆó˜U‚ª–Ú‚É“ü‚ç‚Ê‚© Location: College	Oh man do I love this movie. I've seen it at least five times.

10-20-2003, 10:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Doos Crazy Location: South Africa	Have it on my PC But the Lolita angle was a bit... __________________ Don't be alarmed, I'm an African. Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels good.

10-20-2003, 11:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hrothgar He's My Girl Location: The Champagne Douche	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. __________________ The fortunes of war favored Hrothgar.

10-21-2003, 03:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
Xiangsu Addict Location: Illinois	I love The Professional, it was great. I haven't had a chance to get the dvd though, but I want to.

10-21-2003, 05:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
mattevil Addict Location: Virginia	probably my favorite action film ever. the upcoming punisher film can only dream of being this.

10-21-2003, 02:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
TrogDor Tilted	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!

10-21-2003, 02:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
thumper69 Tilted Location: Texas	Yeah I liked it meself __________________ Ohh Yeah Baby All Night Long! (' . ^) Look at Kirby---> <(' . '<)

10-21-2003, 03:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mr.Deflok Blood + Fire Location: New Zealand	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.

10-23-2003, 06:22 AM	#21 (permalink)
jvwgtr Completely bananas Location: Florida	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.

10-23-2003, 07:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
Gortexfogg I and I Location: Stillwater, OK	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...

10-24-2003, 04:12 AM	#23 (permalink)
CSflim Sky Piercer Location: Ireland	Only way to describe it: The Terminator meets Lolita. perfect! __________________

10-24-2003, 07:05 AM	#24 (permalink)
dimbulb Riiiiight........	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...

10-27-2003, 07:06 AM	#25 (permalink)
Reese Delicious	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. __________________ “It is better to be rich and healthy than poor and sick” - Dave Barry

11-14-2003, 12:45 AM	#26 (permalink)
happymaan Insane Location: los angeles	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.

11-14-2003, 04:06 AM	#27 (permalink)
wannabenakid247 Registered User Location: Wales, UK	Amazing film really original and exciting

11-14-2003, 07:05 AM	#28 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	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... __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

11-14-2003, 08:07 PM	#29 (permalink)
rockzilla Junkie Location: The Kitchen	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.

11-15-2003, 11:28 PM	#30 (permalink)
oberon Quadrature Amplitude Modulator Location: Denver	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. __________________ "There are finer fish in the sea than have ever been caught." -- Irish proverb

11-16-2003, 03:03 PM	#31 (permalink)
Bob Biter Non-smokers die everyday Location: Montreal	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. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that don't happen.