| | Leon The Professional DVD (1 Customer Review)
| Category | Action/Adventure DVDs, Action Movies, Thriller Videos, Suspense, Recommended, New York City, Coming Of Age, Killers, On-The-Run, Mafia, Hit Men | | Starring | Natalie Portman, Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Danny Aiello, Peter Appel | | Director | Luc Besson | | Cinematographer | Thierry Arbogast | | Composer | Eric Serra | | Costume Designer | Magali Guidasci | | Editor | Sylvie Landra | | Producer | Claude Besson | | Production Designer | Dan Weil | | Screenwriter | Luc Besson |
Closed Captioned; Soundtrack English; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re Leon (Jean Reno) is a precise, calculating hit man--a consummate professional, with no family and no friends. However, he has casually befriended Mathilda (Natalie Portman, in an auspicious debut), a 12 year-old neighbor whose entire family, including her adored 4-year-old brother, is wiped out by some crooked DEA agents. The girl pleads with Leon to teach her how to be a "cleaner" and avenge her little brother's death. However, once she learns a few skills, Mathilda saunters into the DEA offices with the sole intention of killing the psychotic agent (Gary Oldman) who actually masterminded the executions. But her intended victim turns the tables on her, and Leon must rescue her. LEON was French director Luc Besson's first film shot in America. Theatrical Release: September 30, 1994 (U.S.)
Color by Technicolor. Shot in Technovision Anamorphic on location in New York City and Hoboken and West New York, New Jersey. In SDDS (Sony Dynamic Digital Sound.
Clip used from the film "It's Always Fair Weather" (with Gene Kelly dancing on rollerskates) and the television show "Transformers."
Additional cast: Willie One Blood, Don Creech, Keith A. Glascoe, Randolph Scott, Jernard Burkes, Matt De Matt (Stansfield's Men); Elizabeth Regan (Mathilda's Sister); Carl J. Matusovich (Mathilda's Brother); Frank Senger (Fatman); Luc Bernard (Mickey); and George Martin (Hotel Receptionist).
Additional credits: Bernard Grenet (line producer); John Garland (line producer NY); Chris Silano (Steadicam); Gérard Drolon (art director); François Groult & Bruno Tarriére (rerecording mixers); Pascal Chaumeil, Eric McGinty (NY), Camille Lipmann, James Bradney (New York) (assistant directors).
On June 26, 1996, the 132 minute "director's cut" of the film was released theatrically in France. This version included 26 minutes of additional footage, including scenes of the 12-year-old Mathilda attempting (unsuccessfully) to seduce Leon.
Rated BBFC 18 by the British Board of Film Classification.
Copyright 1994 Gaumont and Les Films du Dauphin. Leon The Professional Quotes/Excerpts: "I like these calm little moments before the storm. It reminds one of Beethoven." -- Stansfield (Gary Oldman) before he kills a family in a DEA raid.
"Is life always this hard, or is it just when you're a kid?"--Mathilda (Natalie Portman)
"Always like this."--Léon (Jean Reno)
"No women, no kids. That's the rules."--Léon, instructing Mathilda on how to "clean" Leon The Professional Reviews: "...Flying high on explosive action and sly wit, THE PROFESSIONAL gets the job done..."
-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone "...Existential..." -- Rating: A - Recommended-- Entertainment Weekly Staff, Entertainment Weekly "...It is a well-directed film, because Besson has a natural gift for plunging into drama with a charged-up visual style. And it is well acted..."
-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times "The action scenes are explosive and skillful, the story genuinely moving."
-- Uncut Staff, Uncut Leon The Professional | List Price | $19.94 (You save $6.39) | | Studio | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 1994 | | All Time Sales Rank |  5418  | | CD Universe Part number | 6805092 | | Catalog number | 09858 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Jan 11, 2005 | | Rating | R (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | strong graphic violence, language | | Also Known As | Professional; Leon | | Running Time | 133 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Subtitled; Deluxe Edition | | Movie Details | Color; Digitally Processed; Widescreen; Subtitled; Deluxe Edition; 2-Disc Set, Deluxe Edition |
Leon The Professional Video Leon The Professional Movie Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)  A must-have movie!
When Gary Oldman shouted the word "EVERYONE", it shot this movie into 5 star status...and it was already at 4.99 up to that point. And quit dissing the French if they can deliver actors like Jean Reno. He smartly played the role of a cold and heartless person who turned out to have a heart after all. My only complaint was how creepy it was watching a too young Natalie Portman play such an overtly sexual character. But otherwise I had to praise her too for being so powerful a performer at such a young age. Add to your collection!
Submitted by Wan Hung Lo (Pensacola, FL) 
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Smart action film with great characters especially Oldman's villain. Classic.
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A True Classic
I remember seeing this film was it was released. I remember being surprised how good it was! It was the first time seeing both Jean Reno ane Natalie Portman. It was refreshing seeing an action star other than the "usuals." Jean Reno was scary, yet sensitive. Natalie was cute and memorable. She was young, yet seductive. Gary Oldman was spooky and evil as always.
I had always intended on adding this film to my library. Seeing it again in it's unrated form was like seeing it again for the first time. I had forgotten the story for the most part.
I brought it over to a friend's house, who is a big action, blockbuster-type movie fan. I wasn't sure if he would appreciate this movie, but he really liked it as well.
I think it is one of the all-time Classics of this genre. I'll place it next to "La Femme Nikita," and "Point of No Return" in the cabinet.
Submitted by D.H. (San Jose, Ca)
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This review is for a different format. Excellent movie
another great movie by Luc Besson
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This review is for a different format. Great Movie, Loved it
Great Movie Loved it
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Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
DTS 5.1 - English
Subtitles - English, French, Portuguese, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Featurette:
1. "The Professional: A 10 Year Reunion"
2. "Trial by Fire: Natalie Portman as Mathilda"
3. "Birth of a Star: Jean Reno as Leon"
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