Leon: Blu Ray Review
Leon: The Professional - Blu Ray
Rating: R18
Released by Madman Entertainment
As Madman continues to release essential Luc Beeson films (La Femme
Nikita is also out on Blu Ray), this remains one of his best.
In a star making turn, Jean Reno plays a hitman who lives a
solitary life (by necessity of his career choice) - however, one
day his world is overturned when Mathilde (debut performance from
Natalie Portman) ends up on his doorstep.
Having escaped being killed by Gary Oldman's psychotic and corrupt
cop, she needs help.
A friendship grows and Leon decides to avenge Mathilde's losses -
by teaching her how to become a hit man&
Just stunning from beginning to end, Leon was one of the greatest
films of the 90s - and remains thoroughly watchable from beginning
to end. It's still awesome and impressive - with all the cast
delivering some of their best performances.
Extras: Extended cut, theatrical release, a 10
year doco and portraits of the main actors are good solid if
unspectacular extras for such an iconic film
Rating: 9/10
