am i the only one to be disturbed by this bunch of pedophiles? really. when Jean Reno mentioned how he idolized woody Allen i was a bit confused then came the explanation of the story that was uncut. holly hell! really? the detector's girlfriend was with the director at age 14 and knew him at age 12 because she was with the detector's friend at the time!!! really???? she said it was normal????? what age did she start having sex? it's ok because in France it's different and everyone understands!!! really? and how saddened the director was because they laughing at the uncut showing because like me i just dismissed it not knowing they were full on pervs. because the odience don't understand pedophilia? really? great Woody Allen? really. director did not want a 14 year old who knew what sex was he wanted a 12 year old virgin who knew nothing in stead?? Really????? holly crap. why the police is not on this is completely behold me.
Perhaps Natalie's best role ever. As a young person I could not believe how good her every second on screen was -and still. Leon is truly a masterpiece; a unique story with excellent pacing, grit, lots of heart and an amazing cast.
In an interview, here on youtube, Natalie Portman said, for the scenes with Gary, she did not have to act at all. He was scary enough and really good at what he was doing, that, all Natalie had to do was watch him and act her role.
I’ve seen this movie 50 times over the decades. Truly a masterpiece and Oldman shows the world that he is an unbelievable talent. Reno also becomes a household name. Portman also nails it!
Jean Reno, needs to be protected at all costs man. A truly unforgettable masterpiece, and a touching film. With such a perfect cast of the Underrated Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, and so many others, it literally created a film that was perfect with such a strong emotional, action-packed storyline and what a soundtrack. Honestly, one of the very few films, that you can truly say has no flaws, and one that everyone can agree is perfect. With such a low budget to work with, created a true masterpiece, A film, that'll never be forgotten.
I love this film,so good. You could see right off that Natalie was going to become a HUGE star one day. Jean Reno was already an established star and Gary Oldman,well his performance became one of the greatest psychopathic villains in cinematic history.
No one plays a villain as well as Gary Oldman, but I like-loved him as Arthur Dimmesdale, in 'The Scarlet Letter.' He can do intensely erotic as well as intensely psychotic. He really is amazing!
About the time great movies of the 90s were almost over. Real explosions, acting, guns using real blanks, real looking wounds, great makeup, dark and gritty. Now all CGI, fake looking computer made movies today. Love this classic!!!
@Kai McCook With the 5 element you expect CGI, it is an movie that is made for CGI one could argue. For me the line is to not CGI if you can do without, CGI is an tool, and you do not use tools not fit or excessive for the job, i think Leon would share this opinion.
@Kai McCook My point is not so much about CGI used well or not, it is more about that CGI is compared to physical special effects so cheap a lot of the movies are relying on eyecandy, flashy pixel explosions, less plot and acting. So your example would be an guy who knows how to make movies and then adds an extra layer of cake icing CGI on top, but most scrimp on the plot and go all out on the special effects. If you first think "how can i convey that scene as sparsly as possible regarding special effects and if you get that right add some on top, that works
To those who say they would love a part 2, I beg to differ. Some classic movies are best left as is. This plot is open n shut imo, & there is too much chance of a poorer sequel. Just think of movies like Highlander. The sequel killed it. Leave perfection alone.
Rachel S I agree as far as making a part two it wouldn't be the same there are some movies that should never have a part 2 and this is one of them part one is a classic and they would ruin it by making a part two
@Rachel S, granted there are sequels that have been poorly made, but there are still plenty classic sequels that were equal or better than the original. The other problem with a not having a go at a sequel is that someone will ultimately do a cheesy remake of the original for the modern audience.
@@millsshumps1968 Some films are open ended enough that someone could create something fresh and inventive (who could have predicted Fury Road from the original Mad Max films), but what strands do we have here? The only major character we left alive is Ms Portman's and TBH if I never see another slow-mo, knife throwing, aerobatic battle angel film again I will die happy. What do we have left? Mathilde does Dallas? A RomCom with Hugh Grant? Where other than another painfully awful Die Hard-like frikkin' awful Franchise? Please, I love this film. Leave it be.
@@wongsifu460 why is there always someone like you that wants to argue about everything? Movies are art, and art is subjective. It may not be perfect to you but to the OP it is. End of.
From this movie onwards, I became a fan of Jean Reno!!!! I think he is one of the best actors ever, no matter what movie he is in!!! Wasabi is also excellent, Crimson River 1 and 2, For love if Roseanna, 22 Bullets, and everything ever made with him in it. But Leone was spectacular!!!!
Bring me everyone...EVERYONE! Gary Oldman deserves so much more credit for his spectacular antagonist; it was over-the-top, and made the movie that much better.
I know exactly what you mean Charles. It sucks that you have to have all the preemptors prepared for when you discuss this. If you say you thought Portman looked good, people want to say something else, but your response is, "We're born in 1981. I saw her at that time and I was the same age."
Jean Reno is one of the most underrated actors of all time, who should honestly be considered one of the greatest with how amazing he was in this film. If only, he was seen more and gotten more, because he honestly deserves it so much with how incredible he is. Like this whole interview, just gets into my feels because of him, and the amazing heartfelt acting performance he did. A film with so much build-up, filled with raw emotions and feelings with a film that is truly memorable, unforgettable, legendary, and filled with emotions that you honestly can't help but feel alongside the characters & the emotional story behind it, especially what happens at the end which just makes this film turn to a sudden turn of just pure sadness especially with the build-up & how emotionally intense it was. A film & song where its just pure black and white, a film & song that has such strong emotions & feelings from/to your heart. Its a film where you just feel pure raw emotion as if you're the character or if you're seeing it first hand in person. A film with such a perfect selection of a cast with such underrated actors such as Jean Reno, Natalie Portman debuting in her first ever film which launched her acting career, Gary Oldman, and so many others. A film with such an emotional bond that you honestly can't explain it fully, its something that you honestly have to feel it to experience it. Its a film that's meant to be experienced through emotion, not through explanation just like Leon whenever you would see his character's facial expressions of what he would feel, like the amount of strong emotion behind it, is incredible, especially towards the end of the movie where you'd expect it to end off in a happy ending but it ends sadly. It can't be described fully in words, just through your own heart & emotion, especially with how perfect the film was, like there's no flaws with it. It's a film filled with strong emotional, action-packed storyline and soundtracks that honestly make you feel sad for Leon and Mathilda as if you're a part of them. Jean Reno truly nailed the performance like hes so underrated, and it really shows the amount of talent Natalie had which started her career in one of the greatest films of all time like all the roles were nailed perfectly. Its just a masterpiece. Not only that but this movie didn't have much of a budget either, and it turned out to be so successful and one of the greatest films of all time, which you can't deny, its something that everyone agrees on, like it or not, it is. Luc Besson the director literally nailed it & also proved how even at the time you didn't need that need such a huge budget to accomplish these things, and what an era it was, and what a big name for European Films if not the greatest European film, in comparison with American films that need such a big budget to accomplish the effects, it really shows the difference between the two as all thats needed is raw emotion. Such a masterpiece, a film like I said filled with such an emotional bond that you honestly can't explain it fully, its something that you honestly have to feel it to experience it. Truly unforgettable, memorable and much more. I honestly wish it got more credit that it was unfortuantely given, it honestly deserved so much credit, especially an award for Jean Leno and his performance. Such a perfect selection, such a perfect story, film, and of course music selection. One of the few films where you experience raw emotion, and feelings. Like even the trailer itself is just amazing. A film that you honestly feel through your heart, its just heartfelt like the emotions of the film just go through your heart and makes you feel it as if you're one of the characters especailly as Leon and Maltithda, and not only that but heartbroken as well, especially at the end of the film where you see a flash of light slowly entering and then fading away knowing that hes passed & finally achieved the peace he wanted, while also having something to loose for, and love with actual roots being placed - a meaning for him which was Maltithda. Like even now, when I watched this movie, I still feel the emotions thats how strong it is, its attached, especially every time when you look back to it and it always hits you over and over again. Like it's just unexplainable, you can try your best to explain it, but its something you just gotta feel for yourself like I said and its so emotionally intense. 5 stars. A film that literally hit me hard so many times in my feelings, and made me realize the true meanings of love & life, purpose. regret, change and gave me a perspective, a will, a reason, change - everything. It literally has so many messages, and feelings, of dreams, hopes, and roots. Like man this film just changes you, pure chills, pure tears, pure emotion, pure sadness and much more as well. So much to say, its honestly endless, with so many emotions & feelings.
The number of "lines" in this film to repeat at any moment is just too many to remember. Gary Oldman was pure genius....The bathroom scene in his drugged state of mind, where he goes into, "Do you like life, little girl?", is just perfectly filmed and acted. I really wish Oldman could have been part of these interviews. His experiences on the film are instrumental in how great it truly was. He was probably busy that day....lol
Too bad Gary Oldman was not interviewed. Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman and Jean Reno are great actors who made this movie great. Of course greatly also due to Luc Besson sotry and directions. I never understood why people had a problem with the movie. I guess only Americans so that doesn't count with their double standards :) I think this movie is one of the greatest ever made. It is pure art.
Wow, stereotype people a lot? I'm American and I love this movie. I even have it on DVD and think it's every bit as good as Besson's other films such as La Femme Nikita.
@@largol33t1 Yeah sorry, you are right of course. I am so frustrated with The USA because so freaking many US citizens voted two times for a total clown in the White house that I cannot think of Americans objective anymore these days.
MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIMES! 💜 I watched it since I was a kid living in Armenia, Yerevan 🇦🇲 thousand times, and 27 years left I still love everything about this masterpiece. Natalie is one of my favorite actress and Jean is always in my heart. As a child I hated Gary, but now I know why, because he is a great actor❤️ and now he is in my heart too. I still can't understand why this movie wasn't nominated for the Oscars eventually in foreign movie category?!
Wrong reaction on behalf of the laughing audience to their own natural discomfort. It was meant to make you feel uneasy about where Mathilda was headed, not just in the film but in her life after the credits. Meant to make you squirm, not laugh. No wonder they cut it. But in the long version, for my money it's the most emotionally effecting and disturbing scene by far. Leon isn't just the Professional. Despite his work, his somewhat childlike manner or perhaps because of those things he embodies Conscience as much as he does Death. In the end, his love is Sacrifice. Awesome movie.
Once every ten years or so a movie is released which contains superb acting, an excellent script, fantastic photography, great editing, a relevant soundtrack, and so on. And no one finds it credible or worth watching. Well, so much for the intelligence level of the overall moviegoing public. This movie is a masterpiece.
A truly groundbreaking dynamic movie. One of my all time greats, it makes you think, makes you laugh, makes you cry. Jean and Natalie WOW what an incredible pairing. TRES BIEN!
I'd begun watching Reno on celluloid in The Pink Panther movies. So to experience him as Leon almost 15 years after that (yeah I watched it in 2021) blew my mind. Yet in retrospect, I feel that it's one of those rare 'made-for-someone' roles we are blessed to experience once in a while. Loved the performance, loved the movie.
I love this movie I've seen it so many times Jean Reno is one of my favorite actors as well as Natalie Portman and Gary Oldman awesome movie love love love this movie
This movie is that the reality of my Uncle & I. I lost him on Valentines day will be 2 years. If all you people that are fans could of only knew that in parts It was actually reality. I lived it & still cry. I'm grown up now. When he died I couldn't get out of bed for one week. I had to be helped to the bathroom. I prayed the I could go to the service. He was with me. I did it. He was all the I had in the world. I still can feel my Leon ( my Uncle ) if I'm alone in bed at night If I listen close enough I can still hear my heart breaking. Rest in peace. Your angel loves you
This is my favorite movie of all time. Some people have decided to see it in a negative way & nothing can change that. A hit man meets a girl who boycott school without the knowledge of her parents & same parents left her exposed to smoking & other vises & they all got killed but her. He rescued her, asked if she has any family she could go to but she said no & she could be killed the same night if he didn't protect her. He never took advantage of her & several times cautioned her about lusting over him bc she was a kid & it made him feel uncomfortable , asked her to stop smoking, cursing & don't hang out with thugs. Leon mentioned a lot of times "no women, no kids" Took her on a mission but didn't let her use real bullets & in the end died while protecting her & left money to be given to her for her education & life. Reminder:99% of action movies are about killing, drugs & other vices. This is just a movie with a wonderful story better than a lot of other Mafia & action movies. If you don't like it, you can watch church always as your own movie. It's a free world.
I never thought I would watch a 38-minute-long video on youtube, even if it was about one of the greatest movies ever. But here I am watched the whole video and some parts even twice without noticing how the time went by. The story also evolves with you. I remember, when I watched the movie for the first time, the story between Matilda and Leon did nothing to me at all. She just seemed to be a silly child playing some silly teenage girl games as they all do. Leon's and Stanfield's characters were more captivating for me, the action, all criminal atmosphere, all so cool. I didn't even recognize her when I saw Portman in Star Wars. Only later I realized that the story line between Matilda and Leon has way more to it than just an adult protecting a child. Great video. Never knew who Maiwenn was until now and didn't know her story, didn't know she played Diva Plavalaguna either. She is very beautiful. Thank you, Marina.
Thank you so much for rendering this to us, such a great recap of this movie... I have 3 versions of it and still review it sometimes.. just remembering me and my daughter...
MAN THIS IS MY YOUTH. I started scuba/apnea because of LE GRAND BLEAU and was going through some tough times as an immigrant in North America with LEON. Always a legend LUC & JEAN. THANK YOU
My fave movie of all time, simply because no other film in history has had 3 Oscar winning performances at once. How this film won zero Oscars, is bizarre. Score could have even won it, never mind the artistic screenplay.
I knew then she would go on to be an extraordinary actress and be in many movies going forward. To be that good at that age is exceptional. She still is.
Just watched this movie for the first time. Many child actors don't make it to adult acting with longevity. If I had watched this movie in 1994 not knowing who Natalie Portman was, I would've had no doubt we'd be seeing much more of her success in the future. Absolutely brilliant. This is the movie that George Lucas noticed her in and decided to cast her in the Star Wars prequels, which was only 5 years later.
Stupenda pellicola, l'ho visto 5 volte, ed ogni volta che mi capita di vederne un pezzetto subito lo cerco e me lo riguardo! i protagonisti sono due grandi attori 💗💗💗
It is particularly of its time, and it's also timeless. A stunning tour-de-force from all involved, not a weak link in the chain (production staff and cast both). Maybe not the best film ever made (I mean, how can we really have just one best film?) but my lord, it is absolutely up there with the best. Kane, Apocalypse, Leon, Godfathers - yeah, it fits right in there.
I don't think anyone can truly grasp the complexity of these characters. Even greater is how a great Director brings them to life. I have seen this numerous times and each time I see more. My mother was French born and raised, as such I adore Jean Reno and Edith Pilaf.
the movie's really good. stylish, tightly paced, very well acted...but, when Sting's Shape of My Heart started playing...aw, man...it really cranked this lil action yarn to a near masterpiece.
"Leon - The Professional" is just an unforgettable movie. From A to Z great & pure cinema. Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Jean Reno - the whole cast show very good acting.
Gary Oldman and Nathalie stole the movie, despite Reno's magnetic performance from start to finish. Fantastic acting overall, serving a solid and genuinely emotional script, and highlighted by solid directing by Besson.
Leon was one of the greatest films of the Luc Besson. He's done so much since that speaks to his brilliance as a writer and director. Leon will live for a long time as a masterpiece!
One of my best movies. I remember talking about this movie and how they filmed in Washington heights 158st and Broadway. Such classic they don’t make movies like this anymore
We are going to have a reunion, bring me everyone.
What do you mean everyone?
EVEEERRYYOOOONNEE!!!
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Gary Oldman is the most terrifying insane person on screen. Amazing actor.
Everyyyyoneeee!!!!!!
More terrifying than Javier Bardem? maybe.
"Then I will kill the panda, and make you wrong" -Shen
@@Droppingineveryvideo What do you mean everyone?
You are so right. Yes sir. He is one of a kind no one like him. So unique style.
Gary Oldman... Probably one of the best performances by any actor ever..
am i the only one to be disturbed by this bunch of pedophiles? really. when Jean Reno mentioned how he idolized woody Allen i was a bit confused then came the explanation of the story that was uncut. holly hell! really? the detector's girlfriend was with the director at age 14 and knew him at age 12 because she was with the detector's friend at the time!!! really???? she said it was normal????? what age did she start having sex? it's ok because in France it's different and everyone understands!!! really? and how saddened the director was because they laughing at the uncut showing because like me i just dismissed it not knowing they were full on pervs. because the odience don't understand pedophilia? really? great Woody Allen? really. director did not want a 14 year old who knew what sex was he wanted a 12 year old virgin who knew nothing in stead?? Really????? holly crap. why the police is not on this is completely behold me.
Nicholson comes to mind and that old guy on the park bench in A Bronx Tale but yeah, this was one for the ages. Truly memorable.
One of the best movies I've watched.
NO.
Leon Smith: Indeed it is.
@ML8593wy probably not i work all the time. But it was good to me.
Do you like it cos it was directed by a paedophile who used the film to promote paedophilia?
Kieran: Idiot.
The person in charge of casting for this movie was a genius!
I agree with you
Or lucky
This man created the career of Natalie Portman 😳
@@damienf5006 yep
Agree
LEON; One of the most Beautiful films I have ever seen.
So true :) a trully masterpiece!!!
I agree.
yes indeed, so good that it's on all of devices (phone, tablets and laptop) I never got tired watching this masterpeice. It's among the tops for me!
This, The big blue and the original Bladerunner are my top 3
Has to be the extended version though, the theatrical removed most of the best scenes and the most important scene in the film
Perhaps Natalie's best role ever. As a young person I could not believe how good her every second on screen was -and still.
Leon is truly a masterpiece; a unique story with excellent pacing, grit, lots of heart and an amazing cast.
not perhaps.... Nathalie & Jean best role ever.
It's all been downhill for Natalie ever since.
Indeed and with no acting classes under her belt. She's a natural
The bathroom scene with Matilda and Stansfield is some of the best acting you will ever see. Gary should have got an Oscar, for that scene alone!
In an interview, here on youtube, Natalie Portman said, for the scenes with Gary, she did not have to act at all. He was scary enough and really good at what he was doing, that, all Natalie had to do was watch him and act her role.
I’ve seen this movie 50 times over the decades. Truly a masterpiece and Oldman shows the world that he is an unbelievable talent. Reno also becomes a household name. Portman also nails it!
The way Oldman says “shit” immediately before being blown up is probably the single most perfectly-articulated word in the history of filmmaking.
Jean Reno, needs to be protected at all costs man. A truly unforgettable masterpiece, and a touching film. With such a perfect cast of the Underrated Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, and so many others, it literally created a film that was perfect with such a strong emotional, action-packed storyline and what a soundtrack. Honestly, one of the very few films, that you can truly say has no flaws, and one that everyone can agree is perfect. With such a low budget to work with, created a true masterpiece, A film, that'll never be forgotten.
Well said, I couldn't agree more
Best Film ever mande, nothing was made like Leon the professional, a True master piece
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"Secret Life of Words" is far more interesting.
I love this film,so good. You could see right off that Natalie was going to become a HUGE star one day. Jean Reno was already an established star and Gary Oldman,well his performance became one of the greatest psychopathic villains in cinematic history.
Get me everyone....Everyone? E-V-E-R-Y-O-N-E!!!!!!! Gary Oldman...pure perfection.
No one plays a villain as well as Gary Oldman, but I like-loved him as Arthur Dimmesdale, in 'The Scarlet Letter.' He can do intensely erotic as well as intensely psychotic. He really is amazing!
@@gr8tnowwhat 🗣I was just going to utter that infamous line...but you beat me to it!💯
Second to Denis Hopper in “Blue Velvet.”
@@christinacascadilla4473 🗣Rivals ‘Mitchum’ in ‘Night of the hunter’ & then *De Niro’s* turn as ‘Max Cary’ in the remake of ‘Cape Fear!’🎬
her crying scene while begging for leon to open the door was the best scene for me, probably the most realistic cry ive seen in the movies from a kid!
About the time great movies of the 90s were almost over. Real explosions, acting, guns using real blanks, real looking wounds, great makeup, dark and gritty. Now all CGI, fake looking computer made movies today. Love this classic!!!
The gun battle at the end and the sets, cinematography, some of the best ever
part of the reason I don't watch movies that much anymore. I couldn't stand CGI when it first came out and I still don't.
@@jansa940 you’ve got that right! I hate cgi!
@Kai McCook With the 5 element you expect CGI, it is an movie that is made for CGI one could argue.
For me the line is to not CGI if you can do without, CGI is an tool, and you do not use tools not fit or excessive for the job, i think Leon would share this opinion.
@Kai McCook My point is not so much about CGI used well or not, it is more about that CGI is compared to physical special effects so cheap a lot of the movies are relying on eyecandy, flashy pixel explosions, less plot and acting.
So your example would be an guy who knows how to make movies and then adds an extra layer of cake icing CGI on top, but most scrimp on the plot and go all out on the special effects.
If you first think "how can i convey that scene as sparsly as possible regarding special effects and if you get that right add some on top, that works
Still one of the best child acting jobs in the history of cinema. It was impressive when I first saw the movie as a kid and it still is.
To those who say they would love a part 2, I beg to differ. Some classic movies are best left as is. This plot is open n shut imo, & there is too much chance of a poorer sequel. Just think of movies like Highlander. The sequel killed it. Leave perfection alone.
Agreed. There were plans for a sequel to Casablanca but thankfully it came to nothing. Perfection should be left alone.
Rachel S I agree as far as making a part two it wouldn't be the same there are some movies that should never have a part 2 and this is one of them part one is a classic and they would ruin it by making a part two
@@londonsage8696 so true. You only have to look at John Wick (to name but one) to see how badly wringing a franchise for every last buck can go.
@Rachel S, granted there are sequels that have been poorly made, but there are still plenty classic sequels that were equal or better than the original.
The other problem with a not having a go at a sequel is that someone will ultimately do a cheesy remake of the original for the modern audience.
@@millsshumps1968 Some films are open ended enough that someone could create something fresh and inventive (who could have predicted Fury Road from the original Mad Max films), but what strands do we have here? The only major character we left alive is Ms Portman's and TBH if I never see another slow-mo, knife throwing, aerobatic battle angel film again I will die happy.
What do we have left? Mathilde does Dallas? A RomCom with Hugh Grant? Where other than another painfully awful Die Hard-like frikkin' awful Franchise?
Please, I love this film. Leave it be.
Benny died on 9/11, he was a firefighter in real life, shame they didn't mention him
He was a cool guy who remained humble even after the movie (worked with him at a few clubs back then!)
This may be for a variety of reasons. Probably comes down to the family, and respect for the family.
leon was the best movie i've ever seen in my entire life so perfect 100% periodt
You must have seen a handful of movies to make a statement like that. It's a good movie but perfect movie ? far from that
@@wongsifu460 why is there always someone like you that wants to argue about everything? Movies are art, and art is subjective. It may not be perfect to you but to the OP it is. End of.
@@wongsifu460 well anyways that's my opinion and i love the movie so byeeee
Natalie, is that you?
The perfect movie and brilliant cast.
The natural protective instinct, and Mathilda's need for that protection, was portrayed perfectly, by the two of them. It opened my heart.
You know what the underlying theme is right?
@@starwarsroo2448 yeah, good thing Gary Oldman blew his back out at the end.
@@starwarsroo2448 Whats that?
@@JaHawkey70 an unhealthy interest i an underage girl
@@starwarsroo2448 eh, I see what you're saying but thats still debatable.
From this movie onwards, I became a fan of Jean Reno!!!! I think he is one of the best actors ever, no matter what movie he is in!!! Wasabi is also excellent, Crimson River 1 and 2, For love if Roseanna, 22 Bullets, and everything ever made with him in it. But Leone was spectacular!!!!
Bring me everyone...EVERYONE!
Gary Oldman deserves so much more credit for his spectacular antagonist; it was over-the-top, and made the movie that much better.
I haven't got TIIIIIIIIMMMME......forthismickeymousebullshit!
That particular moment always gives me chills
In my opinion, this was Natalie Portman's finest moment...
@Kai McCook
She really surprised me. She had Jackie's voice down to a scary degree, didn't she?
watch garden state
This was her debut.
And she was fine as fuck
@@tigredecorazon-3274 bruh
Being the same age as Natalie, you can't imagine how I felt as a 13 year old when this came out, she was the most beautiful girl I'd ever seen.
You know you were really a 35 year old pervert!
@@ubiquitousdiabolus I was actually a 13 year old lol
I know exactly what you mean Charles. It sucks that you have to have all the preemptors prepared for when you discuss this. If you say you thought Portman looked good, people want to say something else, but your response is, "We're born in 1981. I saw her at that time and I was the same age."
Jean Reno is one of the most underrated actors of all time, who should honestly be considered one of the greatest with how amazing he was in this film. If only, he was seen more and gotten more, because he honestly deserves it so much with how incredible he is. Like this whole interview, just gets into my feels because of him, and the amazing heartfelt acting performance he did. A film with so much build-up, filled with raw emotions and feelings with a film that is truly memorable, unforgettable, legendary, and filled with emotions that you honestly can't help but feel alongside the characters & the emotional story behind it, especially what happens at the end which just makes this film turn to a sudden turn of just pure sadness especially with the build-up & how emotionally intense it was. A film & song where its just pure black and white, a film & song that has such strong emotions & feelings from/to your heart. Its a film where you just feel pure raw emotion as if you're the character or if you're seeing it first hand in person. A film with such a perfect selection of a cast with such underrated actors such as Jean Reno, Natalie Portman debuting in her first ever film which launched her acting career, Gary Oldman, and so many others. A film with such an emotional bond that you honestly can't explain it fully, its something that you honestly have to feel it to experience it. Its a film that's meant to be experienced through emotion, not through explanation just like Leon whenever you would see his character's facial expressions of what he would feel, like the amount of strong emotion behind it, is incredible, especially towards the end of the movie where you'd expect it to end off in a happy ending but it ends sadly. It can't be described fully in words, just through your own heart & emotion, especially with how perfect the film was, like there's no flaws with it. It's a film filled with strong emotional, action-packed storyline and soundtracks that honestly make you feel sad for Leon and Mathilda as if you're a part of them. Jean Reno truly nailed the performance like hes so underrated, and it really shows the amount of talent Natalie had which started her career in one of the greatest films of all time like all the roles were nailed perfectly. Its just a masterpiece. Not only that but this movie didn't have much of a budget either, and it turned out to be so successful and one of the greatest films of all time, which you can't deny, its something that everyone agrees on, like it or not, it is. Luc Besson the director literally nailed it & also proved how even at the time you didn't need that need such a huge budget to accomplish these things, and what an era it was, and what a big name for European Films if not the greatest European film, in comparison with American films that need such a big budget to accomplish the effects, it really shows the difference between the two as all thats needed is raw emotion. Such a masterpiece, a film like I said filled with such an emotional bond that you honestly can't explain it fully, its something that you honestly have to feel it to experience it. Truly unforgettable, memorable and much more. I honestly wish it got more credit that it was unfortuantely given, it honestly deserved so much credit, especially an award for Jean Leno and his performance. Such a perfect selection, such a perfect story, film, and of course music selection. One of the few films where you experience raw emotion, and feelings. Like even the trailer itself is just amazing. A film that you honestly feel through your heart, its just heartfelt like the emotions of the film just go through your heart and makes you feel it as if you're one of the characters especailly as Leon and Maltithda, and not only that but heartbroken as well, especially at the end of the film where you see a flash of light slowly entering and then fading away knowing that hes passed & finally achieved the peace he wanted, while also having something to loose for, and love with actual roots being placed - a meaning for him which was Maltithda. Like even now, when I watched this movie, I still feel the emotions thats how strong it is, its attached, especially every time when you look back to it and it always hits you over and over again. Like it's just unexplainable, you can try your best to explain it, but its something you just gotta feel for yourself like I said and its so emotionally intense. 5 stars. A film that literally hit me hard so many times in my feelings, and made me realize the true meanings of love & life, purpose. regret, change and gave me a perspective, a will, a reason, change - everything. It literally has so many messages, and feelings, of dreams, hopes, and roots. Like man this film just changes you, pure chills, pure tears, pure emotion, pure sadness and much more as well. So much to say, its honestly endless, with so many emotions & feelings.
Jean was also good in Ronin but this role as Leon was a standout part for him.
The number of "lines" in this film to repeat at any moment is just too many to remember. Gary Oldman was pure genius....The bathroom scene in his drugged state of mind, where he goes into, "Do you like life, little girl?", is just perfectly filmed and acted. I really wish Oldman could have been part of these interviews. His experiences on the film are instrumental in how great it truly was. He was probably busy that day....lol
Given the timing of this retrospective, he was probably working on Batman Begins.
Too bad Gary Oldman was not interviewed. Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman and Jean Reno are great actors who made this movie great. Of course greatly also due to Luc Besson sotry and directions. I never understood why people had a problem with the movie. I guess only Americans so that doesn't count with their double standards :) I think this movie is one of the greatest ever made. It is pure art.
Wow, stereotype people a lot? I'm American and I love this movie. I even have it on DVD and think it's every bit as good as Besson's other films such as La Femme Nikita.
@@largol33t1 Yeah sorry, you are right of course. I am so frustrated with The USA because so freaking many US citizens voted two times for a total clown in the White house that I cannot think of Americans objective anymore these days.
@computerjantje Well To be fair they aint got no other option
Depends on what Cut you watch, one of the edits makes for very difficult viewing.
MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIMES! 💜 I watched it since I was a kid living in Armenia, Yerevan 🇦🇲 thousand times, and 27 years left I still love everything about this masterpiece. Natalie is one of my favorite actress and Jean is always in my heart. As a child I hated Gary, but now I know why, because he is a great actor❤️ and now he is in my heart too.
I still can't understand why this movie wasn't nominated for the Oscars eventually in foreign movie category?!
Wrong reaction on behalf of the laughing audience to their own natural discomfort. It was meant to make you feel uneasy about where Mathilda was headed, not just in the film but in her life after the credits. Meant to make you squirm, not laugh. No wonder they cut it. But in the long version, for my money it's the most emotionally effecting and disturbing scene by far. Leon isn't just the Professional. Despite his work, his somewhat childlike manner or perhaps because of those things he embodies Conscience as much as he does Death.
In the end, his love is Sacrifice.
Awesome movie.
One of the only perfect films made to date. It’s pure beauty
Once every ten years or so a movie is released which contains superb acting, an excellent script, fantastic photography, great editing, a relevant soundtrack, and so on. And no one finds it credible or worth watching. Well, so much for the intelligence level of the overall moviegoing public. This movie is a masterpiece.
A truly groundbreaking dynamic movie. One of my all time greats, it makes you think, makes you laugh, makes you cry. Jean and Natalie WOW what an incredible pairing. TRES BIEN!
This movie had such a great soundtrack. It stands out on its own! Even without the movie!
A clear masterpiece.
They best movie The Professional great actors Natalie an Jean Reno the best of the best 👍🏼😊
I'd begun watching Reno on celluloid in The Pink Panther movies. So to experience him as Leon almost 15 years after that (yeah I watched it in 2021) blew my mind. Yet in retrospect, I feel that it's one of those rare 'made-for-someone' roles we are blessed to experience once in a while. Loved the performance, loved the movie.
I love this movie I've seen it so many times Jean Reno is one of my favorite actors as well as Natalie Portman and Gary Oldman awesome movie love love love this movie
London Sage Hi London. Ever see him in the big blue?
This movie is that the reality of my Uncle & I. I lost him on Valentines day will be 2 years. If all you people that are fans could of only knew that in parts It was actually reality. I lived it & still cry. I'm grown up now. When he died I couldn't get out of bed for one week. I had to be helped to the bathroom. I prayed the I could go to the service. He was with me. I did it. He was all the I had in the world. I still can feel my Leon ( my Uncle ) if I'm alone in bed at night If I listen close enough I can still hear my heart breaking. Rest in peace. Your angel loves you
It breaks my heart that I am not surrounded by brilliant people like this
- Benny , bring me everyone
what you mean everyone
- EVERYONE \ /
Really great. Love this movie. One of my favs! Great everything!
My all time favorite film. Watched it a dozen times over the years.
Super excellent cast, writing, photography and directing. Bravo ❤
I hope they will never do a sequel...you can't do that to a classic
i feel the same)
Or remake netflix...i dont want Leon or mathilda as black men or black women ...
how about a series? the black swan returns.
Yeah and I totally gets angry about fancasting, Millie bobby brown as Mathilda it says on one site, she can never do what Natalie did.
@@mangno55 why not..? you have something against black people? racist piece of shit
I thought The Fat Man’s “sigh” was pretty good. I felt the relief in it.
So glad to have this reco.The movie just blew me and touched all at once.
Great movie, great actors, directors, sets, costumes, lighting, and filming, and of course writing.
This is my favorite movie of all time. Some people have decided to see it in a negative way & nothing can change that. A hit man meets a girl who boycott school without the knowledge of her parents & same parents left her exposed to smoking & other vises & they all got killed but her. He rescued her, asked if she has any family she could go to but she said no & she could be killed the same night if he didn't protect her. He never took advantage of her & several times cautioned her about lusting over him bc she was a kid & it made him feel uncomfortable , asked her to stop smoking, cursing & don't hang out with thugs. Leon mentioned a lot of times "no women, no kids" Took her on a mission but didn't let her use real bullets & in the end died while protecting her & left money to be given to her for her education & life.
Reminder:99% of action movies are about killing, drugs & other vices. This is just a movie with a wonderful story better than a lot of other Mafia & action movies. If you don't like it, you can watch church always as your own movie. It's a free world.
The anime GunSlinger Girl is good
One of the very few movies that you watch and can’t forget ❤️
I never thought I would watch a 38-minute-long video on youtube, even if it was about one of the greatest movies ever. But here I am watched the whole video and some parts even twice without noticing how the time went by. The story also evolves with you. I remember, when I watched the movie for the first time, the story between Matilda and Leon did nothing to me at all. She just seemed to be a silly child playing some silly teenage girl games as they all do. Leon's and Stanfield's characters were more captivating for me, the action, all criminal atmosphere, all so cool. I didn't even recognize her when I saw Portman in Star Wars. Only later I realized that the story line between Matilda and Leon has way more to it than just an adult protecting a child.
Great video. Never knew who Maiwenn was until now and didn't know her story, didn't know she played Diva Plavalaguna either. She is very beautiful. Thank you, Marina.
This movie is so sacred for me, thank you for uploading.
I'm very happy and satisfied that you enjoyed that))
A Fantastic movie. One of my favourites. Jean Reno, is by far one of my favourite actors..... along with Gary Oldman.
Just watched it over for the trillionith time. Dam, it's really sad that Leon had to die :(
That's the best part of the movie, real life doesn't have Hollywood endings.
@@DL101ca Exactly!
The fact that they produced 10 reunion
Speaks volumes
Cheers
Some of thoes scenes in that movie would not be tolerated in today's world!....... What a classic!
Thank you so much for rendering this to us, such a great recap of this movie... I have 3 versions of it and still review it sometimes.. just remembering me and my daughter...
Thank you for this post mortem of one of the best movies I have ever seen.
I mean it.
One of my best movies ever. A classic.
The closing credit song "Shape of my heart" is wonderful.
Very interesting and worthwhile video on a classic film.
Absolutely one of the greatest movies
MAN THIS IS MY YOUTH. I started scuba/apnea because of LE GRAND BLEAU and was going through some tough times as an immigrant in North America with LEON. Always a legend LUC & JEAN. THANK YOU
One of my fave movies of all time.
One of the greatest movies!!! Soooo freaking fantastic.
My fave movie of all time, simply because no other film in history has had 3 Oscar winning performances at once. How this film won zero Oscars, is bizarre. Score could have even won it, never mind the artistic screenplay.
I knew then she would go on to be an extraordinary actress and be in many movies going forward. To be that good at that age is exceptional. She still is.
This was easily one of my favorite movies growing up!
Just watched this movie for the first time. Many child actors don't make it to adult acting with longevity. If I had watched this movie in 1994 not knowing who Natalie Portman was, I would've had no doubt we'd be seeing much more of her success in the future. Absolutely brilliant. This is the movie that George Lucas noticed her in and decided to cast her in the Star Wars prequels, which was only 5 years later.
The "Sigh of relief" was perfect but give that guy another acting role anyway.
One of my top ten films. Fifth Elements in my top 100. Thanks.
Same here. Exactly the same
Stupenda pellicola, l'ho visto 5 volte, ed ogni volta che mi capita di vederne un pezzetto subito lo cerco e me lo riguardo! i protagonisti sono due grandi attori 💗💗💗
Few moments when several pieces of genius come together. This was one.
Well said
I love this movie Proffessional hitman it made me cry 😢😭I love Natalie Portman And Jean Reno ❤️
Forget how good it is...
Time for another watch 💯🎥
It is particularly of its time, and it's also timeless. A stunning tour-de-force from all involved, not a weak link in the chain (production staff and cast both). Maybe not the best film ever made (I mean, how can we really have just one best film?) but my lord, it is absolutely up there with the best. Kane, Apocalypse, Leon, Godfathers - yeah, it fits right in there.
Fantastic movie! Jean Reno in ‘Le Grande Bleu’ is too. Another Luc Besson classic.
The professional is a classic.hands down.rarely does a movie of its genre match it.
T'was / is a terrific film and both Jean and Natalie fabulous, the producers, camera crews brilliant!
You guys did great work!
Now, this is a fun thing to watch. Thanks. Great job choosing her Todd. Nice castings overall.
One of my favorite movies,,definitely.
Beautiful black and white photographs in this video lovely.
A fabulous film and cast
I don't think anyone can truly grasp the complexity of these characters. Even greater is how a great Director brings them to life. I have seen this numerous times and each time I see more. My mother was French born and raised, as such I adore Jean Reno and Edith Pilaf.
the movie's really good. stylish, tightly paced, very well acted...but, when Sting's Shape of My Heart started playing...aw, man...it really cranked this lil action yarn to a near masterpiece.
Masterpiece
one of the best classic ever.... saludo!
i still have the copy of movie one of the greatest film and forever be treasured. congrats everyone!
This is the best movie ever made. Everyone involved should have gotten every movie award ever devised.
What a great movie of the world!
"Leon - The Professional" is just an unforgettable movie. From A to Z great & pure cinema. Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Jean Reno - the whole cast show very good acting.
You forgot to mention Jean Reno...😂
Gary Oldman and Nathalie stole the movie, despite Reno's magnetic performance from start to finish. Fantastic acting overall, serving a solid and genuinely emotional script, and highlighted by solid directing by Besson.
this is AWESOME!
REALLY GREAT MOVIE you can watch it again and again no boring moments......
Hats off to the producer, actors and actress.
Leon was one of the greatest films of the Luc Besson. He's done so much since that speaks to his brilliance as a writer and director. Leon will live for a long time as a masterpiece!
One of my favorite films ever. I love Leon and Matilda.
please open the door hallway scene is literally burned into my brain
What a great film Leon is.
One of my best movies. I remember talking about this movie and how they filmed in Washington heights 158st and Broadway. Such classic they don’t make movies like this anymore
Maiewnn is so cool ! And film one of the best ever