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Pivoting on the unusual relationship between seasoned hitman and his 12-year-old apprentice -- a breakout turn by young Natalie Portman -- Luc Besson's Léon is a stylish and oddly affecting thriller. Read critic reviews
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Mathilda (Natalie Portman) is only 12 years old, but is already familiar with the dark side of life: her abusive father stores drugs for corrupt police officers, and her mother neglects her. Léon (Jean Reno), who lives down the hall, tends to his houseplants and works as a hired hitman for mobster Tony (Danny Aiello). When her family is murdered by crooked DEA agent Stansfield (Gary Oldman), Mathilda joins forces with a reluctant Léon to learn his deadly trade and avenge her family's deaths.
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Rating: R
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Genre: Mystery & thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
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Original Language: English
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Director: Luc Besson
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Writer: Luc Besson
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Release Date (Theaters): wide
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Box Office (Gross USA): $19.0M
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Runtime:
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Distributor: Columbia TriStar Home Video, Columbia Pictures
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Production Co: Gaumont, Les Films du Dauphin, Gaumont International
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Sound Mix: Surround, SDDS, Dolby Digital
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This endearing thriller was made a whole lot better by the superb performances especially from the young Natalie Portman and the great Gary Oldman.
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Though its narrative strength wavers during its more bombastic second half, The Professional remains a unique amalgam of genres -- and a showcase for the acting talents of Reno, Oldman, and a young Natalie Portman.
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Cute - a 12 year old hitman. Natalie Portman plays Mathilda - a kid who is orphaned by a crooked cop. Leon is the loner "cleaner" and Leon and Mathilda become a family with Mathilda learning the trade.
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