It is one of the best movies I've seen in its genre. The performances of Jean Renó, Gary Oldmn and Nathaly Portman are outstanding. I recommend it a lot. Excellent Management, history and production work.

Leon is Luc Besson's profoundly acclaimed thriller revolving around the unusual relationship between veteran hitman Leon (Reno) and his unconventional apprentice Mathilda (Portman). This unorthodox relationship creates an abundance of emotionally intense scenes throughout the film, notably the excellent finale. Reno is expertly cast as hollow, emotionally stricken hitman Leon, whilst Portman succeeds as vengeful youth Mathilda. However, Oldman delivers the most enthralling performance as sadistic, relentless DEA agent Stansfield. Leon is also propelled by wonderful cinematography and music decisions.

Before I saw this movie I had heard about him. However, I tried not to have too many expectations. I did well, I was surprised by the film.The plot is simple: Leon is a professional killer with European origins. It's good at what he does. However, his life changes when he saves the life of a girl, Mathilda, whose parents are his neighbors and are slaughtered by a drug dealer whom they had tried to deceive. From then on, they become a kind of distorted family: he protects and welcomes her, and she tries to be like him, determined to avenge the death of her four-year-old brother, the only person she loved.I loved the story told by this movie. Its full of feelings and humanity, in a universe that seems anything but human: the underworld of crime. The young Mathilda is a character full of contrasts: she appears to be very young but says she is grown up and she behaves like an adult: cursing, smoking, drinking - even though she is clearly not used to drinking - and even feeling attracted to her protector, who is a lonely man who wants to remain alone and does not feel for her any bond other than friendship and piety. A suffering man, clearly marked by life, who keeps a single strong connection with a plant, whom he cares lovingly. The characters are excellently played by Jean Reno and Natalie Portman, far from the fame that would later enshrine her in films, such as "Black Swan" or "V for Vendetta". I confess that I found her performance incredible. Gary Oldman brought to life the main villain, the sadistic Stansfield, a man who has two faces and a secret life, but who does not know how to hide a deeply violent and cruel personality.This was Luc Besson's first film I saw, and I confess I was very impressed. The director seems to be thorough and made this film with great care and attention. Filming locations have been carefully selected and wisely used, cinematography is stylish and uses some original and creative camera angles. In the same way, light and color are used in a very appropriate way, and the film cannot be said to be dark or gloomy. The sets and costumes are good and there is some symbolism in the way they present themselves (for example, the empty house of Leon that, suddenly, Mathilda seems to fill with life). The soundtrack, something stylized, goes well with the theme of the movie and what we are watching on screen.In all respects, it's a highly commendable movie to watch several times.

One of my favorite movies since i was a teenager, amazing performance & story.