Leon is one of the most underrated movies of all time to my understanding. The protagonists in the movie were at their best playing this movie.
The build up to the story is impeccable as we can see a glimpse into the main man's life story. It does seem a bit waylay at first starting the movie but as the time goes by things are put in places in a very subtle and flawless way.
Leon is more of a thriller which doesn't necessarily have the complexion to the story as one might expect but it has way more ingredients to the story than the genre of the movie itself. The slow-building relationship between Leon and Mathilda is very well portrayed. Leon has earned cynicism at the time of its release and it seems pretty justifiable since it shows a sexual tension between a middle-aged man and a thirteen-year-old girl. Although it shows predominantly one-sided attraction it plays a great deal in the story. However, judging the context, the tension makes the movie somewhat exceptional than an ordinary piece of drama.
The thing which stands out about the Leon is the fact how the actors in the movie played a significant role to make this movie worth a watch. Natalie Portman was age-defying and magnificent in playing her character. No wonder she became a huge success in the industry. It's very hard to expect the kind of performance being put in by an actress of such a young age. Jean Reno kept the simplicity of the character with his talent. Lastly, the praise will remain unfinished if not a word is spoken about Gary Oldman's brilliant cameo. It was enthralling to see Gary Oldman at his best putting in such a flawless performance. This was surely one of Gary's best work in his whole acting career.
Leon is the kind of movie that will keep the audience enticed and uptight the whole duration of the movie. After so many years since its release, I suppose it still remains worthwhile to watch.
The build up to the story is impeccable as we can see a glimpse into the main man's life story. It does seem a bit waylay at first starting the movie but as the time goes by things are put in places in a very subtle and flawless way.
Leon is more of a thriller which doesn't necessarily have the complexion to the story as one might expect but it has way more ingredients to the story than the genre of the movie itself. The slow-building relationship between Leon and Mathilda is very well portrayed. Leon has earned cynicism at the time of its release and it seems pretty justifiable since it shows a sexual tension between a middle-aged man and a thirteen-year-old girl. Although it shows predominantly one-sided attraction it plays a great deal in the story. However, judging the context, the tension makes the movie somewhat exceptional than an ordinary piece of drama.
The thing which stands out about the Leon is the fact how the actors in the movie played a significant role to make this movie worth a watch. Natalie Portman was age-defying and magnificent in playing her character. No wonder she became a huge success in the industry. It's very hard to expect the kind of performance being put in by an actress of such a young age. Jean Reno kept the simplicity of the character with his talent. Lastly, the praise will remain unfinished if not a word is spoken about Gary Oldman's brilliant cameo. It was enthralling to see Gary Oldman at his best putting in such a flawless performance. This was surely one of Gary's best work in his whole acting career.
Leon is the kind of movie that will keep the audience enticed and uptight the whole duration of the movie. After so many years since its release, I suppose it still remains worthwhile to watch.