Just add in some crooked cops, the mafia, and a bunch of killing and you've got Léon (arguably even MORE sick and twisted...)
But don't get me wrong... this movie is pretty sweet !! It's about a professional hit-man, Léon (Jean Reno), who winds up taking care of his neighbor, a 12-year-old girl named Mathilda (Natalie Portman - one of her best films for sure), when her parents are murdered. One thing leads to another and he ends up teaching her his trade of assassination. Oh, and they fall in love !! It's actually really romantic... in a dis-functional and disturbing kind of way of course. The odd couple's attraction comes from a deeper, more heartfelt love (caring, appreciation, respect) rather than sexual desire. It's the circumstances of their life, the violence and drama, the unique people they are that cause them to care so deeply for one another.
Needless to say, it's a really good movie (aside from some uncomfortable moments when they interact a little TOO intimately). It's pretty high action too (dude is literally a killing machine !! it's craaaazzyy... he takes out like 50+ guys in one scene) and the couple's dynamic is pretty amazing. Watch it HERE.
Good song.
Elefant - Lolita
I think this movie shows that our personal morals should not be decided simply by what our respective governments tell us is correct, but by what naturally happens. A beautiful movie.
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