Such a good movie. Str8 classic. Before Bourne, wick and all them....there was leon

"The Closer you get to being a Pro, the Closer you can get to the client. The Knife for example is the last thing you learn." - Léon

One of the best movie ever. No incessant camera changes, no needlessly long and quick talk, no frenzy of explosion and non-stop action. Just excellent actors and director.

The shadow play here is amazing. It's like the dark is part of Leon. So simple, effective and terrifying. So few movies use the dark so well.

That little moment when Leon needs to "make sure that he understands", left him baffled for a second, such a sweet little comical moment, that fits into his character perfectly (always litteral and blunt), but it also goes to show he doesnt consider himself a mobster or a torturer (and he isnt) but a hitman.

I find it fascinating how Leon can talk so calmly and simply and yet put the fear of god in this guy. One of the greatest movies of all time.

Jean Reno commands every scene he is in, then so does Gary Oldman. unbelievable to get both actors to share the screen so well.

Guy got off pretty easy. Usually "Make sure he understands" is code for rough him up a bit but Leon took it literally.

I grew up with Frank Senger, the fat guy, in Springfield, IL. After high school he said he was moving to New York to become an actor. We all said, "See you in a couple weeks Frank." Then we started seeing him in TV shows and movies. Frank passed away several years ago. The story I heard was he was teaching an acting class when he collapsed from a heart attack. His students all thought he was faking it.

My all time favorite movie because Jean Reno was such a badass and didn't need intimidation tactics. His actions spoke louder than words. A true predator without the posturing in so many of today's "tough guy" movies.

One of the greatest movies ever made. To bad Hollywood is out of ideas.

One of the best movies ever made without a doubt.

Leon saying " Dial this number" is one of my favorite scenes in this movie. Pure gold, just keep replying it.

I like that at the end of conversation, Leon goes away in a Shadow but hand with knife on fatman throat looks like stays longer than Leon himself. Ive been loving this movie for 20 years

Gotta give props to the DOP and the lighting crew. The way the knife then Leon seem to magically come out from the shadows really just establishes Leon as a badass. It also reinforces later on when he teaches Mathidla "the knife is the last thing you learn" it really gives you that a-ha moment because this scene is already burned into your brain.

“Physical recovery six minutes, full mental recovery six decades.”

His heavy breathing is the most underrated character in the movie

I really think this scene shows how much of a professional Leon was: If he was sent over to convey a message, he just conveyed the message and that's it. No need to hurt or take out the addressee, or any other casualties beyond the strictly required... PS. No women, no kids.

All of Leon’s body language indicate one thing, deadly... this is a brilliant scene all the way up to Leon’s reveal and the last bit where the knife is the last thing you see of Leon’s character, chefs kiss.

This big guys acting was excellent in this scene

I love the little detail that Leon didn't even care the target was still holding a gun. Talk about intimidation.

The music just makes me think of the initial James Bond- Goldeneye scene

Utterly brilliant film. I think this one put Jean Reno on the map for other roles but this is still his best. There's that tiny moment when he's told in this scene to "make sure he understands"..... Luc Besson's best film. Gary Oldman is just as incredible. One of my all time fave films

Rip Leon the professional, the man who could have taught John wick how to make a entrance

One The Greatest Movies Ever Made . A True Masterpiece .

Even down to the way Leon studies the phone to find out how to end the call,his childish characteristics coming into play because he's not used to technology nor is he interested in finding out. His only interests are keeping his plant fed and being the most lethal killing machine.

Man ya gotta love when the intense soundtrack stops the instant the knife hits the guys throat....brilliant.

I can see this movie over and over and over..one of the best movies of all times

Such a masterpiece, like literally, a masterpiece. The scene that literally starts it all. That shows who Leon really is, and how iconic as well as legendary he is. LIke you don't see him, he sees you, and just like Tony said bullets slide off of him. Its a work of art. 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 an underrated actor Jean Reno. Like Jean Reno truly nailed the performance like hes so underrated, and it really shows. By far 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.

Quite a nice guy : He deployed the phone's antenna at the max length but bring it back to the minimal length so he won't poke Leon's eye.

That bit where he comes out of the shadow...that's pure Batman.

Gordon: "Who are you?" Batman: "I'm Batman!" Gordon: "Shut up Bruce, I meant the guy behind you..."

Nothing would make me happier than seeing a sequel to this in which Mathilda is now grown up (still played by Portman) and has been trained by Tony (unfortunately not able to be played by Danny Aiello) and is now an elite contract killer like he was.

I always thought this was a comedic moment. When the voice on the phone say "make sure he understands" I don't think he meant for Leon to ask if he understands but to hurt him to "make sure he understands". I don't think Leon understood the command.

when the girl leaves and they both move their heads at the same time

This unknown actor nailed “terrified for my life” like I have never seen. That knife coming out of the dark....

"don't bring a knife to a gunfight" LEON:

The way he comes out of the black like a demon is so damn cool.

"I'll talk to you later, sweetie" - she was probably talking to Leon ("Hi, Leon, working again?" :) Btw, actress (Maïwenn Le Besco, 18) was in relationship with Besson (35) at the time. She also played Diva at Fifth Element.

Every scene in this film is a masterclass.Besson truly is a master filmmaker!

The end of a fantastic opening sequence, showing the cool, invincible power of Leon. Brilliant! One of several superb sequences in this film!

Fun Fact: The fat guy also plays Diva Plavalaguna's irritable assistant in The Fifth Element. He's the one who answers the door in her suite and gets ganked by the Mangalores.

My second favourite Jean Reno film.

The way Leon slips away into the shadow & buddy is just standing there on deciding to piss or shit on himself all the while holding the phone. Great stuff.

There ain't simply no better voice than Jean Reno's for this role. Period!

Some of the greatest acting in the history of movies. Incredibly entertaining movie and jaw dropping performances by the cast.

Great movie! Jean Reno,Lil Portman and Gary "Crazy" Oldman had a great chemistry together. Everything about this low budget movie excelled the expensive smoke-n-mirriors flicks.

Jean Reno is one of the best. I which he could have made several sequels to Ronin.

: The whole scene. The whole movie. Absolutely legend. Legend.

Camera work is outstanding. Notice when fat dude finally posted up to think he safe the camera zooms back a little. But then suddenly it stops, and it slowly zoom back in, as if we are watching Leon's pov. 🔥

I give credit to the big man, while carrying 2 UZI's, he always had 1 aimed at where he was looking. As nervous and scared as he was, he still had the presence of mind to aim well.

The ghost is here. "Do you understand?" "Yes." The ghost has gone. --- Great play with the darkness. Incredible.

COOL.! Really great film.The best one by Besson for sure. Lots of talent in this movie, Reno, Portman, Oldman...!

0:40 the way he walks out with two guns is hilarious.

I love me some vintage Luc Besson!!! This, the 5th Element….just great man. We need filmmakers in this school making films again!

Before Leon there was Victor. 😎 Also starring Jean Reno in Nikita (1990).

Now this is a man with a particular set of skills.

Everything about this movie was brilliant

Just simply one of the best movies ever made, Leon is a true classic.

I like the way how Léon wasnintroduced in the movie, he looks like a mix of Batman and a demon.

I dont know about the guy with the beard but my bowels almost move when Leon slip back into the darkness.

-Do you understand. -No. -Good

This film got a way more accurate Agent 47 vibe than those two Hitman films. It's obvious playing the older Hitman: 2 Silect Assassin and Hitman: Contracts the developers were big fans of this film.

Very well done, with a subtle touch of comedy that perfectly fits the character.

Directors cut of this is better than what TV usually shows, Leon actually teaches the kid, that is almost completely cut out of TV version.

I love it when he goes and gets those guns, we all know that all the guns in the world won't help him now.

Bless Jean Reno and Luc Besson for a timeless classic.🤘👍

never seen a drug kingpin type of dude call the police so fast

I remember seeing this in the cinema as a child. One of the best movies ever made.

Watch Ronnin. Hes great in that too. My favorite all time Frenchie actor. He's awesome.

I see your back in town? (Yeah.. I mean no just for today) cracks me up 😂😂😂

What s scene! A truly unforgettable masterpiece, and a touching film. Legendary.

perfection. great acting

He proved no matter how well he might be protected he can still be got. Yeah, I’d say he understands.

one of the greatest film i’ve ever watched 👏👏👏👏 bravo

I really like how they portrayed they guys panic. Heavy breathing, paranoia, sweating, and the holding breath the moment he felt the blade on his neck.

Music, so 90's! Goldeneye, Fifth Element-feelings

_"Do you understand?"_ /nod _"So say it."_ "I...I-I-I understand."

I love this movie all the actors and actresses we're top-notch, the music was great and the action scenes was entertaining.

“I need help..somebody’s trying to kill me!” “Well that sounds like a you problem sir.”

This movie is better than the Christopher Nolan Dark Knight Trilogy, and on 1/10th the budget.

" He's serious ".

I played D&D in High school, Leon is the literal definition of a Rogue/Assassin- Shadow Dancer. Certainly one of the scariest cross classes in the entire game lore.

I'm very glad that I saw this movie in the theater. I very much enjoyed this film.

If you've watched this film already, this scene is a brilliant parallel/foreshadow of the ending. The mobster's girlfriend runs, but Mathilda begs to stay.

such a master piece

What a scene !!! Soooo good !!

Love the moment at 1:26 when the camera stops moving backwards with the actor and then a begins to slowly move forward as if it’s actually Leon’s POV

This is probably my favorite movie of all time. Hollywood can't make something like this anymore.

I believe he understood!

Best movies on 80's and 90's Bravo.

I am surprised that they have not done a sequel to this movie yet! It was a great movie!

Maybe the drug dealer had his come to Jesus moment and is now a youth pastor with a very interesting conversion experience to tell.

That guy did an amazing job acting terrified. I wonder, did Jean Reno threaten to actually kill him before the cameras rolled? Because that was an incredibly convincing performance.

I love how his jowls flop around. The fat man plays a great scared guy. My favorite scene in the whole movie.

This is SUCH a great movie.

My dude took eleven thousand breaths in this clip.

The best of all Luc Besson's works

People talk about John Wick. How great he is. How impressive the films are. And i smile, knowing that Leon: the professional was, and still is, far superior as both a movie and everything in it.

The only movie I watched multiple times, and will watch it many more, when I miss it.