The Professional (Leon)

By far the greatest work ever from director Luc Besson, THE PROFESSIONAL is what movie making is all about. Aside from the amazing shoot outs and explosive action, Besson manages character development with a deft hand akin to Kubrick or Hitchcock. With Jean Reno as a hitman who takes in a recently orphaned Natalie Portman, a story of love, acceptance and discovery unfolds in the unlikeliest of fashions. The great Gary Oldman shows up as a pill popping corrupt drug enforcement agent and Danny Aiello as the old mobster Tony is brilliant. Though at times extremely violent this film will no doubt stand out as one of the greatest you will ever see and pay close attention to the fantastic score from Eric Serra and the stunning eiditing work of Sylvie Landra.