30 years on from its release, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Luc Besson’s cult classic Léon: The Professional… Léon: The Professional is important for a number of reasons. The controversial hitman film introduced audiences to a young Natalie Portman, gave Jean Reno wider recognition and reminded how much Hollywood needs Gary Oldman. But […]
    • DragonTypeWyvernEnglish
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      2 months ago

      He’s out of line, but he’s right.

      I also miss my innocence from having watched a cut of Leon that made their relationship seem more innocent. Or maybe I just wasn’t looking for it.

      • Aermis@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 months ago

        I’ve seen the more sexual tense awkward cut scenes and theories, but watching Leon I never attributed it more than “a young girl going through puberty forced to age quickly, see her family killed, find a confidant and established a bond she’s confusing her attachment with.” in the movie I watched Leon nips that sexual relationship thread in the bud. I’ve seen the alternatives where he does allow it but I thought that was just disturbed fan theories.