Charming and gritty

Characterful and entertaining, thought provoking and charming.

Natalie Portman and Jean Reno scintillate, both together and individually. Gary Oldman is tiresome ... I mean, is there a role he can't play? Not so far, apparently.

The European version is really the only one to watch else the close bond between Leon and Mathilda is not correctly developed.

Not terribly realistic in the action sequences, unless there really are people who can walk through walls or have x-ray vision (maybe it's his spectacles), but entertaining nonetheless.

A very good film, surprisingly warm and human.

8/10