Review of Léon: The Professional (1994) by Bryan C — 01 Dec 2016

An engaging, offbeat thriller that introduced the world to Natalie Portman.

Grade: A.

This review of Léon: The Professional (1994) was written by Bryan C on 01 Dec 2016.

Léon: The Professional has generally received very positive reviews.

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