Luc Besson – cinemescope

100 Word Review – Leon (1994)

June 6, 2015March 6, 2016Posted in 100 Words..., Action, DramaTagged Action, assassin, Drama, Gary Oldman, IMDb, Jean Reno, Luc Besson, murder, Natalie Portman1 Comment

This film should be compulsory viewing. It’s that simple.

Leon (Jean Reno) a reclusive professional assassin reluctantly takes in a young girl, Mathilda (an 11 year old Natalie Portman in her feature film debut) after her family is murdered by a corrupt FBI agent Stansfield (Gary Oldman).

Written and directed by the truly talented Luc Besson (The Fifth Element), this is part buddy film, part shoot-em up action drama. There is even a little romance.

It is beautifully shot, completely compelling, exciting and quite simply a wonderful film. I am not surprised it has made it to #27 on IMDb’s Top 250 List.

100 Word Review – The Fifth Element (1997)

April 8, 2015March 6, 2016Posted in 100 Words..., Action, Comedy, Sci FiTagged Action, adventure, Bruce Willis, Comedy, end of the world, Gary Oldman, Luc Besson, Milla Jovovich, Sci Fi2 Comments

If you are looking for an entertaining Sci Fi with an awesome cast, look no further.

Written and directed by the profoundly talented Luc Besson (Leon), it stars Bruce Willis as Korben Dallas, a taxi driver in the 23rd Century who must help “perfect being” Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) save the world and escape from the evil Zorg (Gary Oldman in the most amazing headpiece you are ever likely to see). Chris Tucker makes an appearance as Ruby Rhod, the universe’s most annoying radio DJ.

It has action, comedy, romance, music and some very repeatable one-liners (MULTI-PASS!). This is a no-brainer.