Léon: The Professional vs Monster
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.2/10 for Monster). Monster is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 1h 51m. Léon: The Professional is the older of the two (1994 against 2003). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Léon: The Professional | Monster | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2003 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | France | United States of America |
| Director | Luc Besson | Patty Jenkins |
| Main cast | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello | Bruce Dern, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Charlize Theron, Lee Tergesen, Christina Ricci |
Synopsis
Léon: The Professional
Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.
Monster
An emotionally scarred highway drifter shoots a sadistic trick who rapes her, and ultimately becomes America's first female serial killer.
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