Léon: The Professional vs Punisher: War Zone
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 5.8/10 for Punisher: War Zone). Punisher: War Zone is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 1h 51m. Léon: The Professional is the older of the two (1994 against 2008). Both are action, crime movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Léon: The Professional | Punisher: War Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 5.8/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2008 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 42m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Action, Crime |
| Country | France | Canada |
| Director | Luc Besson | Lexi Alexander |
| Main cast | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello | Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Dash Mihok, Colin Salmon, Doug Hutchison |
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.
Punisher: War Zone
Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw. With the "Punisher Task Force" hot on his trail and the FBI unable to take Jigsaw in, Frank must stand up to the formidable army that Jigsaw has recruited before more of his evil deeds go…
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