Léon: The Professional vs R
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 6.9/10 for R). R is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 1h 51m. Léon: The Professional is the older of the two (1994 against 2010). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Léon: The Professional
R| Léon: The Professional | R | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2010 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | France | – |
| Director | Luc Besson | Michael Noer, Tobias Lindholm |
| Main cast | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello | Pilou Asbæk, Roland Møller, Dulfi Al-Jabouri, Jacob Gredsted, Omar Shargawi |
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.
R
The R of the title stands for the young protagonist, Rune, fearlessly played by Pilou Asbæk. Imprisoned for violent assault, he's a cocky, good-looking young man placed in the hardcore ward, where his survival depends on quickly learning the prison's parallel world of rules, honor, and obligations. R also stands for Rachid, a young Muslim prisoner who becomes Rune's friend and accomplice, defying the rigid racial stratifications among the…
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