Léon: The Professional vs The Woodsman
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 6.9/10 for The Woodsman). The Woodsman is the shorter watch at 1h 27m compared with 1h 51m. Léon: The Professional is the older of the two (1994 against 2004). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Léon: The Professional
The Woodsman| Léon: The Professional | The Woodsman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2004 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 27m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | France | – |
| Director | Luc Besson | Nicole Kassell |
| Main cast | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello | Michael Shannon, Kevin Bacon, David Alan Grier, Benjamin Bratt, Kyra Sedgwick |
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.
The Woodsman
After twelve years in prison, Walter returns home. His family has abandoned him, save for his brother-in-law. Few know he's a sex offender and pedophile. Walter finds an apartment and is regularly visited by his parole officer. He gets a job at a lumber mill and starts seeing a coworker. Then his new world begins to unravel; as his past becomes known, he strikes up a high-risk friendship with a young girl and realizes that a man loitering near…
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