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Leon: The Professional (1994) - Full Reaction (Patreon)

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Natalie Portman in this!!! She was do fantastic-and also Leon!! I liked the uniqueness of the story, the characters, the filming all of it. It had it all, but I think tenderness in the middle deep down?

PS: This was the extended cut which I rented and streamed from Amazon. I don't know what the actual name of the movie is either. Is it "The Professional", "Leon" or "Leon: The Professional" (I went with this one because it included both!)

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Leon: The Professional (1994) - Full Reaction - Popcorn In Bed

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Wes

Natalie’s first role was fantastic!

Brian McGovern

Everyone needs to see this. EVERYONE.

Gábor Árki

The film was originally released in the US under the title THE PROFESSIONAL, while its original international title was LÉON. The extended cut - often mistakenly referred to be the international cut - was actually released only a few years later, in 1996, and is titled LÉON: THE PROFESSIONAL. PS: I recently binged all seasons of Slow Horses based on the recommendation and quite enjoyed it. Oldman is an amazing actor and a true chameleon. He is one of those rare actors who have such a great range and vastly different looks that he's almost unrecognizable from role to role.

fargoboyle .

Often overlooked for Gary Oldman's psychotic turn as the bent copper, a far cry from his current lazy, flatulent role as Jackson Lamb. I recall the film was called Leon, it had to be altered to over describe who/what he was for some audiences in certain countries. I'm sure someone here will know the history of it's title.

Night King01

Jean Reno is so underrated. I miss him being in more movies, he had a great presence. La Femme Nikita is another good film you should check out. Same director.

Zane From Canada

I think Stansfield is the most evil character Gary Oldman has played. A zero kelvin level of cold. 🥶 Everything from the pill popping to the sniffing to the killing. Calm, calculated psychopath. Even his own men are afraid of him. Sometimes I wonder what Beethoven piece he's playing in his head during "the storm". Gary should've been nominated for his performance.

clutchkman

Yes, Natalie was awesome, great movie. Looking forward to it!

Gábor Árki

I think that mainly applies on the international stage, where he's best known for Léon and mostly supporting roles. But he is a much more household name in French cinema and well known across Europe from those roles. I first known him from movies like Les Visiteurs and its sequels (which actually had an inferior American remake called Just Visiting, where he reprised his role), L’Opération Corned-Beef, Wasabi, Tais-toi!, L’Enquête corse, etc.

Ike

Haha! I see what you did there.

K V

This extended cut ruined this movie for me. The normal cut was an amazing movie. The extended cut was filled with horrible cheesy scenes. Hope this doesn’t sour the movie for those who have only seen this version.

Chris Thom

Think I need to finally see this. This seems like a good opportunity. Going to look for it on streaming. Didn't realize how much people loved it until I started on reaction channels.

Night King01

I haven’t had the chance to watch wasabi but he’s great in Subway and Nikita. He didn’t really make the transition to hollywood that well. It started good with Ronin but never really picked up.

MikeLL

Just pointing out here that the "find your own copy" link is to the JustWatch of the one hour 51 minute theatrical version, not the extended version that Cassie watches in this reaction. Having said that, its off to somehow find a copy of the extended I can watch. This looks to be a "can't miss" reaction! Edit: And as I start watching this, this is not about a serial killer, its about a professional hitman, or assassin if you will. 2nd Edit: OK, Cassie gets it. I'll stop now. 😂

Gábor Árki

Yeah, he had few good roles in Hollywood movies during the 90s, like in the first Mission Impossible, or Ronin. But I think he got stuck being type cast there as a supporting actor and was called only when a certain kind of French character was needed.

Choof

I just always found the creepy crush on Leon and the directors real life issues to be too much to handle when watching this movie

Night King01

Yeah its like what they did to Christopher Lambert although I think with him it was much worse. Most in america dont know Christopher Lambert is a well respected dramatic actor in Europe. Jean Reno was just typecast as supporting roles or villains for some reason. Pink Panther is probably the worst of it.

JL_83

EVVVVEEERRRYYYYONNNE!!!! Can think of lots of different reasons to love Gary Oldman, but the first time I saw this I never would've guessed how iconic this single line would become; shouldn't complain in retrospect, but as a movie fan I still find it a travesty that Oldman did not get his first Oscar nomination until Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy which came out in 2011...was the Academy asleep or something? How do you ignore an actor of his caliber for all that time? SMH

Blake Evans

This is the movie that made me fall in line with Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, and Natalie Portman. Jean Reno is criminally underrated since he’s mainly a French actor, but highly recommend everyone search him out. And I mean EVERYONE!!!!

Chris Thom

I keep reading Janet Reno for some reason. Lol. Like huh? When did she have time for movies?

Chris Thom

Closer (2004), Black Swan (2010), and Anywhere But Here (1999) are some other great Natalie Portman performances. She's a legit actress and movie star.

Johnny Bullis

Hi Cassie.. great reaction as always. So the scene where Gary Oldman says EVERYONE! was actually meant to be a joke.. Gary Oldman said in an interview that he said the line that way as a joke to make the outtake reel .. the director liked it so much that he kept it in the movie.

Gábor Árki

I just started watching the reaction, but had to stop. It seems my pupils are still too dilated from earlier today for such an activity. That said, hearing Cassie try to pronounce Jean Reno made me chime in with a quick note before I forget. For English speakers, Jean is pronounced something like “Zhahn”. With the "zh" sounding like the s in treasure, and the rest roughly rhyming with John. Also, given his French movies are unlikely to ever get a reaction, I can highly recommend watching him in RONIN one day, where he is starring alongside Robert De Niro. It is a true hidden gem from the 90s, an excellent heist/thriller movie.

Michael West

Great reaction. I really enjoyed it. Gary Oldman was amazing. I know it's somewhere on your list, but if you liked this one, I think you might like Man on Fire with Denzel Washington.

Uncle Phoenix

Favorite movie with Jean Reno is “French Kiss.” I said what I said.

Clay F

Glad you reacted to the extended cut b/c I was curious. I streamed on Amazon Prime. Agree that Natalie Portman did incredibly good acting -- and at 12 years old. Hard to believe she is almost 44 now. Gary Oldman did well. I am still processing the movie. Good acting. Good action. Interesting writing. I like that Mathilda mentioned Thelma & Louise. I don't know if you remember the creepy character that Gary Oldman played in True Romance -- almost unrecognizable. I need to check out Slow Horses. I noticed you've seen Darkest Hour (2017) -- Gary Oldman incredible in that (w/Lily James). Mathilda's dad cut the dope (initially pure) in that he took 10% of the pure for himself and replaced w/powder that doesn't get you high giving the full amount as then 90% pure. The dope was cut (diluted) from 100% pure to 90% pure. I wish Leon would have more plainly (in words) rejected her intimate advances (which fortunately led nowhere). I think he said "we can't" and that's about it. Maybe he was too awkward of a guy in that respect to articulate more. Their embraces or relationship generally did not seem sensual to me but instead non-sensual tender, or I would have turned off the movie.

Clay F

I like French Kiss.

Stick Figure Studios

Yeah, Reno is great. Whether he's in a good movie like the first MISSION IMPOSSIBLE and RONIN or a terrible movie like Roland Emmerich's GODZILLA.

Maisie

Yeah, the movie would have been so much better in a different director’s hands. Way less creepy. There’s so much potential for psychologically complex characters without leaning into this awful “will they/won’t they.” Nothing would be lost from the movie if he had clearly drawn boundaries, and it would be much better to watch.

YodatheHobbit

"Natalie Portman! She should be in everything. Kay, bye" 😆 I don't disagree, especially the version of myself when I was 18 in 2002. I remember after I saw Attack of the Clones teenage me started visiting her fansite everyday for a few years, and with AOTC's marketing, she was everywhere in the press for a while, and I was listening to AOTC "Across the Stars" (love theme) soundtrack like crazy! Again, and again and again till I got sick of it. That was what the summer after my high school senior year was like, lol. I also knew a girl at the time who looked a bit like her, we were in a garage band and she was the drummer.

Stick Figure Studios

Always liked this movie. I was in college when it came out and for its US release it was called THE PROFESSIONAL (internationally it was known a simply LEON). I had seen TV spots for it and thinking it looked like another unoriginal cliche action flick (this was shortly after the release of Stallone's THE SPECIALIST), but when I did watch it, I was surprised at how stylish and emotional it was. It was the first film I saw directed by French filmmaker Luc Besson (who also did THE FIFTH ELEMENT) and it was my introduction to Jean Reno, Gary Oldman (who plays, I think, one of the greatest and truly frightening movie villains of all time) and, of course, Natalie Portman who is just phenomenal (I thought to myself at the time, "I don't know who this kid is, but keep an eye on her. She is going to be a star."). So glad you got a chance to watch this (grateful that you watched the longer cut) and pleased that it sounds like you enjoyed it. Looking forward to watching this reaction.

Joe J

Check her Letterbox, Cassie has seen Man on Fire.

Mojo One Thousand

Unhinged is the word I have used to describe Gary "Oldham's" character in this, and because it's been a while, that's probably a bit mild. Mr. Oldman is a favourite of mine and he is in that class of actor that is always very good regardless of the overall quality of the movie. As it has been a while, forgot about the Sting song at the end. Felt very "Lethal Weapon 3". Seeing Danny Aiello ("Tony") always makes me think of "Hudson Hawk"... oh, to get that on the channel. Fits into a poll idea about movies that are "so bad, they are good", everybody has one of those.

Steve Holton

Yes, this film was greenlit based on the American success of the director’s French film “La Femme Nikitia” which also inspired the plot. In “La Femme Nikita” Jean Reno also plays a “Cleaner” and the role was such a standout in that film, the director wanted to expand and explore the possibilities of Jean Reno playing a cleaner in a “Lone Wolf and Cub” scenario. As Cassie said in her outro Reno’s take is refreshingly absent the stylized posing so often portrayed on screen for contract killer roles. He’s not trying to be cool, if anything he is reluctant for the work.

Stick Figure Studios

Yeah, that approach is really what makes the Leon character work. He's almost simplistic, like a big child himself.

Steve Holton

Gary Oldman wanted to be very raw and experimental with this role. For the apartment scene he only knew how he would start with the pills and how he would end saying “Bingo.” Everything else would be a surprise to him and the entire crew. And the great guitarist Dominic Miller wrote the into for Sting’s “Shape of My Heart” played at the very end of this film. It is such a memorable and amazing riff, Juice Wrld later sampled it for their big hit “Lucid Dreams” in 2017.

bknsty14

Closer is an amazing movie. Great performances from all 4 actors.

Joe J

"Hudson Hawk", geez we can't be that cruel to Cassie, Lol.

DWG15

Great reaction! I was wondering, do you always rent the movie from a streaming service, even if you have the DVD/blu-ray/4k blu-ray? Is it so that we can be sure to get the exact same version?

Hi_MovieVerse

Good movie. On a completely different matter your mods and popcorn chat are overly critical and sensitive. Your mod Dave is the worst muting folks defending themselves. And for a 😂 emoji lol. Dude followed me into the extra butter chat and muted me there over a 😂 emoji. Was muted again for what reason have no clue except that he seems to want to find an excuse to exert his online authority but will overlook the people in chat making disparaging remarks labeling me as a 🤡 and announce to the rest of the chat that they blocked me. Some high school musical activity. 😂 But the mod Dave don’t seem to have a problem overlooking the disrespectful comments. All over some damn movie recommendations claimed as spam when they can’t even articulate the proper term for it in anything it’s “flooding” and not spamming. A few members wirh conspiracy theories as to what my true intentions are. One dude went as far as to try and google my username and found results for forums and websites with MovieVerse int the title basically stalking another member to play some Colombo 😂 Thats str8 up online harassment but just mostly creepy activity. Cancelled my membership and unsubscribed easy peasy. Tell your mods to do better and actually investigate what the core issue is and resolve it in a just fashion and stop with the vendetta behavior. I have a pretty good idea why there was such an uproar nothing to do with the recommendations or posts but rather who was submitting them. 😂 Deuces. ✌🏻😏

Chris Thom

I'm stuck on Janet Reno. But that's wrong on a lot of levels.

Chris Thom

One of my favorites. Directed by Mike Nichols, an all-timer.

Chris Thom

She was on a talk show the other day and said she would never let her kid take a role like that. But then she also said it was a great experience. lol

Chris Thom

I don't know what that's reference to but I'm bout to find out.

Shreddy

But when you consider the fact that Luc Besson dated a girl who was 15 when he was 32 (she was 11 when they met) and impregnated her at 16.... It puts the movie in different light. Age of consent is 15 in France, but in most other European countries he would have gone to jail. The movie is inspired by this IRL experience of Luc Besson, according to him Also Natalie Portman has said that the movie had a very negative impact on her growing up. She didn't feel comfortable doing love or hookup scenes in any movies after that, until years and years later. She was basically traumatized by the film.

JC762

The info from Shreddy confirms my suspicions. I forgot what a creepy pedo vibe this movie has and Leon's ridiculous lack of a normal reaction to this girl's behavior and words is the worst part. He was clearly meant to portray some kind of internal struggle with it. Holy Crap that's not normal! Plus some of the filming and wardrobe is just.....wrong. and gross.

Stick Figure Studios

I like HUDSON HAWK. Not a good movie by any means, but not nearly as bad as it's notorious reputation suggests. It's certainly a hell of a lot better than HOWARD THE DUCK. Another good Danny Aiello movie Cassie might enjoy is THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO.

Philip Alan

I love that you enjoyed it. One of my favorite movies. Great reaction! And Gary Oldman's crew were all DEA agents. So there was no two teams of dudes. Luc Besson is so gooood. (Director). He directed The Fifth Element as well.

Henry Graham

It's quite fitting that Cassie said in her intro that she always accidentally says Gary Oldham rather than Oldman, as 'Old Ham' is a fitting description of his dreadful work here. It's an undirected performance in a barely-written role, and its enduring popularity is inexplicable to me. Leon is a sloppy and shallow film, but then everything Luc Besson does is just half-baked posturing, and the fact that Jean Reno and Natalie Portman keep this film as watchable as they do is a testament to their talents rather than his.

Henry Graham

The fact that she played such a sexualised role as a child adds an additional resonance to her role in Todd Haynes' brilliant May December ("The kids I saw were cute, but they just weren’t like, sexy enough."). I think it's her best ever performance and that film was criminally overlooked.

Stick Figure Studios

An excellent reaction, Cassie. Exactly what I expected. I'm glad you liked it. :-) To answer your outro question, the scenes that were cut out of the American version were Mathilda playing Russian roulette, the scenes of Mathilda accompanying Leon on the various hits (i.e. the introduction of the "ring trick"), Matilda and Leon in the restaurant drinking, and the scene where Leon tells Mathilda about his past experience with the woman and they go to sleep in the bed. What's ironic about the last one is that cutting it means that the movie shows Leon waking up in bed violently in the morning as Mathilda is sitting next to him telling him how he snored like a baby the night before. It's actually more suggestive without the prior scene showing that nothing actually happened between them. While it is indeed sad that Leon dies at the end, I think e that it was inevitable. Leon was dead the minute he welcomed Mathilda into his life. He was a loner and he couldn't do the job that he did and have someone he cared about at home waiting for him, he couldn't focus on the task at hand while worrying about someone else who was depending on him. As the love grew in his heart and he got more in touch with his own humanity, he got worse as an assassin. The first hit he goes on after taking in Mathilda, you can see he was shot and he has to stitch himself up in the shower. He's losing his edge. He's getting sloppy. He can't be the calm, effective professional we saw him be in the opening sequence anymore. I think it's also significant that he dies the very day after the night he sleeps in a bed for the first time in decades. He let his guard down and he paid for it. He manages to convince himself near the end that there is hope he might be able to escape away to a life with Mathilda where he could be happy, put down roots, etc, but I think deep down he always knew that could never be. That he was essentially signing his own death warrant when he first opened that door to her. That's why on the first night that he's there, he gets up in the middle of it, takes his gun, walks into the room and almost shoots her in the head because he knows that she will destroy his whole ordered and controlled world. She is a liability to him, but ultimately he couldn't do it. "No women, no kids." In the end, he figured it was better that he died and she live then the other way around. He made the ultimate sacrifice for her.

Stick Figure Studios

I love that what was just an off-the-cuff goof on his part has turned into one of the most memorable, electrifying and oft-imitated moments in the history of cinema.

Stick Figure Studios

Ditto. This movie introduced me to all three of these actors and I thought they were all just superb.

Stick Figure Studios

And that line was just a silly improv on Gary's part. The script called for him to say it in a lower, presumably more menacing tone, which he had done for several takes, but he decided to just let loose once to try to amuse the director and it proved so frightening that it was left in.

Stick Figure Studios

I remember seeing this movie in college and thinking to myself, "Whoever this little girl is, she's fantastic. Keep an eye on her because she's going to be a star."

Clay F

I didn't sense any of that in the movie including in the deleted scene (you provided a link) which is in the version Cassie reacted to. I agree with Cassie's characterization -- she is so perceptive. Leon didn't seem to have any interest, and plainly didn't act on any interest. Not the most communicative guy and lacked normal reaction to a lot of stuff. Leon seemed more focused on not being alone and making sure she taken care of than any craving at all to have sex with her. Any push for unacceptable intimacy was one-way from a delusional Mathilda. Natalie Portman said there were "cringey" aspects (e.g., I agree that a 12-year talking about the first experience is cringey), but the negative impact was in regard to her lolita phase generally, not just this movie. As for this movie, she said: “It’s a movie that’s still beloved, and people come up to me about it more than almost anything I’ve ever made."

Clay F

The girl you were thinking of in Kick-Ass (2010) was Hit-Girl played by Chloë Grace Moretz. She was also 12 years old. "I'm f**king with you Daddy."

Canadianant

I hadn't seen this one in years so I forgot parts of it. I really enjoyed it. Great acting all around. I still find it somewhat comical that Cassie talks about how much she just enjoyed watching a movie featuring a hitman with a 12-year-old sidekick with people being gunned down all over the place but still has to use the phrase kick a$$. 😉 You can also add black swan to your list if you haven't seen it for more Portman. Ronan for more jean reno

Clay F

I think she almost always streams from a streaming service. As for the version, she defaults to the version that is most widely available which is typically the theatrical release. If she deviates from that, she will make a point to say that, e.g., she will say that she is streaming, for example, the director's cut.

Rick Williams

Great reaction Cassie. I am glad you liked the movie. I have always liked it. But this was the first time seeing the extended version. It really changes thinks. It clarifies some things that didn't make sense in the shorter theatrical version. It really fleshes out the story with the missing pieces so that the story makes better sense. I am glad I saw it. They had a sweet tender relationship. Leon came to care about her like a daughter. She had a crush on him because he saved her life and made her feel safe and secure for the first time in her life and truly loved. Great movie and I agree. Natalie Portman was amazing. She was only 11 when she filmed this movie.

Brian's Dog

Without being a hitman, I kind of wish I could have Leon's simple life and dedication to fitness. Everytime I watch it I think I should get rid of most of my stuff.

Philip Alan

One thing is for sure, she needs a bigger TV in that PIB room.

Stick Figure Studios

Quick bit of trivia about the "EEEVERYYYOOONE!!!" line. Other patrons here have already mentioned that it was a bit of improvisation by Gary Oldman done as a joke just to make the director laugh (In the original script, his "everyone" response was supposed to be quieter and more menacing), but that Luc Besson liked it so much that he ended up using it in the final cut... and that is true. Oldman had done several straight takes and just for his own amusement thought he would have fun with the next one, but what doesn't often get shared about the story is that right before he did it, he went to the sound guys and warned them ahead of time that he was going to be really, really loud, so they could adjust their systems and not have their mics blown out by his sudden increase in volume. This, I think, is an indicator that in spite of how believably Gary Oldman plays such despicably evil characters onscreen, in reality he's just a really thoughtful and nice guy, respectful of the crew and cast that he ends up working with on a movie. To this day, I love the fact that one of the most memorable and oft-imitated moments in cinema history was the result of the actor just goofing off.

Philip Alan

I must be the only one who did not enjoy Ronin.

TheSingulatarian

Did you kill the Community tab? We only had one spammer.

Anthony Carlson

To be honest, good call on her part because it was getting out of hand.

Chris Thom

She said the fingernail thing in the trailer scarred her and scared her off from ever seeing it. Do have a feeling it will end up on the channel eventually though.

Chris Thom

I thought Lucy was pretty good. Or entertaining, at least.

Lana Gorgeous

In the theatre copy the relationship was toned down and all the parts of her training to be a hit girl was not shown, except for the first time when she shot the VIP person jogging. The important thing about her crush is that Leon was always appropriate and didn't take advantage of it. There were scene when you saw how uncomfortable he was, like when she told him that she was in love with him and when he headed out, he had the pained look on his face, almost stunned. Natalie's parents were on site and had to approve everything since she was so young, but in retrospect, as an adult Natalie said that she regretted some of the scenes.

Gray

Been a while since I watched this glad you liked it too, I probably prefer the original theatrical cut as it flows a little better for me. Gary Oldman so great at unhinged badguy, and Natalie Portman was always gonna be a star with a performance like this probably one of the best for a child actor.

Lana Gorgeous

If you loved Leon played by Jean Reno who is French you must see one of his first movies where he also played a hit man called LA FEMME NIKITA [1990]. It is a French usually subtitled but there are English speaking versions. It's actually about a female hit person but at some point she needs his help. It's an excellent film and I highly recommend it, I think you'd love it :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh8RoDMUUsA

Clay F

Hope that spammer doesn't come to the Extra Butter chat under the Community tab. He has made one or two post there, but not like the hundreds of posts he made in the PiB chat in a few days.

LukeG84

Fantastic reaction. I was so looking forward to seeing Cassie's reaction to this movie, particularly because of the inappropriate relationship between Léon and Mathilda. She handled it better than I expected. I read on IMDb that it was Jean Reno's decision to play Léon as if he were a little mentally slow and emotionally repressed to make audiences accept he wasn't someone who would take advantage of a vulnerable young girl, and I definitely felt that when I first watched this movie. Natalie Portman was fantastic in this role. It's hard to believe this was her debut. I have no idea why her parents allowed her to be in this movie, but it allowed her to show what a amazing actress she is, that's for sure. This was my first time watching the extended cut. I purchased this movie a while ago on Prime and hadn't gotten around to watching it yet. It wasn't until Cassie mentioned the runtime in the intro I realised the one I purchased matched, so that was lucky. Wow, so many extra scenes. They made such a difference to the story and their relationship. I had no idea she went on hits with him. Made her decision to try and do the hit herself more believable. They should have never released an alternate version of this movie.

Philip Alan

Of course Jean Reno (The hitman) was in the first Mission: Impossible movie. Remember? He killed a rat in the ventilation system while Tom Cruise was dangling from the rope! Good times.

Joe

Great reaction and glad you liked it. The performances and choices in this movie were so good and memorable. The relationship between the two is, of course, uncomfortable as it is intended to be. It really illustrates how troubled these two individuals are. As you said, and I agree, there was love between them. I believe it was pure and closer to father-daughter, particularly from Leon. That being said it was a story of two people who did not know how to love or be loved. So when experiencing it their reaction reflected the world around them. Leon brought her into the world of being a hitman, which as a parent I can say is not good parenting. And Matilda felt her feelings of affection were romantic. It is very important the Leon never returned the romantic affection, and it is my belief that if they stayed together it would have continued to evolve in a more parental type relationship for both of them. Separately, there is a great song by Alt J called Matilda that I like a lot and recently made the connection that it was based on this movie. Not sure why it took so long for me to figure that out.

Vlad D

Hi Cassie. I've seen this movie many times, but only the theatrical version. Never the extended scenes. I believe the extended scenes are the ones that made you and everyone else uncomfortable. Also the scene where leon explains about the woman he loved when he was 19

FranciscoGios

Cassie, I get it. Matilda’s sexual affections towards Leon is what makes this movie a little low but not low enough to hit the bottom. Both characters have their needs. Both characters at the end of the day were brought together to take down a corrupt cop with a lot of power. I believe this is where Natalie Portman’s stardom started her first film. I think I was expecting your reaction the way you did here, it is a unique movie that I also enjoy watching. Thanks!

Chris Thom

Thought he looked familiar.

Gary Brown

Cassie, when u rearrange your Patreon upcoming movies and i almost had an anxiety attack. it's so much harder to find stuff now. You probably won't switch it back, but i'm begging u to put it back so it's more easily accessible and so i don't wind up in more tears over this.

David Collins

The Gary Oldman "Everyone!" scene is iconic, classic Gary Oldman. Once you've seen it, it never leaves your head. Not really one of my all time favorite movies, but that scene is top 5 all time for me, it's so intense.

djKENTO

yo is some one moving furniture during this? It’s soooo loud.

Walter Crockett

Cassie. Thank You for watching the Extended Cut 😀 This is one of my favorite Movies

Gary Brown

Ur most recent movie is at the top. Ur collections are there on the front as well .it's hard to explain, but I have pics , i just don't know how to send them. But I have to search for ur posts now and then coming soon posts. If I figure out how to send the pictures I will. I'll try sending them tonight in ur message box on patreon. I freaked out when I saw it.

Mark Daniels

Classic, bedrock Gary-Oldman-is-the-best-actor-ever material

Gary Brown

I can't find ur message thing to message you. I think patreon rearranged ur home page. I don't know how to I can't send u an email because all I have is ur mailing address. I don't know if it shows up on ur end .

Stick Figure Studios (edited)

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2026-11-01 00:00 Cassie, if you are at all interested in watching any more movies with Jean Reno (Leon) in them, I recommend RONIN, THE CRINSON RIVERS, THE DA VINCI CODE, LA FEMME NIKITA, HOTEL RWANDA, FRENCH KISS and the two Steve Martin PINK PANTHER movies. Do not -- I repeat do not -- watch the 1998 GODZILLA movie he was in. It's dreadful.
2025-05-01 07:00 Cassie, if you are at all interested in watching any more movies with Jean Reno (Leon) in them, I recommend RONIN, THE CRIMSON RIVERS, THE DA VINCI CODE, LA FEMME NIKITA, HOTEL RWANDA, FRENCH KISS and the two Steve Martin PINK PANTHER movies. Do not -- I repeat do not -- watch the 1998 GODZILLA movie he was in. It's dreadful.

Cassie, if you are at all interested in watching any more movies with Jean Reno (Leon) in them, I recommend RONIN, THE CRIMSON RIVERS, THE DA VINCI CODE, LA FEMME NIKITA, HOTEL RWANDA, FRENCH KISS and the two Steve Martin PINK PANTHER movies. Do not -- I repeat do not -- watch the 1998 GODZILLA movie he was in. It's dreadful.

Mojo One Thousand

I still need to catch up on "Le Femme Nikita", it slipped the cracks for me, but has always floated around my mind. It's one of those movies that could be paired with it's US remake for comparison, as it was remade as "Point of no return" (or "The Assassin" where I'm from) with Bridget Fonda and Gabriel Byrne. It was also made into a 90s action TV show "Nikita".

Mojo One Thousand

Although "Hudson Hawk" is considered bad by folks, it is still ridiculously fun... "Howard the Duck", however, is just bad.

Clarence Newman

Major ICK alert, guys! Reader discretion advised. I've never seen this one, and unfortunately there's a reason. Back in the 90s, I worked with a guy who had a major crush on Natalie Portman. Problem was, he was in his 40s and she was no more than 14 at the time. For a while, the screensaver on his computer was Natalie in Leon. This could possibly be explained away, except for the X-rated mpeg he sent me once, which strongly suggested that Natalie was actually a bit old for him. Cassie's comments above don't suggest the film is too pervy, though, so maybe it's ok to watch.

Clay F

+1 for HOTEL RWANDA, though Don Cheadle is the lead with Nick Nolte having a prominent role.

Hi_MovieVerse

Quantum immortality in theory makes perfect sense so my deleted posts and recommendations still exists on another plain of existence. 😂 Highly recommend “The Man From Nowhere (2010)” now a cult classic. It’s basically the professional, John Wick and Taken all in one film. 😏 https://youtu.be/DmRHYq2wSzE?si=a7p58idSx7p2g5B2

Clarence Newman

Are you talking about the new chat thing where everyone posted images and stuff? I never used it, but just checked and it's no longer there. I always thought it was a bit superfluous, but surely one spammer can't take it down. Just block his ass.

Clarence Newman

Hi Beth. Patreon have done something, that's for sure, but I think the page you're talking about is just the Home page. If you're on that page, you'll see a list of links at top right, one of which is Posts. Click on that and it brings you to the standard format. The only difference I can see there is that Cassie's cool banner is missing. In that regard, Cassie.....we want our banner back on the Posts page! It's where we all hang out!

Clarence Newman

Maybe Sofia Coppola, Maisie....and you know which film I'm talking about. I don't mention the film title because Cassie will probably watch it soon, so this in itself would be a spoiler.

Clay F

Yeah, that’s what I was thinking to just block him, but it was becoming the Wild West there. The Extra Butter chat is much more subdued (quiet). I like chat because can post images. And I thing Cassie pays attention to Extra Butter chat. She posted there a couple times (announcement type posts).

Gary Brown

That's wat i want back.i want the home page to show the videos, the updates she gives us and the upcoming movies. I don't want her collections on the homepage. I almost had an anxiety attack and was in tears over this. Im autistic and we like a routine and when things change, I get all out of whack. I can't even message Cassie about it because that is gone and I don't know how to send her pics of because it's hard to explain wat it looks like now. I don't ask for much. Just normality.

Clay F

Another advantage of Extra Butter is the Extra Butter lives. Smaller group of people (e.g., 50-70) compared to the open lives (e.g., 700+ people). She is likely to notice you in the Extra Butter live. Yet, that is +$5 per month and Inknwo you on a budget.

fastecp1

It's a bit different, and I can't quite put my finger on it. I thought it was just me.

fastecp1

I love this movie, basically for all the same reasons Cassie said. "He's actually DEA? No, DEA don't execute people like that." I almost choked on my coffee, and I'll leave it at that.

Maisie

Cassie could you please fix the links to The Green Mile and Sixth Sense reactions?

Popcorn In Bed

Probably my kids running around 🤷. Sorry about that!

Maisie

Thank you so much!!

Clarence Newman

Understood Beth, and I'm sorry to hear about your issues. Just remember to click on the "Posts" link at top right of the new Home page you don't like and it will take you straight to the page you're familiar with. If you have any more problems, just drop a new post and we'll help you out.

Milton Reduxed

@ Beth, It's Patreon who have changed the way patreon now looks, Cassie cannot change it back You can however use this link to access the old patreon layout: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcorninbed/posts?redirect=true You can copy+paste this link into the address bar at the top, and also bookmark it But eventually patreon will probably disable this format, as Clarence said the 'posts' can now be accessed at the top-right of the new layout

Luca

pedophile movie. sorry. no other way to say it. very uncomfortable to watch. the director luc besson definetly very sus.

Hi_MovieVerse

Man on Fire ‘tis not or even that of The Man From Nowhere. You have the right to express your opinion I’m sure there are many others who have the same sentiment. It’s definitely an overrated movie.

Stick Figure Studios

I remember seeing that movie in the theater back in '96 and as soon as Reno showed up on screen, a guy in the row behind me said, "Love that guy. He was in THE PROFESSIONAL." I turned around and gave him a thumbs up.

Clay F

I will definitely rewatch The Green Mile reaction when that is fixed.

Stephen Dias

I actually own this movie. Alas, it's not the extended version. The first 1 hr 10 min or so syncs up as does the last 37 mins. It looks like the extended version might have more discussions about Matilda's "schoolgirl crush." Yes, I have to agree with Cassie that Leon sees her like a daughter and Matilda just feels safe with Leon and is misinterpreting that feeling. This movie was my introduction to Gary Oldman. I could watch that guy in anything. Always entertaining! It was also my exposure to Natalie Portman. Jean Reno I first saw in the movie French Kiss, which I'm sure Cassie would enjoy.

Clarence Newman

Just some feedback on this one, mate. You're right, "Spamming" and "flooding" are slightly different things - one being constant reposting of the same post ad nauseum, the other being to literally take over the chatroom with post after post after post - but both have the same effect in this kind of environment. That seems to be the beef, I think. Chatrooms are for people to have conversations about stuff (in this case movies), but if someone drops a flood of posts in a short period (I heard 50 different ones in 6 hours), it kind of becomes about one person. Whether it's spamming or flooding, both are frowned upon in an online community. I've seen some idiots on here in my time, but you seem articulate and a bit more thoughtful, so it seems like things just got out of hand over there. Posting and engaging on here is great (I do it more than most), and you're more than welcome to do that. The problem with flooding is that it ignores everyone else and just hammers away at your own desires. This is a great community, mate, and we have some really fun conversations. The chat room closing down was not just about you. It was never what Cassie originally intended and had just become too hard to moderate. We learn from the mistakes and move on.

Hi_MovieVerse

Simple solution click on my pic tap the “…” and block instead of whining about it. No one is forcing anyone to view my posts or recommendations if they are not to your liking or interest either simply cowboy up and ignore them or use the block feature. I don’t cry and moan about anyone’s suggested posts no matter the frequency to which they do. And because what you and others deem worthy of interest is all subjective, don’t like it then block them. I’ve never stepped out of my lane to say one iota to anyone about what they are posting or recommended. If you don’t like something what does one generally do? Dismiss or block. But since you can’t do either but whine about it who does the actual blame fall on then? And you’re exaggerating the fact that I submit repetitive posts or recommendations because they are all different and unique and not alike whatsoever. Because you and some others feel threatened and insecure of a new member’s presence you develop a pack mentality to try and keep someone in check. Gtfoh I’m a grown man and not some adolescent child who needs a lecture on proper forum etiquette. If you can’t appreciate something you have 2 options at your disposal, dismiss or block and it’s not that hard of a choice to make. One that you and your cronies don’t seem to understand. 😂 hiding behind a paywall to beef with someone over some damn movie recommendations is idiotic and low hanging fruit. I 💯 guarantee you none of ya’ll would ever dare say one iota to my face in person. 😏

justin swan

Don't apologize ... its so minuscule that, to bring it up is so unimportant ! ... Have a good day Cassie

OddThomas

One of the best 90s movies. Another good 90s one is The Long Kiss Goodnight

WestBound

Check the hard drive of whoever requested this . YIKES !

First Name Ella

So because one guy had a creepy reaction you won’t engage with the art?

Clarence Newman

Not enough on its own, Ella, but it probably contributed. Primarily, I've never been a particular fan of Jean Reno or Natalie Portman, so I don't naturally gravitate to their films. The subject matter (ie the relationship) doesn't particularly appeal to me, so I don't naturally gravitate towards that. Add the creepy guy's story, and it's made me bypass the film every time it's come up as a possibility. I'll watch Cassie's YT edit of it though. As you say, it would be silly to dismiss the art because one guy, 30 years ago, viewed it in an unusually creepy light.

Milton Reduxed

@Clarence, I would recommend the shorter original theatrical cut as the uncomfortable aspect is largely removed

Clarence Newman

If I ever watch the whole thing, Milt, I'll bear that in mind (I'm not a great "Extended cut" kind of guy anyway.). Cassie watched the extended cut, though, so I'm stuck with that for now.

Joe J

I'll just watch the YT edit like I mostly do anyways. I've seen a few other reactions to it, but I've not watched the actual film.

Mike Lemon

Dude, what are you talking about? Clarence is probably the nicest, or top 5 nicest, of the "regulars" here. He was just explaining the problem others (not him, he didn't go to the chat that often) were having so you could fit in with the flow better.

Mark White

Has Cassie not seen “The Da Vinci Code? It would be worth her watching it then, because I think Cassie would enjoy the sequel much more “Angel and Demons”

Stick Figure Studios

She may have already. I don't know. I probably should have consulted her watched list on letterboxed before writing this comment. I also prefer ANGELS AND DEMONS to its predecessor.

Mark White

Yeah that guy does sound a little dodgy Clarence. But, I always liked this movie. Not great, but good ish. Is was my introduction to Gary Oldman! Great actor. For some reason the younger Gary Oldman reminds me of a younger Sam Rockwell, another terrific actor I like in movies like “Moon” 2009. I’ve not seen the extended cut and as I will probably watch the YT edit I’m hoping any extra footage won’t ruin my impression of the movie.

Shreddy

The extended version is very questionable. Especially if you read about what Luc Besson has done in real life. Or what Natalie Portman herself now says about this movie. But most of you haven't read any of it

WestBound

@shreddy I have! I also read that there was more physical scenes in the OG script and way more suggestive things that had to be cut because her parents weren't comfortable with it . So it's obvious the true nature of this film . And people still deny it .

Cole Jennett

No one person requested this, in fact many people did. She assigned the movies randomly to the March Madness teams from the top requests list. It wasn’t on my list personally, but she seemed to really enjoy the movie🤷‍♂️

Cole Jennett

She has not seen, nor read the Da Vinci Code

Stick Figure Studios

It's not a great film by any stretch of the imagination, but it's mostly entertaining enough and so worth seeing probably once (I've never read the book -- or any of Dan Brown's novels -- myself). As I said above, I vastly prefer the sequel ANGELS AND DEMONS personally. As for the third one, I could barely get through it.

Cole Jennett

The novels (especially the illustrated versions) are light years better than the movies. I do prefer the Angels & Demons novel to the Da Vinci Code too. I’ve liked all of his books

Archronos

Faded memories of renting this one on VHS many years ago. Just finished rewatching it with Cassie's react and it's still a phenomenal film. Gary Oldman just became someone else completely and Jean Reno accidentally peaked his career, at least outside of French cinema. Stansfield's gloat over Leon at the end is such a masterful scene to capture the poignant final moments of our assassin with a big heart, while ultimately serving an unwanted proxy gift from Portman's Mathilda.

Milton Reduxed

@ Shreddy. None of that has anything to do with the film. Roman Polanski is a rapist, does that mean Chinatown isn't a masterpiece?

Clay F

The movie had 92 requests at popcornrequests. That's 92 hard drives to check. Natalie Portman said fans come up to her with positive comments about the movie more than any of her other movies -- such a beloved movie. As for Besson's background, I go on what is expressly depicted in the movie in interpreting the movie. As for Portman's negative comments, those have been directed to her Hollywood lolita phase generally. I am hypersensitive about that stuff, and I had no problem with the movie. Maybe people complaining and pointing to stuff that ain't there in the movie are projecting?

WestBound

@clay only pointing things out that weren't a part of movie to show light on what the movies intent was . Even Cassie was uncomfortable at certain things is she also projecting ?? Maybe not having a problem with a 12yo sexual singing and dressing to a grown man is projecting ...idk man kinda weird .

Clay F

Mathilda is delusional. That's the point. As Cassie indicated, not uncommon for a 12-year old female in that situation. Why read more into it? As for intent, you could read Leon's mind? The director's intent can readily be inferred as to keep the movie within appropriate limits. The clothing not too revealing, deferential to parental approval of scenes, no nudity, no sex, no push by Leon, etc. I am not a huge fan of the movie or the subject matter, but objectively I see nothing in the movie that goes beyond reasonable bounds. This conclusion is reinforced by the movie having massive numbers of fans -- normal people.

DAVID COSTELLO

Love that she loves Slow Horses! Jackson Lamb is hilarious!

Ian A

I liked this one. Hadn't seen it for at least 10 years. It's all very grim, awkward, kind of "icky", which I think was captured wonderfully from the situation. Leon, is a very socially and maybe intelectually immature man dealing with a very mature, frank and manipulative child. You can't blame her though. It seems her whole life was based around violence, sex and manipulation to get what you need. Plus her need to feel like an adult. Thanks for the videos!

Archronos

Mathilda was growing up in a very unstable household, with no father figure and a resentful mother and sister she despised. It's very evident she's desperate to be loved by anyone and the tragedy of her family's murders is just a further catalyst for that. Referencing Leon as socially inept is still kind I think. He's spent most of his life as a hired gun and his life is knowing who and when to kill, restocking his groceries and caring for his plant. Mathilda is that much of a culture shock to him, he considers killing her one of the first nights she stays there, just because it's all that he knows how to do to solve a problem.

DAVID COSTELLO

Benny, Stansfield's second in command was played by a FDNY firefighter who died on 9/11.

Ozzy S

Amazing breakdown from both you and Anchronos. I agree with you both, it's a great movie

Doug Fisher

You are correct. The Theatrical Cut was for the American audience who didn’t like the section with sexual overtones. Cass probably should have gone with that cut.

Doug Fisher

Well... we are talking about the French here who also made Cuties. The Theatrical Cut was done for American audiences who didn’t like that cut section with the heavy sexual overtones. Cass probably should have gone with that version. I have to disagree with you though Hi_MovieVerse... about it being overrated, the Theatrical is a great movie and it has outstanding acting.

Old As Dirt Bert

Jean Reno plays a pretty great criminal partner to Robert De Niro in Ronin, a film with its share of weirdos too.

Oleh B

It's a movie, it's a modern-day Lolita. Has she fallen in love with him, whatever the reasons? Yes. Does Leon see her as a daughter? No. Leon has stopped in his perception of life at 19 years, since the traumatic events. He's almost a teenager himself, even though he's about 45. The way he naively watches his favorite movies, the way he talks, the way he's a bit stunted and unadjusted to adult life.