When Love Is Too Much
What would happen when you realized that you have fallen in love with someone so deeply that you could no longer pull yourself out? Will love be just enough? Watching Leon The Professional (1994) again, by Luc Besson just the other day made me wonder how love can be a dangerous thing. No doubt, it is still one of my favourite films of all time for I truly believe this is Luc Besson's best work that I 
have seen (Though I did not watch LaFemme Nikita), but I am comparing it with his other works like 5th Element or Joan of Arc. "A perfect assassin. An innocent girl. They have nothing left to lose except each other. He moves without sound. Kills without emotion. Disappears without trace. Only a 12 year old girl... knows his weakness". This is the tagline for the film. A remarkable film in terms of characterizations of the two leads. The quirky and definitely awkward relationship the
y have in the midst of chaotic "cleanings" and the action sequences and impeccable music made this film a must watch all the time. It is amazing how Natalie Portman, a first timer in the film, and at such a young age, exudes such natural confidence, yet still maintain the innocence and confusions of a growing up girl in a disturbing family. Top notch talent in acting. Looking at her again, now in a much recent film (2004) by Mike Nicols - CLOSER - she has come a long way in her acting career. CLOSER, to me, is a very honest film (though full of obscene words, not exactly my cup of tea) in trying to explore the ever complicated 
issues in relationships of adults. Yes, I do agree with the poster, having a statement being "At Last, A Love Story for Adults" by TIMES. It is quite smartly written and skillfully portrayed by actors like Jude Law, Julia Roberts and Clive Owen. I love the crudeness that it has in dealing with the difficulty of love between two people, especially one of obsession, lies and betrayal. Not too bad a film though not perfect. Hey, aren't love not perfect after all?
What would happen when you realized that you have fallen in love with someone so deeply that you could no longer pull yourself out? Will love be just enough? Watching Leon The Professional (1994) again, by Luc Besson just the other day made me wonder how love can be a dangerous thing. No doubt, it is still one of my favourite films of all time for I truly believe this is Luc Besson's best work that I 
have seen (Though I did not watch LaFemme Nikita), but I am comparing it with his other works like 5th Element or Joan of Arc. "A perfect assassin. An innocent girl. They have nothing left to lose except each other. He moves without sound. Kills without emotion. Disappears without trace. Only a 12 year old girl... knows his weakness". This is the tagline for the film. A remarkable film in terms of characterizations of the two leads. The quirky and definitely awkward relationship the
y have in the midst of chaotic "cleanings" and the action sequences and impeccable music made this film a must watch all the time. It is amazing how Natalie Portman, a first timer in the film, and at such a young age, exudes such natural confidence, yet still maintain the innocence and confusions of a growing up girl in a disturbing family. Top notch talent in acting. Looking at her again, now in a much recent film (2004) by Mike Nicols - CLOSER - she has come a long way in her acting career. CLOSER, to me, is a very honest film (though full of obscene words, not exactly my cup of tea) in trying to explore the ever complicated 
issues in relationships of adults. Yes, I do agree with the poster, having a statement being "At Last, A Love Story for Adults" by TIMES. It is quite smartly written and skillfully portrayed by actors like Jude Law, Julia Roberts and Clive Owen. I love the crudeness that it has in dealing with the difficulty of love between two people, especially one of obsession, lies and betrayal. Not too bad a film though not perfect. Hey, aren't love not perfect after all? 
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