tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post7016922525361360746..comments2024-01-11T02:44:30.916+01:00Comments on Lime Reviews and Strawberry Confessions: Blind Spot Fixed: Léon, The ProfessionalMettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-78952377804981592402014-04-27T09:42:37.612+02:002014-04-27T09:42:37.612+02:00Oh, I did see that one! Can't imagine the movi...Oh, I did see that one! Can't imagine the movie without those scenes, they were some of the best stuff in there!Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-26238344033136512992014-04-25T17:44:16.411+02:002014-04-25T17:44:16.411+02:00The "Leon" cut (aka the better one) has ...The "Leon" cut (aka the better one) has all the stuff where they go around training/shooting people in their apartments, the big Russian Roulette scene, and the bits where Mathilda tries to kiss and/or have sex with Leon. The American cut removes all that.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092564511948736386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-5423032673805076122014-04-25T13:20:17.229+02:002014-04-25T13:20:17.229+02:00Hahaha, yeah I think that's what they really m...Hahaha, yeah I think that's what they really meant. Wow, didn't know there's a different cut... no idea which one I watched though. I don't have it anymore so there's no possibility of finding out. <br /><br />Thanks for sorting the drug thing out... I think I'm a case of movie-bad-guys-dyslexia. They're Bad Guys. There are drugs involved. That's all I got.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-75533341409649626772014-04-25T13:18:18.036+02:002014-04-25T13:18:18.036+02:00Yes and the more you read about classics, research...Yes and the more you read about classics, research and the more you watch (because after that you go through people's filmographies etc.), the more "classics you have to watch" are added to your list. Hope this one will work out better for you than it did for me!Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-79928718569385924652014-04-25T13:17:04.534+02:002014-04-25T13:17:04.534+02:00You mean you think I should be able not to comment...You mean you think I should be able not to comment most of your blind spot entries with "Never heard of it"? No, you found a nice way to say that, it's fine - and I agree. It's a film that needs revisiting in another frame of mind but I need to get my vocabulary a tiny bit more straight until then. Watch some more Besson movies, some more Oldman, Portman - perhaps even Reno (I feel like he doesn't get enough praise for... anything). <br /><br />This movie was definitely a bit of a bummer compared to American History X but I was very determined to watch it as 'just another movie' and not try to expect another mind-blow. It's true, I wouldn't say I liked Leon. It was okay and it's a good film, that's what I can say.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-10366320047670920512014-04-25T13:12:58.003+02:002014-04-25T13:12:58.003+02:00The Fifth Element looks like crazy fun, I hope I&#...The Fifth Element looks like crazy fun, I hope I'll be able to check it out soon. Not sure if I'm looking forward to his other movies but some of them are essential so I'll get around to watching them one time or another. And I agree, Portman is the shining star of this film.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-48470612923976488252014-04-23T19:14:39.498+02:002014-04-23T19:14:39.498+02:00I love the heck out of Leon (the international/dir...I love the heck out of Leon (the international/director's cut, not the crappy American cut. Yes, there's a HUGE difference).<br /><br />FYI, they were crooked cops (DEA in particular, who deal with drugs). Also, I feel everyone here missed a great opportunity when saying "It's not for everyone." I think they meant "not for EV-RY-ONE!" Oh, Oldman...Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092564511948736386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-87687839131769369262014-04-23T01:39:06.033+02:002014-04-23T01:39:06.033+02:00I know your pain writing about a "classic&quo...I know your pain writing about a "classic" movie everyone loves. I added this to my must watch list. I didn't realize how many modern classics I'd missed. Cheers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-46617174419469063142014-04-22T17:49:29.672+02:002014-04-22T17:49:29.672+02:00I'm not sure if I've said this aloud yet, ...I'm not sure if I've said this aloud yet, but I'm enjoying the fact that people aren't feeling compelled to praise their blindspot selections just because they come so highly praised. It's all a matter of taste, right? What it sounds like, more than anything else, is that this film just wasn't engaging for you - not that you didn't <i>like it</i> (though I'd wager you didn't), but that it was missing that ineffable quality that makes a film grab you by your collar and not let go for two hours.<br /><br />In other words, remember how you felt watching AMERICAN HISTORY X? This movie didn't spark that feeling in you.<br /><br />Well, good effort - you gave it your attention and that's all anyone can ask. As someone who <i>does</i> love this film, I'd suggest you come back to it sometime down the road...but for now there are too many more to watch for the first time. Ryan McNeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440134802928893661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-69272126986271785832014-04-22T16:27:09.764+02:002014-04-22T16:27:09.764+02:00I love your honesty! I like this, but did not lov...I love your honesty! I like this, but did not love it (outside of Portman, who was outstanding). Besson is a very individualized director...his films all carry a similar weight and feel to them. Although, when he allows the fun to come through I think he does a better job.<br /><br />Case-in-point: The Fifth ElementAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-9469296131222800652014-04-20T19:11:01.904+02:002014-04-20T19:11:01.904+02:00Interesting - I haven't seen any of Besson'...Interesting - I haven't seen any of Besson's other movies but I'm definitely intending to do so. That alone shows I'm not tearing down the movie, right? He seems like an interesing director that I happened not to like one work of.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-70455893916810146022014-04-20T19:08:01.654+02:002014-04-20T19:08:01.654+02:00You know what? The fact that I convinced you to wa...You know what? The fact that I convinced you to watch a film in a non-positive review feels like a pretty nice accomplishment. - Aaaand I'm off to read your entry!Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-5433051230043855952014-04-20T19:05:39.805+02:002014-04-20T19:05:39.805+02:00Hi Maria - thanks for commenting! As with most of ...Hi Maria - thanks for commenting! As with most of the other people who commented here, I'm so happy nobody is being super rude or anything, haha. But yes, I tried to remain polite, which I think is the right way - you have to be able to explain why you don't like a movie - or at least try to explain.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-37864308646677586222014-04-20T19:03:36.783+02:002014-04-20T19:03:36.783+02:00Hahah, you don't seem satisfied with me here V...Hahah, you don't seem satisfied with me here Vern. Or am I getting the wrong impression?Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-61576478140964203092014-04-20T19:02:44.396+02:002014-04-20T19:02:44.396+02:00I'm glad you say it's not for everyone - i...I'm glad you say it's not for everyone - it just really isn't. The performances were mainly what got my through it and yeah, Oldman does shine in this.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-22107675730611405402014-04-20T19:01:06.874+02:002014-04-20T19:01:06.874+02:00Thanks! Expectations are probably part of the prob...Thanks! Expectations are probably part of the problem, which is one of the reasons I can't bring myself to watch Citizen Kane. No matter how hard I will try, I will never again reach a level where I have no expectations for tha tmovie.Instant hype, like we experience with new movies, is another dangerous thing - even though I think people are more forgiving if you didn't like 12 Years a Slave (okay bad example, personal experience) than if you don't like Casablanca.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-60507383914581645522014-04-19T14:57:36.544+02:002014-04-19T14:57:36.544+02:00I remember enjoying Leon a lot when I saw it, but ...I remember enjoying Leon a lot when I saw it, but I can't argue with your take. Besson's films are often pretty divisive. A lot of people love La Femme Nikita, but I've heard similar reactions to that film. You're hardly tearing it down either; it just didn't work for you.Dan Heatonhttp://ptsnob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-58044516428681469822014-04-16T00:22:30.795+02:002014-04-16T00:22:30.795+02:00Glad I'm not the only one who didn't dig a...Glad I'm not the only one who didn't dig a Blind Spot entry!<br /><br />Natalie Portman's and Gary Oldman's names and the fact that you say it was a good film have me convinced to see this, even if you didn't like it. Great review, and your honesty and open-mindedness are admirable!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-86052461876375564542014-04-15T18:52:39.654+02:002014-04-15T18:52:39.654+02:00I finally watched Léon recently after being recomm...I finally watched Léon recently after being recommended it for years, and loved it but I totally get why you didn't enjoy it and really liked your review! I have the same thing with not liking cult/classics where you feel like there's something wrong with you for not loving it, glad other people are the same...Maria @ Trust Dustyhttp://www.trustdusty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-51179408692172170872014-04-15T18:23:53.485+02:002014-04-15T18:23:53.485+02:00So you didn't like this. There are worse crim...So you didn't like this. There are worse crimes in the movie loving world. At least you gave praise to Natalie Portman and the other cast members involved. That's a good signTheVernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00712756384665520547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-5290050848338945372014-04-15T15:42:45.632+02:002014-04-15T15:42:45.632+02:00SUCH a long time since I last saw Leon, but saying...SUCH a long time since I last saw Leon, but saying that, still remember I adore the film. Yeah, it's not for everyone. It's performances from Reno, Oldman and Portman which make the film for me. Especially Oldman - he puts on a special brand of crazy. Jainahttp://time-wellspent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-75679239410223273612014-04-15T13:00:05.160+02:002014-04-15T13:00:05.160+02:00Good review! I've always wanted to see it (tho...Good review! I've always wanted to see it (though it's not exactly a front liner in my watch list). I agree with Sofia, when a cult/classic movie doesn't impress - I get the same feeling when I watch something that I'm supposed to love. I'm not defending the love for it, but maybe it might also be caused by the hype of the film? There are certain films that people love and I fall in the minority, one of the reasons being that everyone clamors that it's great, so there's a point of expectation? Hence I now avoid reviews of movies I absolutely must see in the immediate future, so I don't expect much from it. Big Screen Small Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047376725272000920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-81156052913849952682014-04-14T23:15:20.353+02:002014-04-14T23:15:20.353+02:00Haha, thanks! I need to make new drawings - I don&...Haha, thanks! I need to make new drawings - I don't look like that anymore, actually that's not even my go-to movie watching sweater anymore either. Yep, I seldom write negative reviews either - I don't know if I've ever used my Lime Explosion rating though I think I used the Lime once. Sometimes it can be fun to watch "bad" movies and write about them but it kinda sucks when it's a cult or a classic. Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-9936449551241697602014-04-14T23:12:59.269+02:002014-04-14T23:12:59.269+02:00That's good to know, I mean I know it's ve...That's good to know, I mean I know it's very popular and all that. But you guys seem to get why it's not one I loved.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-33821963468961611792014-04-14T23:12:13.003+02:002014-04-14T23:12:13.003+02:00Oh, I'll be excited to read about that! Yes, i...Oh, I'll be excited to read about that! Yes, it's always a bit sad when something you anticipate so much doesn't turn out that well.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.com