Natalie Portman & Jean Reno "The Professional" 1994 - Bobbie Wygant Archive

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[@napoleon25]

This movie changed her career. She was amazing. And also with two legends Gary oldman and Jean Reno. One of my favourite movies.

[@xenaguy01]

1:00 Her first flick. Some local and stage only.

[@TH33QUALIZ3R]

Gawd, I loved this film. I haven't watched it in years.

[@erikheddergott5514]

Changed her Career? Started her Career I would say.

[@topfitnessssss]

@@erikheddergott5514 More like it yes ..

[@pythagoras7218]

so smart

[@63DW89A]

Young Natalie is just so completely at ease with Jean Reno. Notice she is sitting completely on the right side of her chair, very close to Jean. Says a lot about the wonderful bond they developed working together. Also speaks volumes about what a great guy Jean had to be, to be able to relate so well to a young child actress so as to give her that ease and familiar comfort with him. Very cute the way Natalie is looking at Jean as he is speaking, almost like he's her big brother!

[@xxxFuncreatorxxx]

. ... It seems like a countless number of comments since somebody else realising that. ..

[@robertoh3633]

Maybe she had a crush

[@63DW89A]

@@robertoh3633 She very likely did at this time. Crushes are very common for a young girl / woman at that age. Natalie's complete ease and comfort with Jean Reno speaks volumes to his character; he responded to her "crush" as a big brother, giving her love, affection, attention, and treating her as an adult when speaking with her. Being her "big brother" keeps the crush in a safe zone, while treating her and her emotions with respect and care. It is the best thing an older man can do when a young girl / woman develops a crush towards him.

[@tristandimitrijev3195]

FBI open up.She is a kid, LIKE WTF she is not dressed properly for a kid.Alos romentasising about a kid

[@johnnycreighton29]

@@elypowell6797 my sister is a far right Republican; she seems to believe the lie. I don't think there's anything intrinsically "leftist" about it. Kindly back up what you say, or remove or edit your post, please.

[@buntaii9878]

One of the greatest films ever made! Period.

[@Ed-Mace]

Very powerful movie. One of my definite favorites.

[@isaacrg5165]

By far, my favorite movie i think.

[@ancientname]

Agreed highly.

[@badlie4858]

one of the most disturbing attempts to romanticize pedophilia, i'd say.

[@buntaii9878]

@@badlie4858 *facepalm*

[@Jman417]

Natilie never let her childhood stardom corrupt her like most child stars. Loved her in black swan, Heat, professional, and everything else. Thank you for your hard work.

[@joebidens_touchyhands9477]

If I was Leon I would've filled Matilda up with heavy artillery. Can't blame me.

[@AA-wl3te]

I'm sorry but it did corrupt her unfortunately and u can see it as u mentioned "black swan" 99% actors get ruined in this demonic maze...

[@FirstLast-cd6vv]

@@AA-wl3te No, she's very educated and grounded and never went through the typical drugs, drinking and promiscuous phase that's so common in Hollywood.

[@joebidens_touchyhands9477]

@Felix2002 Where is he hiding??? I didn't know he was missing. Bozo.

[@joebidens_touchyhands9477]

@Felix2002 Tour middle name is snitch. FYTB

[@damienf5006]

I love how Natalie smile when Jean is trying to speak English lol

[@marinamorozova4737]

She just had a crush on him)) after many years natalie told that herself

[@damienf5006]

Марина Морозова proof?

[@damienf5006]

Марина Морозова i love Russia because I love Tarkovsky’s movies

[@marinamorozova4737]

@@damienf5006 Oh, I'm so glade to hear it)) because I'm from Russia;)) but I like the most american and french movies)

[@damienf5006]

Марина Морозова I’m french so I’m glad too

[@fereshtehnajjari2148]

I really happy that Leon is alive here🤣

[@panda_bear_socks3472]

I was sobbing at his death 😭

[@VisionsDark]

nice spoiler.

[@tonymontana4284]

1994 ? Spoiling ?

[@bonsaiwithluv]

@@VisionsDark the movie came out 27 years ago... at this point it's all on you if you get spoiled

[@leonrothier6638]

Why thank you

[@marvinsilverman4394]

this is incredible that after filming Leon they never saw each other again until Natalie saw to Reno in a restaurant and she went to your table to hug him in 2015

[@titsama273]

How do you know it? I searched many times if they saw each other again and found nothing 😔

[@marvinsilverman4394]

@@titsama273 it said Jean Reno in an interview natalie saw to Jean and went to your table to salute and hug him Natalie was with your husband and children it happened in France

[@titsama273]

@@marvinsilverman4394 ok thanks 😉

[@angeltrasvina8116]

@@marvinsilverman4394 *her husband, she's not my wife 😜 i wish but not😢

[@Inlinetodie]

You imagine a part deux Leon faked his death...she became an assassin...she finds Leon...on the Moon...where they send all the people that are supposedly dead...

[@sammyperska460]

Natalie portman was so mature for her age omg 😳

[@bagdadaladin8672]

Stay cool

[@alexismamadou2193]

Reporter: Talk about smoke and mirrors, right!? -Natalie: Wut?? -Reporter: It was a pun sweetheart but you'll get it later. I will talk to Jean now... lol

[@aopt471]

Would you please take a seat.

[@dylanloth8705]

@@bagdadaladin8672 this comment deserves more likes.......

[@dylanloth8705]

@@bagdadaladin8672 your comment deserves more likes*

[@ravicharles5192]

Incredible tale of bond between an adult and a troubled 12 year old girl. Very much sensitive roles played beautifully both actors. A hitman does not take advantage of vulnerable 12 year old turns out to be her protector; ultimately sacrificing his life for a good cause.

[@elfsieben1450]

The killer in some way is still a child at heart, like a grown-up child soldier. It's a film about two broken people who are sweet with each other but only know violence outside of what they have together.

[@humanforotherhumans]

Thanks for telling us about the ending of the movie😬

[@emotionz3]

@@humanforotherhumans cmon who hasn’t seen this movie!?

[@humanforotherhumans]

@@emotionz3 Meredith L. Klassen and her family.

[@eyeland68]

@@humanforotherhumans right lol I just re- watched it last night on netflix..best movie ever!

[@predtralo]

Jean Reno, Natalie Portman and Gary Oldman. Luc Besson at direction. What a damn masterpiece.

[@ekaterinap.1950]

100%

[@willswalkingwest7267]

That movie is SO good. Two terribly lonely people that somehow become entwined in a surreal situation. The goodbye scene just rips your heart out. Leon is the hero everyone wishes they could be in the end.

[@Naturellee]

MASTERPIECE of a film. It's a trip down memory lane, a feeling, a memory. These two made history forever.

[@osiamfilms]

So true, i'm nostalgic for a time I was even alive for

[@ricpowers1475]

Very well said. These two share a beautiful and deep connection...so at ease with each other.

[@greatestever7623]

Faqssssss that film is timeless

[@rrr441]

Jean Reno is a class act. He seems genuinely nice and humble.

[@Jjangbunbun]

I can’t believe this was her acting debut absolutely spectacular

[@Alex-ss5vr]

What a masterpiece of a movie 🎥 👌 😍

[@vikramadoddamani]

Couldn’t agree more. Where’re u from?

[@Jman417]

True

[@danka1167]

@@vikramadoddamani w rizz imho

[@tru2harris998]

VERY SAD ENDING LOSING RENO, I WISH THERE WAS A DIFFERENT ENDING FOR HIM XXX ❤❤❤

[@bigjuice7020]

Takes a true professional actor to play that kinda role at 11.😳

[@robertbaeza5912]

she was 13 not 11

[@vegeta1885]

@@robertbaeza5912 12, they shot before

[@josephmercel1146]

@@vegeta1885 Just 12, they started filming 1 june 1993 and Natalie birthday is the 9 june (1981).

[@DarkCloudNC]

WTF SHE WAS 11? And you people thought this was ok???

[@Cutay7BOOTAY]

@@DarkCloudNC you know this a movie right? You know she is actress right? Did you hear her say certain things were removed because her management “they” didn’t feel comfortable with it?

[@carpenterjim7906]

How refreshing to hear a professional interviewer with sensible questions... Great stuff

[@spikespa5208]

But we didn't get to find out what her favorite color is!

[@SuicidalSummerSnowWoman]

@@spikespa5208 😆

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Bobbie is one of the best!

[@albesk]

Jean Reno seems to be such a sweet guy. Amazing actor. Natalie well, so smart and talented.

[@catmom1322]

I've always like Jean Reno--he's a great actor with a wide range of talent.

[@DariusSarrafi]

These two actors' subsequent projects proved that Leon was not a fluke. They are indeed very talented and dedicated.

[@Prettyfunny40]

This is a movie that definitely makes an impression on anybody who watches it. The acting was on point. Natalie was amazing and you knew she was going to be a star.

[@twistoffate4791]

I liked the movie & followed both careers afterward. But Natalie, being as young as she was, really put in a first-rate performance. Jean made a great hitman.

[@Janine11155]

Was in a crowded cafe in NYC. Jean Reno and a handful of French cinema legends walked in. I moved over to make room for them at the long table where I sat. The most gracious down to earth people. Note about Reno here -- have you ever seen a "star" ask the reporter about themselves?

[@vanessavaldez28]

My dad introduced me to so many amazing movies growing up and this one is still one of my faves. ❤️

[@diamondtheif4007]

What other movies you recommend to watching ?

[@humbertoflores2545]

Natalie Portman is so adorable, one of my favorite actresses.. she can play drama, action and also she is so tallented.

[@joebidens_touchyhands9477]

If I was Leon I would've filled Matilda up with heavy artillery. Can't blame me.

[@SheepofChrist818]

@@joebidens_touchyhands9477 huh?

[@veronikarenner7888]

I think Jean Reno have played part of his ,,antirole" in this movie in the role of Leon: the seemingly insensitive, uneducated, almost speechless, slow-in-thinking-fast-in-action, bearish guy, who can barely write or read and who didn't enjoy his life until he has met Mathilda. (In reality, he is a person, who speaks several languages very well, he is an intelligent actor.) In the roles of Leon and Mathilda, they gave to each other everything they could: bad and good. Leon gave her protection, provided power to her and finally showed her his wounded soul: his deepest pain and shadow in his life: the death of his lover. At the end, he became a true hero sacrifying his life for the girl's escape. Mathilda also showed him her deepest shadow: the desire to take revenge on murderers of her little brother. On the other side, she gave him emotions, trust, laughing and playfulness. And she didn't betray him, as Tony did, not informing the commando men about their true knocking sign on the door. And in the final moment, both of them could confess their trust and loving emotions (the truth) to each other: on the level of souls their relationship was fulfilled. It is very touching to ,,observe" the developing and transforming personalities of the two main characters; while Tony's and Stansfield's characters remain unchanged.

[@sadiaanu9055]

Thanks for this

[@isaacrg5165]

You are right, that is the idea of the movie, its amazing.

[@drummerdude100]

Crazy to think that this was just a side project for Luc Besson while he waited to begin production on The Fifth Element. I don't think he even knew how good of a movie Leon would be.

[@elfsieben1450]

Very well said. It is about a little bit of love and beautiful growth, like a calm island in the middle of a raging sea of stifling neglect and violence.

[@Chris-cf2kp]

It's very human. We have the capability to destroy, but also to protect and nurture and then love just the same. You cannot and should not deny all these aspects of yourself. You have to acknowledge them and integrate them so you know yourself.

[@facundosoler2200]

Such a good guy Jean Reno. You can see he's genuinely a good person. Same with Natalie and they had such great chemistry together. Amazing movie 10/10 ♥

[@i.p.knightley6970]

3:34 When Jean Reno says 'Gary Oldman' the subtitles print 'gay old man' :-)

[@coralinejones994]

😂😂😂😂

[@miyojewoltsnasonth2159]

@IP What's even funnier is that it actually sounds like he _does_ say "Gay Old Man." :)

[@Firefoxtony]

@@miyojewoltsnasonth2159 🤣🤣 just said the same lol

[@patmat.]

😂 🤣

[@criztu]

well, he did was been in Batman..

[@Patriottoo2]

Natalie's performance, as Matilda, was Oscar worthy.

[@hessu275]

Cool. One of my favorite films ever

[@PepperWilliamsMusicBlend]

Jean Reno has always been one of my favorite actors. He commands the scene when he's in it. And boy, Natalie Portman was so mature in this interview. And what a cutie:)

[@sashavish309]

Gary Oldman is good actor. He played good evil in Leon:The Professional!

[@andreaskaphengst8121]

The chemistry between actors makes a great movie along with a good script and music. This movie had it all.

[@isaacrg5165]

This couple just made one of the greatest movies ever, a masterpiece, I'll never forget Leon and Mathilda.❤

[@inesnaglic472]

Great movie, Natalie and Jean were so natural , all the cast did the superb job👏👏👏

[@johnpatrickfay5288]

She blossomed into a beautiful woman

[@ravenbishop5232]

@@milanberesnevicius9875 Both, this movie and later

[@ShiniiXO]

🤨

[@criztu]

especially after she was taken into possession by the alien from outer space in that Annihillation movie

[@curio8093]

@@milanberesnevicius9875 how old r u ?

[@thugrose1771]

​@@ShiniiXOshe's in her 40s now bro

[@LolaBathory]

She had such a poise about her as a kid, and it reminds me of myself. People used to tell me I was so mature for my age and had an ‘old soul.’ Natalie speaks with grace.

[@washoe4827]

they lied to you so as to not hurt your feelings

[@cemilecemile2163]

😄

[@osiamfilms]

I was told the same thing as child and still, I jokingly believe I was born in the wrong generation

[@joebidens_touchyhands9477]

@@washoe4827 If I was Leon I would've filled Matilda up with heavy artillery. Can't blame me.

[@lavarball528]

@@joebidens_touchyhands9477 I hope you mean guns

[@florinnatu]

the articulate, great way of her speaking and answering exactly to the questions that were asked

[@george90186]

A masterpiece. This is one of the best-if not the best-performance of a twelve-year-old in film history. And the fact that it is her first, makes it even more impressive.I believe Matilda remains Natalie Portman's top moment.

[@o.portista]

Jean Reno, needs to be protected at all costs man. A truly unforgettable masterpiece, and a touching film. With such a perfect cast of the Underrated Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, and so many others, it literally created a film that was perfect with such a strong emotional, action-packed storyline and what a soundtrack. Honestly, one of the very few films, that you can truly say has no flaws, and one that everyone can agree is perfect. With such a low budget to work with, created a true masterpiece, A film, that'll never be forgotten.

[@szewei85]

And 2 have won an Oscar haha Portman for Black Swan Oldman for Churchill bio movie demm

[@kevinpittman2517]

She was Mature and Beautiful... i was only a few yrs older than her when she did this and i knew instantly we would all be seeing more of her. she was just captivating.

[@silverkitty2503]

reno should have gotten an oscar for that role

[@jay75rv]

Jean Reno..say no more.Pure gold.

[@justinignaciopohshinji1359]

Jean Reno can represent a Frenchman, Italian, Spaniard or Iberian or Hispanic. His looks and speech can represent any one of these nationalities

[@PhlilipeAlves]

Normal, these people are almost the same. Portugal, Spain, south of France and Italy were part of the Roman Empire at the 1st century BC.

[@nnnnnn3647]

@@PhlilipeAlves No, he doesn't look European. He is a classic representative of French-speaking people from the Maghreb countries.

[@PhlilipeAlves]

@@nnnnnn3647 Yes he is. He is from Spain, Iberians and lusitanians are south europeans from the the Iberian peninsula, known as Hipania by the romans.

[@nnnnnn3647]

@@PhlilipeAlves The south of Spain was Arab for hundreds of years. He has Arab ancestry. Europeans look different. There's nothing wrong with that, I'm just stating a fact.

[@PhlilipeAlves]

@@nnnnnn3647 Yeah and far more with iberians and lusitanians, with celts and romans and we had also Suebis and Visigoths. We expelled this folk, only a few of arabs stayed in the peninsula. and I'm just stating the facts. I live in Portugal.

[@rebeccawcleung]

My favorite movie of all time... Natalie was born to be a great actress

[@Josemarwalker]

Definitely one of the best movies I've ever watched!

[@Ognyan397]

The movie which still hold the test of time

[@MissRabbitTV]

This movie makes me cry every time.

[@THE_MAQ355]

Yep after this masterpiece there was no looking back for Portman..

[@lavarball528]

Fax. I feel like Closer is still her best performance, Leon is a close second.

[@iainmcglynn833]

My all time fave film , a powerful love story and so simple Fab acting all round ❤

[@jameshoran8]

In Ronin, Director John Frankenheimer said the most important part of the movie was the creation of the chemistry between DeNiro and Reno. He said after the movie was over, he never could comprehend how great they worked together and the great chemistry they created.

[@stoogefest16]

I’ve stated this before in other discussions regarding Ronin, but of the many elements of that film I Jay keep drawing me back to it, the unique camaraderie between Jean and Robert are chief amongst them, more so than even the action and pursuit sequences or the French locales.

[@NYC1370]

one of my favorite movies Natalie and Jean we're amazing 😊

[@joelgalvan8358]

A masterpiece, that took sometime for fans, to realize ,that aspect. I never tire of seeing ,the movie.

[@Antaragni2012]

Great movie! And great times when life was more simple...

[@teresaferrer4748]

I never get tire of this movie . They are wonderful actors,and Natalie just grew into a powerful actor.

[@moderatefkr6666]

Simply off the scale. Thank you for sharing this great interview

[@JenR1215]

omfg. i've waited my whole life to see this video.

[@marcnadeau4657]

She is a wonderful legendary interviewer!

[@feechlamanna4575]

Wow you look gorgeous❤

[@marinamorozova4737]

Oh my good! Me too)) The moment I saw this I almost cried with joy)))

[@davidbagley1783]

Yes...it is so nice to see them together

[@ericmaldonado1373]

What an intense action movie, with great actors, Natalie was just outstanding based on her young age, Gary was great, acting as a real maniac ... a great movie all around 👏👍

[@lizmariscal6061]

Both actors are unique in there own way, I remember not wanting any kind of distractions this movie had me all wrapped up.

[@KINGH4L0]

I wanted to hear more of their small talk at the end. You can tell Jean was thrilled to be in American and talking about the cities he’s been to. He seems like such a cool dude.

[@dmitryandrey6338]

The great movie and actors forever in my heart and life thank director jean Reno and beautiful angel Natalie Portman love from Vietnam ❤️

[@osiamfilms]

Simpler times, Jean and Natalie are such charming professionals, and so was the interviewer, unfortunately it's a contrast to what goes on today, never the less, this film has my heart and so does Jean and Natalie, I feel nostalgic for the era, and the film.

[@extrastrangers5566]

You mean when you were free to sexualise little girls? Because that’s exactly what was happening to Natalie in those “simpler times”

[@Joshua-mv3mv]

was it

[@fereydounsadeghi7759]

It was one of the best movie I ever seen, you both were amazing 🌟👌👍

[@andreimoga3695]

I bet they never imagined that someone would watch this in 2021, incredible moments

[@annaromanu1511]

One of my favorite movies ever ❤️

[@marioalberto9763]

"THISSSSSS ISSSSSSS FORRRRRRR MA----TIILLLLDAAAAAAA"😢😢😢😢

[@mildayakamsali2903]

hahaha i remeber the scene

[@mildayakamsali2903]

and i read it like how leon said🤣

[@marioalberto9763]

@@mildayakamsali2903 🤣🤣😂😂

[@annaromanu1511]

It's not me crying , you are

[@slowky7154]

nope THISSSSSSSS ISSSSSS A GIFFFTTT FROMMM MMMA TILDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@alfredoflores1929]

He visto varias veces esa película....y siempre me fijo en diferentes partes......la seguiré viendo de vez en cuando

[@mrjj_86]

One of my favourite movies. The Director's Cut sits proudly in my DVD collection. Great performances from EV-E-RYONNNE! 💊

[@timothyxv171mmmpertinentgamer]

Thanks for this Video Bobbie 😶💯 The Professional Movie was just Awesome SUPER Achieved now Natalie & Jean

[@joergsplettstoesser1966]

Tolle Schauspieler 😊

[@PureBlood42]

Unbelievable and incredible storyline and film, from start to finish!

[@thehighlanderjedi]

I appreciate these interviews.

[@charliefoxtrotsky4104]

Jean Reno is an amazing actor.

[@holulu777]

Excellent movie, have watched it five times.

[@walacenogueira5748]

One of the best movies of all times. Gary Oldman at his best interpretation: he was superb when he appears in the movie!

[@25hkk]

Nice movie and all the caracters ware nicely performed, movie of my high school time, Natalie is just amazing with the legends JEAN RENO and Gary Oldman ✌

[@wkpna]

You watch her interactions with the press at the time, when she was only 13 years old, and you can see she's just wired differently, way, way ahead of her age both in brains and maturity, better equipped and more ready to do this than any of us will ever be in our life.

[@AndrewRobinson-ee7um]

Damn. Great to see. She never did a better movie in my view.

[@TheJPSouza]

What about Black Swan and Jackie?

[@Lost20048]

@WGTOW you've probably never even seen the movie you clown

[@mauriciomarquez5487]

V for Vendetta

[@Leeohlin89]

She did plenty of greater films. You probably haven’t seen much of her films. Should look into it 😉

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

Andrew Robinson ....you are right .... Never did better! .....

[@p3nnylane]

thank you for uploading this video ghaddd i've been waited for this one

[@scopex2749]

I have my personal 'Hall of Fame' DVD library in my home there are only 20 movies in it an LEON is in the list! As soon as I saw this film I knew it would be a classic. The chemistry between Jean and Natalie shines through making this a beautiful story he rescues Matilde and becomes her pseudo 'father'. I wont add any spoilers in case you havent seen it. SUPERB 10/10👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@mohamadaminpyhani1694]

super super film thank you

[@vst9266]

For this film the first credit goes to the person who choose the two actors.

[@vardellsfolly5200]

To this very day, one of my favorite movies. And one of the very few that i got emotional. Beautiful character development, brilliant actors, wonderful directing and oh, that mesmerizing soundtrack!

[@robertoh3633]

She is so beautiful! It had to be said!

[@johnfarina6155]

While watching the movie I never felt like I was watching " acting "... You were both great !!

[@emmiellamas-cruz3842]

I love this movie! ♥️♥️♥️

[@sibra-g8293]

This movie enjoys everything for a great flick: believable script, feat acting from the lead characters, smooth directing.

[@kitno1]

One of the best movie I have ever seen!

[@jamesritz7254]

They are both great at what they do. I can watch Jean Reno for hours. He is great

[@dilured]

Сасниыдзип алийэв

[@ReallyGottaTap]

Jean Reno, what a gentle man. Great film. One of my top 3. Natalie was wonderful, Gary Oldman was fabulous.

[@sandhusahb4293]

Please mention the other two of your top 3 list. Because I like this movie and want to watch other classics like this.

[@ReallyGottaTap]

@@sandhusahb4293 Two other favorites are: Truly, Madly, Deeply and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Both are very different from The Professional so I'm not sure if you will like them, but both are very good films.

[@sandhusahb4293]

@@ReallyGottaTap Thanks a lot ! I am glad you mentioned some lesser known movies and not the usual classics (which I had seen). Will definitely give it a go. Thanks again!!

[@yourdiscoverelaxchannel9422]

One of the best movies ever made.

[@Jmacd799999]

Great movie so many memories was my introduction to all these amazing actors was not disappointed as seems to be the consensus I was only a teen myself at the time this was very influential on so many levels

[@msnaeimehsadathosseini4225]

it is good to see you both 🎄🎊🎊🎉🎈🎁🍻🎉🎊🎄🙌

[@jeriksson7686]

This movie is just amazing!

[@ravenbishop5232]

I loved it

[@DelightLovesMovies]

Their chemistry in that film was sublime.

[@ernestwegner4960]

Was fantastic movie and they both were outstanding!!!

[@katme7119]

Jean Reno… never forget his movie ‘Wasabi’. Made me go to Japan and fall in love with this country

[@mangoMango-ck3et]

Great movie,,such a talented actor ,,and a future actress , Natalie is a beautiful young girl.

[@tierraairefuego6080]

El Profesional....una de las pocas películas que nunca olvido y puedo volver a verla una y otra vez.....por el ...por ella...

[@samessa3155]

I loved this movie, amazing acting from Jean & Natalie

[@olympia11296]

I love both actors very much!!! They're the best!!!

[@fabienlamour3644]

They we're all excellent in this movie...but Gary Oldman is one of a kind in all his works....genius.