LUC BESSON
The Fifth Element, Lucy +more of His Best Films
You know French filmmaker Luc Besson, both as a writer and director and for his action and sci-fi films that feature kickass female leads. He is currently working on writing sequels to Lucy and Colombina. Now, let’s take a look at five of the director’s greatest films.
La Femme Nikita
After killing a cop, drug addict and felon Nikita (Anne Parillaud) has a choice. She can go to jail or join a secret government program. She picks the latter and becomes a lethal assassin and spy for the government. What happens when she decides she’s had enough? Rent La Femme Nikita on Youtube.
Léon: The Professional
A 12-year-old Natalie Portman stars in this 1994 classic as Mathilda, a young girl taken in by Léon (Jean Reno), a professional assassin after her family is murdered. Mathilda convinces Léon to train her so she can take revenge on those who wronged her. Watch Léon: The Professional on Amazon with CBS All Access.
The Fifth Element
Milla Jovovich stars in this sci-fi classic as Leeloo, a perfect being created by the DNA of an entity known as the Fifth Element. She must combine with the other four elements: earth, water, fire and air to stop the impending doom of the universe. But, some want her to fail. Rent The Fifth Element on Amazon.
Lucy
This 2014 film follows 25-year-old Lucy (Scarlett Johannson), an unwitting drug mule who ends up dosed with a synthetic drug that infuses her with superpowers. She uses these abilities to turn the tables on her captors. With the help of Morgan Freeman’s Professor Norman, she turns into a merciless warrior hellbent on revenge. Rent Lucy on Amazon.
Anna
Anna (Sasha Luss) may be a pretty face, but beneath her perfect exterior, she is so much more. She is also a highly trained government assassin for the KGB. But what happens when the job takes an emotional toll on Anna and she decides she wants her freedom? Watch Anna on HBO GO.
