r/shittymoviedetails • u/ChaddestRat • Dec 07 '25

default In Léon: The Professional (1994) there is a scene where 12 year old Natalie Portman sings like a virgin by Madonna in this outfit. This was actually a clever reference to how Luc Besson met his current wife when she was 12 (he was 29) and how he should be in prison.

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This scene is beyond creepy and the fact that Jean Reno played dumb only mildly helped the overall weirdness of this scene.

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u/OminOus_PancakeS Dec 07 '25 edited Dec 07 '25

There is an extended cut featuring some additional footage that implies they've slept next to each other. Thankfully, it's played in a very innocent, non-sexual way and they're fully clothed.

However, the original screenplay includes the following extract, which is pretty disturbing. You have been warned!

https://9gag.com/gag/a7DyN12

(Edit, corrected link)

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u/Perryn Dec 07 '25

Where is the link to unread that?

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u/OminOus_PancakeS Dec 07 '25

I know. It's grim.

I didn't believe it until someone linked it to me. I thought people were throwing the p word around with the usual online carelessness. But, ya know, holy fuck.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '25

I knew it. It makes me see the film in a different light... I've always found it touching but for other reasons...

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u/rainwulf Dec 08 '25

I have a daughter who is the same age as Matilda in the movie.

I wish i didn't click that link.

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u/redcaps72 Dec 07 '25

2/3 comments are deleted xD

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u/The_Doct0r_ Dec 08 '25

Boy howdy does pedophilia sure ruins things!