The Professional Critic Reviews

Ah, monsieur, you can lead a Frenchman to the Big Apple, but you can't make him a New Yorker -- and that's exactly what makes The Professional so fascinating.Read the full review

Oldman is the least inhibited actor of his generation, and as this deranged detective, he keeps absolutely nothing in reserve.Read the full review

Few action films can claim such complexities without conceding the bang-bang stuff that brings in the big money.Read the full review

With some surprisingly strong character interaction, there's a lot to like about this movie, at least for those willing to look beyond all the bloodshed.Read the full review

Besson has a natural gift for plunging into drama with a charged-up visual style.Read the full review

Widescreen lensing favors tight close-ups, and multiple shoot-'em-ups are edited with panache.Read the full review