Lucky Number Slevin (2006)

A solid Pulp Fiction style crime thriller with great characters, acting, and a healthy dose of violence.

Rating: B-

The Pick-up Artist (1987)

I was forced to rent a VHS so I could see this one. Molly Ringwald and Robert Downey Jr. star in this romantic comedy about a professional player who uses one liners to pick up as many chicks as he can. That is, until he meets *the one* As far as 80's movies go, it wasn't bad. However, the 80's clothing was exceptionally bad.

Rating: C

Leon (The Professional) (1994)

I love this movie. One of the greatest films ever made. It's a travesty that Luc Besson, Natalie Portman, Jean Reno, and Gary Oldman were overlooked for Oscar nominations. Seriously--finest performances of their careers all around. The fact that this was Natalie Portmans very first film speakes volumes about the career she will go on to have. Only 12 when she filmed it. Gary Oldman plays one of the greatest bad guys of all time. Jean Reno's performance is subtle and moving.

Make sure and watch the original release with 24 extra minutes they cut from the US release.

Rating: A+