Leon(The Professional) similarities

Rating: 5/10 (1 September 2004)

Has anyone else noticed many similarities from 1994's Leon and 2004's Man on fire. I just couldn't enjoy man on fire because i felt like it was a crappy Hollywood rip off of Leon. Yes there were major differences, but there were also major similarities that i couldn't ignore. If anyone else feels the same way as i do please comment. I really enjoyed Leon(The Professional) international release a lot more. The acting in both films were superb. Lately though Denzel Washington is getting on my nerves. He is always playing the same serious/conspiracy type role in a drama/action movie. He needs to act in a wider variety of roles instead of sticking too the same old Hollywood formula. I wanna see him in a movie wear he actually has to act and make me truly believe without a doubt that he is that character. As of right now i can't tell if hes a good actor because of all the similar roles he plays. Well sorry for going off topic but please respond to my original comment about Leon and Man on fire.