Luc Besson pulls another one out of his magic hat...

Rating: 7/10 (14 May 2009)

Very pleasantly surprised at this $1 rental; I really knew absolutely nothing about it prior to renting but while watching it I distinctly felt similarities to "The Professional" (Leon) and while totally different in plot, indeed it is another Luc Besson written film.
Liam Neeson was excellent as a father who was ill at ease in normal society but who was very comfortable when plying his trade. The supporting cast was completely up to the task but it was Neeson's embodiment of Besson's central character which made the film. The action was mostly believable and almost non-stop.
I feel that while it was not quite on the level of "The Fifth Element" or "The Professional", it was far better than any of the "Transporter" trilogy and that Luc Besson has somehow found his center again. May he continue on around there forever...