The film tells the story of a 12-year-old girl who escaped to the killer Leon's house after her whole family was killed, and pinned her love and hope on this middle-aged man. They live together every day, and the day after tomorrow Leon also promises to teach Matilda how to be a killer. They get along day and night, and gradually developed an ambiguous affection that spans ages. In the end, Leon died in a confrontation with the police in order to avenge Matilda. The professional killer Lyon's film begins with a close-up shot of the characters' facial features, wearing sunglasses, and his words simply show the indifference of Leon as a killer. Later, in several scenes of his murder, he killed all of the opponent's subordinates without showing his face. When he put a knife on the other's neck, he gave another close-up shot, still wearing sunglasses, with darkness behind him, and the color of the picture appeared gloomy and bleak. As he left, the silhouette faded into the darkness. Giving the audience a sense of cold-hearted killer he lived in the dark for so long. One of the things he did later when he entered a new residence was to look around to see if it was safe. Let the audience feel that Lyon is a professional killer who is rigorous and has extraordinary skills. There are also many times in the film where Leon sleeps with sunglasses and does not forget to put a gun next to him as a self-defense panoramic shot, and the colors are still used in dark tones. The rebellious and innocent Matilda, a 12-year-old girl, experiences all kinds of conflicts in her family. A girl who lacks love, has resentment and disgust for all this, and begins to become rebellious. But we can notice a few close-up shots for TV in the film. This little girl likes to watch cartoons, and there are many shots of holding a doll, which can reflect her inner pure and weak side, but the reality does not allow her to do so, so The footage that made her lie about her age and suddenly turn the tables. She needs to cover up to appear mature and strong. The killer is not too cold in the part where Leon opens the door for Matilda to save her. The film shows a cross-montage of Leon and Matilda's close-up expressions. Leon looked nervous and hesitant, and Matilda was also afraid and looking forward to it. Killers have never been alone, but the good side of the heart played a role and finally opened the door. In the shot of Matilda outside the door, the color of the picture was always in a cool tone, and the light was dim. When the door was opened, the camera shot smoothly on Matilda's face, and the color turned to a warm tone. She smiled because She saw hope, she saw light. The life of a killer has always been monotonous. But because of Matilda's intervention, Lyon's life has changed forever. During the part where Amartida played the game with Leon, the light became gloomy and no longer as dim as when Leon was alone before. The color of the picture is also the warm tones of French warmth, in order to Express this beautiful moment. The director also used lyrical montage. In Lyon's parting scene to save Matilda, the close-up shot of the side of the two people in the film shows the pain of life and death. The lines "Matilda, I love you" and "I love you too" deeply moved the audience. In fact, Matilda has a kind of sustenance for Leon's love, because she has never been so protected and cared for. Two lonely people walking together and relying on each other. When Leon finally escaped and was about to walk out of this terrifying and dark building, the camera showed a close-up of his face, he stared outside blankly, and the light on his face was the same as Matilda before, because he saw Hope, see the sun. But at that time, another person appeared in the darkness, Stanley. The odious man was pointing a gun at Leon. This is followed by the use of a cross-montage of Stanley's subjective shots and Stanley's close-up shots. Finally, the close-up of Shi's gun, and then switch to Leon's subjective shot, the background music has always been lyrical light music, just like Leon's mood. The lens suddenly flashed white light, and Leon was shot. The picture was still bright but gradually became hazy, and fell to the ground with a sway. The camera was taken away from the subjective shot of Leon and turned to the panoramic shot of the two people. The man was still looking out. Music has always been with Lyon's mood, tenderness and longing for the future, until the hope is shattered. The typical use of sound and picture counterpoint allows us to experience Lyon's satisfaction from that beautiful piano piece. A moment to the beautiful side of this not-so-cold killer. Milk and the "Green" Hope feature two items throughout, milk and agave. Lyon's drink is not wine or drink but milk, and there is a close-up of the milk glass he just finished drinking. The film's focus on the object of milk not only shows that Lyon does not drink alcohol, but can keep sober and calm. It can also show that Lyon's heart is as delicate and gentle as that milk, not as strong and stimulating as wine. And Lyon's favorite tequila, which they take wherever they go. Don't forget to water it, don't forget to let it bask in the sun, there are always panoramic and close-up shots of the agave in the film, no matter the care of the agave in Lyon or Matilda later, whenever it is placed When shooting on the balcony, I always use the smooth light to shoot, and the bright colors are particularly bad. Later, when Leon fought against the police, he did not forget to save Tequila. It can be seen how important tequila is to him. Finally Matilda transplanted the agave from the pot to the backyard of the orphanage. With STING's "shape of my heat" the camera gradually zooms out. That agave not only symbolizes Lyon's love of life and yearning for a better life. In the end it directly symbolizes Leon himself, resting here, no longer worried, and living the peaceful life he aspires to
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