Luc Besson (born 1959) is a French film director, screenwriter and producer, active since the early 1980s and known for films such as Subway and Léon.

French director, screenwriter and producer; breakthrough in the 1980s-1990s with films including Subway and Léon; founder of the production company EuropaCorp; active in directing, writing and producing feature films.

DeBaser's reviews of Luc Besson are mixed. Léon is celebrated as a masterpiece; several later films (Valerian, Adèle, Dracula) receive criticism for clichés, uneven tone or lack of originality. Praise recurs for performances and visual ambition; common complaints target storytelling and predictability.

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 The first part of Besson's career is quite commendable, and "Subway," his second feature film, is no exception.

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 Luc Besson’s masterpiece.

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 A film I recommend for spending less than two hours lightheartedly amidst laughter, some action, and a touch of romance.

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