Every time when a film by Luc Besson is released in France,it invariably ends up in the creation of a major event of unmatched intensity.This was exactly the feeling felt in France when Nikita hit French screens in 1990.Luc Besson is an important director in the history of French cinema.He is one of the few French directors whose works have been hailed by critics as well as viewers.If one states that cinema of look concept has been initiated by Jean Jacques Beinex, it must be added that Luc Besson merits a justified place in that category.Nikita is a complete concept film.Although it has its fair share of weaknesses but its strengths in many departments has made it a cult film.The weak areas are something about which director Luc Besson could not have done much as it is difficult to incorporate comedy and love story in an action film.A major weak spot concerns the role played by famous French actress Jeanne Moreau.Her presence was completely out of focus in a film dominated by major action stars like Tcheky Karyo and Jean Reno.The theme of love felt by the boyfriend of an ex junkie transformed into spy was also too hot for Jean Hughes Anglade to handle.This is one reason why nothing much can be said about the love chemistry between Anne Parillaud and Jean Hughes Anglade.The strengths of this film include its hypnotic musical score and taut editing.A couple of sentences should also be written about action scenes filmed in Nikita".They seem to be the handiwork of nihilists hell bent on destroying the social fabric of a civilized society.
Review of La Femme Nikita
