La Femme Nikita
dir. Luc Besson (1990) [French, subtitled]
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An influential film that remains more watchable than many of its imitators, despite the 80s vibe and a sense that Besson is making it up as he goes, favouring cinematic moments over plot. Anne Parillaud and Jean-Hughes Anglade bestow an emotional legitimacy.