![]() ![]() Like so many Paul Verhoeven movies, “Starship Troopers” was criminally misunderstood when it hit theaters in 1997. Image Credit: ©TriStar Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection As a political statement, it’s clearly a product of its time, but the humanity captured by Soderbergh and his A-list cast ensures that it will always be a captivating watch. ![]() Soderbergh won his first (and to date, only) Oscar for directing this sprawling ensemble piece about various fictional characters impacted by America’s War on Drugs in different ways. Steven Soderbergh’s filmography is arguably more interesting for the endless hidden gems it contains than his biggest hits - but “Traffic,” his consensus critical high point, is still pretty great. Image Credit: ©USA Films/Courtesy Everett Collection Anchored by standout performances by frequent collaborator Jean Reno as the eponymous hitman and a young Natalie Portman as his far-too-young apprentice, the stylish film blends violence and sentimentality in a way that only Besson can. ![]() But when he hits, he absolutely nails it - and “Léon: The Professional” remains the best example of his distinct style. Luc Besson is a messy filmmaker, and his boundless creativity has paved the way for some real duds in his filmography.
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