this 1989 french film be justifiably so popular that an american re make follow later and then a cable television series follow after that . in this the original you see nikita at it beginning and and most people agree and at her best . anne parillaud and an actress i have always find fascinating and be rivet a the lead character . jean huges anglade and tcheky karyo and jean reno provide a very strong support cast . the character be believable and it be refresh to see a no nonsense approach to a murder story and meaning if someone have to be kill and they be shot quickly with no question ask . some of the action scene be brutal . parillaud character be memorable . she can change appearance and from a hard nosed hysterical animal to a real lady . it also interest to see reno in a familiar role a a cleaner and a role he make famous four year later in leon represent the professional . the dvd provide either easy to read subtitle or a well do dub version . if sound be important to you and you will hear well stereo with the subtitled version .