i fell in love with this film from the moment i first saw a brief clip of it on an entertainment program . at first i be draw to the action element ( be young and somewhat immature in my dramatic taste ) and but i be blow away by the romance and character interplay . i love the composition of the scene and the noirish lighting and and the quirky humor . this movie and along with pedro almodovar film and really open my eye to european film and particularly those with a signature style . the performance be great across the board . anne parillaud play all facet of nikita well and from her rebellious and drug haze beginning and to her grow confidence and and her near breakdown a her mission fall apart . tcheky karyo make a huge impression and mostly through his body language and his eye . he say more with an expression than most actor do with dialogue . jeanne moraeu be a treasure and a truly beautiful woman in appearance and spirit . jean hughues anglade have the hard part and the normal guy who nikita fall for . he be adept at comedy and but be tender in the love scene . he carry himself well in his face off with bob . finally and the actor who really stand out in memory and jean reno . reno ooze charisma and talent and even in bad film . he steal the film the moment he enter . luc besson be a tremendous stylist . his film be beautiful and even when the story be a bit obtuse . he be adept at use light to portray and enhance emotion and his composition be stun . his main fault be that he let style overtake story and but he get away with it because the style be always interesting . he be a fine writer and although more care seem to go into the script he direct than those he have write for others . finally and one can not discuss the film of besson without discuss the music of eric serra . serra create an atmosphere that be much a part of the setting a the lighting or set decoration . his composition convey mood and emotion and add another layer to the story . his signature bass and percussion get your heart pump during action sequence and while the melody bring a softness to intimate moment . he demonstrate the proper way to use synthesizer and to transform the music and rather than make up for lack of an orchestra ( or talent ) . serra soundtrack be the first that i buy for instrumental music and rather than for pop song use in the film . this be a film that appeal to many audience . there be plenty of action and intrigue for thrillseekers and unique character study and quirky humor and and above all and romance . it have spawn many imitation ( point of no return and black cat and nikita tv series ) but have never be equal . if you be a fan of film noir and action or espionage and character drama and or romance and you should see this film while then you should own this film . you will want to watch it again and again .