The original La Femme Nikita was a smash hit throughout Europe, launched Luc Besson into the international limelight and unfortunately spawned a dumbed down American remake which didn't do much of anything upon its release. The story of a young woman, struggling to survive drug addiction on the streets, that finds herself a captive in a secret government organization that intends to train her to become a covert assassin: both films follow this initial premise yet Point of No Return tries to deviate from the original and embellishes the third act with enough gunfire, explosions and bombast that was expected of any Hollywood action film at the time.
La Femme Nikita remains a cult classic with its highly stylized and original look that Luc Besson has become known for executing almost perfectly while Point of No Return has garnered its own following for its over the top acting and pre-Pulp Fiction Harvey Kietel cameo role as 'The Cleaner.'
What's the verdict? Original or Remake?