This video essay analyzes Gary Oldman's performance as Stansfield in Leon: The Professional (Gaumont). Gary Oldman is one of those actors who disappears into his roles, but despite playing many iconic characters, there is something about this villain turn that stands out as one of his best. How did Gary Oldman perfect Norman Stansfield? Watch my breakdown to examine his physicality, hand gestures and vocal delivery. FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyright material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This material is made available under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made "fair use" for the purposes such as criticism, comment, review, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that otherwise might be infringing. All rights belong to its owners. Music Used: 'Shadows and Dust' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Symphony No. 5 by Beethoven (YouTube Audio Library) Waltz of the Flowers by Tchaikovsky (YouTube Audio Library) Two Gong Fire by Ryan McCaffrey/Go By Ocean (YouTube Audio Library) The Plan's Working by Cooper Cannell (YouTube Audio Library) & Beach Buggy by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/smith-the-mister/beach-buggy Music promoted by Audio Library https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xH9XNH56l0 Timestamps: 0:00 Gary Oldman 2:30 Physicality 5:10 Hand Gestures 8:13 Vocal Delivery #garyoldman #leontheprofessional #movievillains