The Protégé
Lionsgate | Release Date: August 20, 2021
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TVJerryAug 26, 2021
Even though Micheal Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson are the big names, Maggie Q is the central character, who was rescued as a child during the evacuation of Vietnam by a hired assassin (Jackson continuing his irreverent attitude). Flash forwardEven though Micheal Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson are the big names, Maggie Q is the central character, who was rescued as a child during the evacuation of Vietnam by a hired assassin (Jackson continuing his irreverent attitude). Flash forward 30 years and she’s taken up the killer assignments herself. Of course, the inevitable revenge scenario takes shape without much unusual, except the curious relationship she establishes with Keaton’s character (playing devil-may-care as he does). Director Martin Campbell certainly knows his way around action scenes (he directed 2 James Bonds) and the fights (mostly hand-to-hand) are plentiful and rigorous. Basically, this is a by-the-numbers story, but it’s enjoyably acted and the skirmishes are well-staged.… Expand
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JLuis_001Sep 16, 2021
Martin Campbell may not be making any big movies for the rest of his career, but the guy certainly knows how to put together solid things on the field of action.

This is just a forgettable veterans movie to just pass the time. And byMartin Campbell may not be making any big movies for the rest of his career, but the guy certainly knows how to put together solid things on the field of action.

This is just a forgettable veterans movie to just pass the time.

And by veterans, I don't mean old actors.
Maggie Q is just 42, but she knows her way around the genre.… Expand
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DeralacAug 12, 2022
This is an almost decent action flick with a superb cast. While the acting far exceeds the story, it’s slightly better than most of what’s on these days. Imagine what could have been accomplished had the writing been on par with the acting.This is an almost decent action flick with a superb cast. While the acting far exceeds the story, it’s slightly better than most of what’s on these days. Imagine what could have been accomplished had the writing been on par with the acting. So many shows and movies are horridly written. I just don’t get why studios can’t find any decent writers.… Expand
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Voodoo123Sep 29, 2021
Protege is an okay action thriller with an excellent cast and decent production value. The, ahem, interesting character interactions between keaton and q deserved more exploration IMO. Sadly for the most part, in such an overcrowded genre itProtege is an okay action thriller with an excellent cast and decent production value. The, ahem, interesting character interactions between keaton and q deserved more exploration IMO. Sadly for the most part, in such an overcrowded genre it struggles to find its own unique identity and falls into line with other more mediocre experiences. Still if you're a genre fan then there will be something here for you to enjoy.… Expand
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Stream2BigScreeAug 27, 2021
It seems like there's a couple new movies every weekend on both streaming platforms and in the theaters. Are we still going to theaters? Last weekend, new releases included an action, thriller assassin movie, The Protégé, which was only inIt seems like there's a couple new movies every weekend on both streaming platforms and in the theaters. Are we still going to theaters? Last weekend, new releases included an action, thriller assassin movie, The Protégé, which was only in theaters. What happens when you kill a well-trained assassin's mentor and then come after her? Well, this movie attempts to show us just that. Here's how it goes.

Martin Campbell, who has directed some films in the James Bond franchise, brings his action/thriller sensibilities to the story of an elite contract killer, Anna (Maggie Q). In The Protégé, Anna seeks to avenge the brutal murder of her mentor and father figure, Moody (Samuel L. Jackson), who is himself an legendary assassin. As Anna investigates the murder and attempts to avoid the same fate as her mentor, she get involved in a game of cat-and-mouse with yet another contract killer (Michael Keaton). Hijinks ensue.

Are you interested in this or do you already know where it's going? It's okay if you do because honestly you do. I actually became pretty bored with this about half way through, which is unfortunate for a movie that's less than 2 hours long. The problem is that the plot goes everywhere you expect it to go. There are also some random twists that are definitely groan-worthy. Therefore, the movie has to rely on the action and the thrilling set pieces to keep your attention - some are good and some are meh.

Luckily, Maggie Q is front and center of The Protégé. Maggie Q commands every frame that she is in. She is a very capable fighter and believable as an contract killer. She has such a likeable presence that it is understandable that you'd stick around throughout this otherwise blah movie. I hope Maggie Q gets the chance to do something better. Samuel L. Jackson does a decent in job in a thankless role. He's Sam Jackson, so there can't be much to complain about as he's a good partner for Maggie Q. I do have problems with Michael Keaton. His casting is both interesting and all wrong for the part and movie. I don't get his character, which is very detrimental to the film overall. Keaton is good for what he's does, but it's random and completely took me out of the movie. It's days later and I'm still rolling my eyes at him.

Ultimately, The Protégé was a disappointing viewing experience. While Maggie Q proves her start power, the boring plot and weird casting choices really drag the movie down. In fact, The Protégé proves that if you've seen one assassin movie, you've seen them all. Unfortunately, this one doesn't do much to set itself apart from the pack. I say this is an only streaming option if you are bored - just one popped kernel.… Expand
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geewahNov 24, 2022
A movie that could of been something if somebody could of been bothered writing a story to go with it.
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hgerikFeb 12, 2022
The Story is absolutely garbage, Actors and Scenes are finde thought.
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InjuredDriverJul 20, 2022
This had a few actors I like (Samuel L, Micheal Keaton). I'll be honest, I didn't know who Maggie Q was before seeing this movie. I looked up her filmography and none of her previous roles stood out to me as ones I recognized. That being saidThis had a few actors I like (Samuel L, Micheal Keaton). I'll be honest, I didn't know who Maggie Q was before seeing this movie. I looked up her filmography and none of her previous roles stood out to me as ones I recognized. That being said I thought she did a decent job through most of this movie. The dialogue was for the most part dull, the action and choreography went from serviceable to pretty weak and unbelievable at times. Unfortunately the movie as a whole doesn't have much to elevate it above a fairly average action movie. Might be worth watching once for those action movie and / or female action star die-hards out there, however I'll probably forget about it by tomorrow.… Expand
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