The Protégé

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The Protégé

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Released Aug 20, 2021

1h 49m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody (Samuel L. Jackson) and trained in the family business, Anna (Maggie Q) is the world's most skilled contract killer. But when Moody -- the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival -- is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge. As she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer (Michael Keaton) whose attraction to her goes way beyond cat and mouse, their confrontation turns deadly and the loose ends of a life spent killing will weave themselves ever tighter.

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Critics Consensus

Maggie Q's still waiting for the action movie that really deserves her -- but until then, The Protégé hits just hard enough to satisfy.

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Audience Says

Don't go in expecting the plot to make a lot of sense, but if it's stylish action you're looking for, The Protégé delivers.

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Roxana Hadadi

Mediaversity Reviews

The Protégé presents itself as a racially diverse film, and in broad strokes, that holds up.

Rated: C

Aug 30, 2021

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Like Frankenheimer and Forbes before him, Campbell knows what he's doing. The Protégé may not be the director's finest hour, but that doesn't make what he's cooked up any less enjoyable.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 25, 2021

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Allison Shoemaker

Fox 10 Phoenix

Oscar bait, it ain't - but it's a damn good time.

Aug 23, 2021

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Maggie Lovitt

Millennial Falcon Reviews

The Protégé is an exhilarating movie filled with high-octane action, copious amounts of blood and gore, and a sensual undercurrent of fight-or-flirt that has not been seen on the silver screen since Campbell gifted cinema with James Bond and Vesper.

Rated: A-

Sep 24, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

“The Protégé” makes for a palatable action movie as well as a fairly entertaining new entry into the growing assassin sub-genre.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 17, 2022

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Blai Morell

Fotogramas

... Precise, without excessive frills, made in old-school fashion. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

May 17, 2022

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James H

I love a good action thriller — especially with a kick-ass female lead. Maggie Q is stunning, literally and figuratively. #TheProtege

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/19/21

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Timah

Excellent must see movie. Action packed all the way through.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/05/21

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Shai D

LOVED sooooo much about this movie. Huge fan of Nikita so it was def a bit nostalgic for me. I enjoyed the story and journey. Awesome chemistry between the actors. Really well cast! Beautiful locations and sets. Witty writing. Beautiful cinematography and editing. Such a fun ride I actually saw it in theater a few times with different friends. Well done!!! Looking fwd to getting it on dvd and adding it to my collection.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/26/21

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Larry

Love Maggie Q and Michael Keaton but the movie was the most implausible inane major motion picture in a long time!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/19/21

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Cindy

The acting is laughable at times and the plot is ridiculous. I'm going to go google the movie to try to understand some of the absurd plot points. Then again, who cares.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/19/21

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claudette

Great movie--lots of action and easy to follow

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/18/21

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Maggie Q

Anna

Samuel L. Jackson

Moody

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Edward Hayes

Patrick Malahide

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Synopsis

Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody (Samuel L. Jackson) and trained in the family business, Anna (Maggie Q) is the world's most skilled contract killer. But when Moody -- the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival -- is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge. As she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer (Michael Keaton) whose attraction to her goes way beyond cat and mouse, their confrontation turns deadly and the loose ends of a life spent killing will weave themselves ever tighter.

Director: Martin Campbell
Producer: Arthur M. Sarkissian, Moshe Diamant, Robert Van Norden, Yariv Lerner, Christopher Milburn
Screenwriter: Richard Wenk
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Seven Stars Entertainment, Ingenious Media, Signature Pictures, Arthur Sarkissian Productions, Fourteen Films, Campbell Grobman Films, Millennium Media
Rating: R (Language|Brief Nudity|Some Sexual References|Strong and Bloody Violence)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 20, 2021, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 20, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.4M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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