![]() The action has ample escalation of tension, and the scenes are cut intricately to cover the stunt-doubling. Keaton also participates in a few action scenes and proves he really is Batman.Ĭampbell has also assembled effective action set-pieces that are well-edited by Angela M. They share the best scenes together as they converse, fight, and flirt with one another. His chemistry with Q is also fun to watch. ![]() The film takes flight whenever he appears as he provides a piquant wit that elevates the well-worn material. He has always been an enjoyable performer who adds distinctive charm to his roles. The Protégé’s biggest surprise is Michael Keaton’s work. Her presence is enjoyably magnetic as she handles her action chops with remarkable ease. In the titular role, she exudes confidence, charisma, and ferocity. From her early beginnings, including training under the tutelage of superstar Jackie Chan, she has made strong impressions in Hong Kong cinema with films such as Naked Weapon (2002) and Gen-Y Cops (2000) until she crossed over to America with her work in Mission: Impossible 3 (2006) and gained traction with the TV series Nikita (2010). ![]() Maggie Q has played roles like Anne throughout her whole career. He offers a compelling monologue (the context of which will not be spoiled) about consequences over enacting death, which is well-done. Despite his limited screentime, his presence remains good fun. Jackson is doing his usual persona, which involves swearing a lot and being jovial in genre work he would love to have seen as a kid. They offer credibility and make The Protégé more fun than expected. In the film’s early scenes, Q and Jackson share an easy-going rapport together. Meanwhile, her bond with Moody is sweet and joyful without being maudlin. The turmoil of Anna’s past and her hesitance to return to her homeland is felt through her ongoing concentration and autonomy on her work and passion (being literature and stating facts in a blink of an eye). A positive is how Campbell continues to emphasise character. Thankfully, there is a little more to the film than meets the eye. The film’s trailer looked like a ‘cheese-fest’ with cliché trimmings and trope seasonings. Does Campbell return to form with The Protégé? The latter’s two storylines mixed poorly like oil and water. Since then, Campbell has stumbled with the blockbuster flop Green Lantern (the 2011 film is now a running joke for its lead actor, Ryan Reynolds) and the middling political thriller The Foreigner (2017) with Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan. Both films displayed remarkable no-nonsense storytelling, excellent handling of action scenes (without gimmicks like CGI or flash editing), and a strong emphasis on character. He is best known for his great contributions to action cinema, including his stellar James Bond entries, Goldeneye (1995) and Casino Royale (2006). The Protégé is the latest film from New Zealand director Martin Campbell. She is sprung into a web of double-crossing and deceit where her history is more relevant to Moody than she first realises. It is there that she encounters another contract killer, Rembrandt (an enjoyably idiosyncratic Michael Keaton). On her current journey, Anne must explore her past and return to Vietnam. ![]() He trained her in the art of contract killing for over 30 years. After her family was killed, Anne was taken under Mood’s wing. She is on a quest for revenge and atonement following the assassination of her handler/father figure, Moody (a playful Samuel L. ![]() The Protégé tells the story of Anne (a gracious and lethal Maggie Q), a hired assassin with a tragic past. Starring: Maggie Q, Michael Keaton, and Samuel L. Produced by Arthur Sarkissian, Rob Van Norden, Yariv Lerner, Chris Milburn, and Moshe Diamant Lionsgate presents a film by Martin Campbell The movie is produced by Millennium Films, Campbell Grobman Films, and Seven Stars Entertainment, distributed by Lionsgate, it will be premiered on 20 August 2021.Reviewed by Harris Dang on the 21st of August 2021 Jackson, Maggie Q, Ori Pfeffer, Madalina Anea, Caroline Loncq, Florin Piersic Jr., Gamba Cole, Cosmin Dominte, Velizar Binev, Tudor Chirila, Ekaterina Baker. The Protege (also known as The Asset) is a 2021 American action thriller film written by Richard Wenk, directed by Martin Campbell. Genre: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The score music is composed by Photek ( Life in a Year). Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for the movie The Protege (2021). ![]()
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