The Protege | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere

We get plenty of shoot outs, some impressive close quarters combat, and a fantastic fight between Q and Keaton that splits the difference between 'battle to the death' and 'seduction scene'.

[Maggie Q] proves more than adept at not only the inevitable physical demands, but the gravitas and comedic timing to bring contract killer Anna to life.

...close-up brawls pack much-needed heat in a film that otherwise lacks zest and self-awareness.

As an assassin thriller it empties as fast as a gun and even the chemistry between Maggie Q and Michael Keaton prevents its result from being anything but boring and conventional. [Full review in Spanish]

Despite a few fine actors who wring out decent performances, The Protégé is a convoluted and ridiculous late-summer action-thriller throwaway with too many characters, loose ends and nine lives.