The movie grossed an astoundingly low $2.93 million across the U.S. and Canada during its opening weekend.
The movie certainly succeeds on this front.
Several scenes inThe Protegefeel like they’re the work of high-end action, rather than a modest-budget production.
Still,The Protegemanages to deliver some impressive action set pieces.
This helps makeThe Protegemore than an uninvolved “shoot-em-up”.
The Protegealso boasts an interesting plot with plenty of twists.
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Anna and Moody are an experienced murder-for-hire team, after the operative rescued her from Vietnam 30 years earlier.
From the outset, the pair’s mentorship is central to the story.
This gives the movie surprising depth, given its action trappings.
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Not to mention, Maggie Q’s portrayal of Anna helps enhance the performances of Jackson and Keaton.
The dynamic between Anna and Rembrandt is electric, and arguably one of the most interesting aspects ofThe Protege.
While the pair are out to kill each other, they quite quickly develop a bond.
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We did leave it open and so we shall see.
And its not obnoxious.
Its like, listen, if audiences respond to it, well probably get to.
If they dont then, you know, its a different story, but well see."
Source:ScreenRant,Collider
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