The new action, crime, thriller, 'The Protégé,' starring the simply amazing Maggie Q, is a treasure trove of tantalizing action sequences and delightful performances.

Is ultimately a story about the human condition and the importance of caring about those around you as much, if not more, than you do yourself.

Although the new version vastly improves upon the initial incarnation, there is still an underlying penchant to make everything as dark and violent as it could possibly be.