2007 / Derek Yee > One Nite in Mongkok is arguably one of the finest Hong Kong crime/noir films ever made, so I was very much anticipating Yee’s follow-up within a similar genre. In Protege, however, Yee has disappointed me considerably, as the film falters from incredibly uneven pacing and a lack of passion and focus that sucks the juice out of what could have been a rather powerful storyline. There are definitely some great moments (such as Andy Lau in the bathroom), but the overall tone is too pedantic and constantly meanders for meaning and approval.