The Professional

A professional hitman, known only as 'The Wolf,' is forced to take a young boy under his wing after his family is murdered by corrupt police officers. As they go on the run, the hitman must teach the boy how to survive while seeking revenge against the men who destroyed his life. Their journey is fraught with danger as they are pursued by the very law enforcement officials they are trying to evade.

The Professional received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for John Travolta's performance and the film's action sequences, but criticism often directed at its convoluted plot and perceived lack of originality. Audience reception was similarly divided.

• John Travolta delivers a compelling performance as a world-weary hitman.

• The film boasts well-executed action sequences and a gritty atmosphere.

• However, the plot is often predictable and suffers from pacing issues.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an entertaining, albeit somewhat generic, action thriller. Many appreciated Travolta's presence, while some felt the story could have been more engaging and less derivative of other hitman films.

The film was originally intended to be a direct-to-video release but was given a limited theatrical run due to John Travolta's involvement.