AceShowbiz - The latest film starring Milla Jovovich, Protector, unfortunately continues a troubling trend for the actress on Rotten Tomatoes. For the past seven years, movies headlined by Milla Jovovich have consistently been met with poor critical reception, and Protector is no exception. The R-rated thriller currently holds a dismal 20% score on the review aggregator, marking another low point in the star’s recent filmography.

Protector is drawing sharp criticism from reviewers who describe it as ridiculous, uninspired, and confusing. Some critics have even advised audiences to avoid the movie altogether. Despite the overwhelmingly negative feedback, one aspect receiving praise is Milla Jovovich's performance as Nikki, a former soldier on a desperate mission to rescue her kidnapped daughter.

The film’s plot follows Nikki as she bypasses law enforcement and navigates a dangerous criminal underworld to save her child. Directed by Adrian Grünberg, known for his work on Rambo: Last Blood, and penned by writer Bong-Seob Mun, Protector features a supporting cast including Matthew Modine, D.B. Sweeney, Don Harvey, Arica Himmel, Michael Stahl-David, and Isabel Myers.

The release timing of Protector has also been a challenge, debuting in theaters alongside major titles like Hoppers and The Bride!, and just a week after Scream 7, potentially overshadowing its presence at the box office. This timing, combined with poor reviews, has made it difficult for the film to gain traction with audiences.

Milla Jovovich’s streak of low-rated films on Rotten Tomatoes stretches back several years. Since her last movie to receive a “fresh” rating — 2019’s Paradise Hills, which earned 68% — her projects have consistently scored poorly: Worldbreaker (43%), In the Lost Lands (24%), Breathe (14%), Monster Hunter (44%), and The Rookies (21%). Now, Protector joins this list with only 20%.

Prior to Paradise Hills, Milla Jovovich endured an even longer run of critically panned films, including two that scored 0% on Rotten Tomatoes: Future World and Faces in the Crowd. Notably, her highest-rated movie remains Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused from 1993, which holds a 94% score. Her next best is Spike Lee’s 1998 film He Got Game with an 82% rating.

Milla Jovovich initially gained widespread recognition with her breakout role in The Fifth Element alongside Bruce Willis. Since then, she has appeared in a variety of well-known films and franchises, including Chaplin, both Zoolander movies, the Resident Evil series, and the 2019 reboot of Hellboy. Over her career, she has earned nominations for awards such as Best Fight at the MTV Movie & TV Awards for The Fifth Element and Best Actress at the Saturn Awards for her role in Resident Evil.

However, Milla Jovovich has also been recognized at the Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies), which highlight the worst films of the year. She received nominations for The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, Resident Evil: Retribution, and In the Lost Lands. Beyond film, Jovovich has made appearances on television shows such as Married... with Children, King of the Hill, and Robot Chicken, as well as reality programs like Project Runway and Lip Sync Battle. She has also featured in music videos, including a collaboration with Lenny Kravitz for his song “If You Can’t Say No.”

Despite her star power and notable career highlights, Milla Jovovich’s recent film choices have struggled to connect with critics, as evidenced by the ongoing low scores on Rotten Tomatoes. Protector is now playing in theaters, and while it may not reverse this streak, it continues to showcase Milla Jovovich’s commitment to action-packed roles.

Below is a summary of Milla Jovovich’s Rotten Tomatoes scores over the last seven years:

• Worldbreaker – 43%
• In the Lost Lands – 24%
• Breathe – 14%
• Monster Hunter – 44%
• The Rookies – 21%
• Protector – 20%

While the critical reception has been disappointing, fans of Milla Jovovich may still find value in her performance as Nikki in Protector. However, the film’s overall reception suggests it will be another difficult entry in her recent filmography.