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Directed by Antoine Fuqua, The Equalizer re-imagines the 1980s TV series. It introduces us to (played with chilling calm by Denzel Washington), a man who lives a monk-like, disciplined life working at a hardware superstore. He spends his nights reading classic literature in a diner, trying to quiet the ghosts of his past as a black-ops operative. Why It’s "Interesting"
Unlike Bond or Bourne, who use high-tech gadgets, McCall uses his environment. The final showdown in a hardware store—using corkscrews, power drills, and barbed wire—is legendary for its creativity and brutality. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, The Equalizer re-imagines the
McCall’s habit of timing his fights was Denzel Washington’s idea to show the character's obsessive-compulsive nature and military precision. Why It’s "Interesting" Unlike Bond or Bourne, who
At its heart, it’s a classic Western. A retired gunslinger tries to live in peace but is forced back into violence to protect someone who cannot protect themselves (in this case, Chloë Grace Moretz’s character, Teri). The Technical Appeal (480p vs. 1080p) At its heart, it’s a classic Western
Whether you're watching a 400MB mobile rip or a full 4K disc, The Equalizer remains one of the most satisfying "justice" movies of the last decade.
The film uses a unique visual style where time seems to slow down as McCall "scans" a room, calculating exactly how to take down five armed men in under 20 seconds.