The Equalizer
McCall believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets Teri, a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by – he has to help her. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. If someone has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer.
Critics Sentiment
McCall kills Teddy's men using improvised weapons throughout the store
Alina is badly injured and admitted to the ICU
The film jumps from Alina's hospitalization (6.5) to the restaurant massacre (8.5) as McCall's transformation into a vengeful equalizer electrifies critics.
Critics praised The Equalizer as a sophisticated vigilante thriller elevated by Denzel Washington's methodical, intense performance. The film builds from quiet character establishment to increasingly brutal and creative action sequences, with reviewers particularly loving the hardware store finale. While some noted generic plotting and pacing issues, Washington's commanding presence and Antoine Fuqua's stylish direction earned widespread critical appreciation.
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Denzel Washington
Robert McCall
Marton Csokas
Teddy
Chloë Grace Moretz
Teri
David Harbour
Masters
Haley Bennett
Mandy
Bill Pullman
Brian Plummer
Melissa Leo
Susan Plummer
David Meunier
Slavi
Johnny Skourtis
Ralphie
Alex Veadov
Tevi
Vladimir Kulich
Vladimir Pushkin
E. Roger Mitchell
Lead Investigator
James Wilcox
Pederson
Mike O'Dea
Remar
Anastasia Mousis Sanidopoulos
Jenny
Allen Maldonado
Marcus
Rhet Kidd
Jay
Mike Morrell
HM Brian
Matt Lasky
Marat
Shawn Fitzgibbon
Little John Looney
Crew
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