Denzel Washington’s “The Equalizer” is an adaptation/reboot of the 1985 CBS tv collection of the identical identify. Each tasks observe Robert McCall, a former particular agent who comes out of hiding to tackle sinister, evil forces. Sadly, the 1985 “Equalizer” is sort of unattainable to look at at the moment, however motion junkies ought to undoubtedly take a look at Washington’s take. Within the movie, McCall leads an earthly existence as a Residence Depot worker, solely to come back out of “retirement” to save lots of the younger Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz) from being trafficked.
Stuffed with stellar motion sequences, an intriguing premise, and stable pacing, “The Equalizer” was the beginning of one thing particular for Washington. Thus far, the movie has spawned two sequels, with the franchise’s total worldwide gross being north of $560 million. The sequels have been launched in 2018 and 2023. The third providing was notably thought-about an enchancment from the earlier movies, boasting a 76% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Followers liked it, with customers on X, previously referred to as Twitter, blown away by “The Equalizer 3” when it first debuted. The threequel reunited Washington together with his “Man on Fireplace” co-star Dakota Fanning, proving they nonetheless had chemistry almost twenty years later. Whereas we do not know if “The Equalizer 4” will ever occur, it is secure to say there’s tons of cash to be made with a possible fourth outing.
Netflix customers can watch “The Equalizer” and “The Equalizer 3” on the platform, however they will need to shell out for a Hulu subscription to take pleasure in “The Equalizer 2.”