Watch John wick before you see The Equalizer

Rating: 9/10 (29 October 2014)

My wife and I saw both The Equalizer and John Wick back to back. In fact, we watched The Equalizer two nights in a row! If you like action movies, though, see John Wick first.
The martial arts in John Wick are much better choreographed and John is not the Teflon Man in The Equalizer. He shows his vulnerability by getting in trouble and pays dearly for it.
However, there is a considerable amount of humour included with the violence in John Wick and enough new ideas, such as the use of gold coins, to keep the movie fresh throughout.
This is a good deal: excellent action, fun, no shaky-cam and acting, even though Keanu is still deadpan. This movie is a keeper!