Washington in Driver's seat

Rating: 7/10 (24 October 2014)

I love it when old guys do the "coming out of the hibernation" action movies. So I am going to be partial with this review. After a loud "Olympus Has Fallen", Fuqua comes out with a bit more subtle action movie this time. It's not complete popcorn stuff. But it's a must watch for Washington's fans. He occupies almost every frame of the movie (no kidding!). The story is pretty simple. But screenplay is well handled. The movie might bore the family audience at times, but not for long.
Movie is about how a former CIA (cliché I know) operative takes on Russian gangsters and the whole mob to save a girl whom he meets at a bar. There are some subplots as well to show how our protagonist is a "Knight in shining armour, except he is living in the world where the knights won't exist anymore". They add a nice build up to Washington's character and climax.
Antonie Fuqua has showed his ability to extract the best from Washington again. Chloe Grace Mortiz has a significant role but she doesn't get much of the screenspace. Marton Csokas gets to play a Russian guy again. Bill Pullman and Melissa Leo add strength to the star cast.
There might be a sequel to this movie as there are certain hints regarding the way Washigton's character is portrayed in the movie. When Denzel Washington gives a cold stare and says "16 seconds" in that voice, I am not complaining. Are you?