Denzel does what he does best...

Rating: 8/10 (12 December 2014)

I really enjoyed "The Equalizer". Denzel gives a fine performance as the cool-as-ice professional who sorts out the bad guys, and "equalizes" the equation. It's a role we've seen him do before in "Man on Fire", and he gives a seasoned performance again here. The action was well paced, and the story built nicely to a satisfying climax. Certainly the story was somewhat predictable, with the final outcome all but inevitable, but if you like films where good triumphs over evil, and does so violently (ala "Taken (2008)", "Leon: The Professional (1994)), then this film will not disappoint. My only real criticism, and this is really nit-picking, was the song during the final credits. I'll say up front that I'm not an Eminem fan, but I found the lyrics distasteful and "singing"irritating. Just my opinion, but it left an unfortunate final impression. 8/10