A retired agent seeking to right the wrongs on the innocent has to face off with a ruthless henchman sent by the Russian mafia.

Rating: 8/10 (3 February 2015)

Any action movie with Denzel Washington is good nowadays, but his one stands out. The tone and mood is grim and resembles that of the Bourne series. Even the background music reminds me of the Bourne series. However, it may hint of the Bourne series, it is definitely not a rip-off. Washington's McCall is a world-weary former agent who still hinted through the books he reads. Seeing a young girl (Chloe Moretz) brutalized by a crime boss, he ends up wreaking revenge and finally takes on the whole Russian mob. As a conflicted hero who has to choose between living a quiet life and accepting his roots as a killer, Washington is perfect for the role. His ruggedness, and charisma makes him believable as both a nice guy who can kill. Chloe Moretz, once again, reminds us how talented she is. In all her roles, she is a totally different personality. I even forgot that she used to be Hit Girl in Kick Ass, or Carrie White. Moretz's performance as a hooker with child-like innocence is enough to make anyone feel like wanting to help. Thus, it is easy to believe why Washington's character spurred to action. As for another great performance in the movie, Marton Csokas plays the henchman out to get Washington's McCall. Csokas is the perfect foil. He is intelligent, and charismatic, but is ruthless and amoral. He shines in this movie. In fact, he is much scarier than when he played a Treadstone assassin in the Bourne Supremacy, and that says a lot. Another great thing about the movie is the soundtrack. It fits the narrative and tone perfectly. All in all, a great action thriller to enjoy.