A Superb Watch!

Rating: 9/10 (15 December 2014)

Nominally based on the television series by the same name, 'The Equalizer' is a thoroughly entertaining & stylish film, that impresses you robustly. It's A Superb Watch!
'The Equalizer' Synopsis: A man believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and has dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can't stand idly by - he has to help her.
'The Equalizer' is extremely well-paced & arresting. The sequences from start to end, leave a thumping impact. There isn't any particular moment, when the film lags or loses steam. It's non-stop power-packed entertainment!
Richard Wenk's Screenplay is terrific. Antonie Fuqua's Direction blends style with violence, accurately. Cinematography is rich. Editing is as sharp as the protagonist's chops. Action-Sequences are heavily gruesome. A Special Mention for the Captivating Background Score.
Performance-Wise: Denzel Washington excels. He's brilliantly subtle in scenes that offer silence, but is incredibly tough in scenes that demand him to be a bad-ass. Chloë Grace Moretz is highly effective. Marton Csokas is good. Melissa Leo & Bill Pullmam are passable in cameos.
On the whole, 'The Equalizer' is a massive winner!