Based on the 1985 TV show, Denzel Washington is an ex.. special something who helps crime victims by charmingly killing bad people.

Rating: 8/10 (12 July 2016)

The Equalizer is based on an '80s T.V. show, and now it's back for a new generation, a new take, a new, and awesome I might add action film directed by mister Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, Southpaw). The film follows Robert, played by Denzel Washington (Training Day, American Gangster). Robert is a man of a mysterious origin. Who believes he has put the past behind him, dedicates himself to creating a quiet new life. He works at a Home Depot, takes public transportation, goes to the same restaurant every night to drink tea (even though he brings his own tea bag, so really he is just ordering hot water), reads his book, talks to an underage prostitute, named Teri, played by Chloe Grace Moretz (Kick Ass, Let Me In) and doesn't bother anyone. Until, the Russian mob get violent, and abuse Teri. That's when Denzel decides he needs to get back in his old ways, and deliver a fresh can of whoop ass to the bad guys.
Denzel Washington's performance in this film is one of the best performances 'I've seen him do in a long time. His character is brutal, bad-ass, charming, has a hunger for justice, and overall this is a very cool character. This is how I imagined The Punisher in his older years.
Antoine Fuqua really knows how to mingle a magnificent action movie. It's action packed, stylized, and some very cool shots throughout this film. Denzel Washington really is like a modern day, stylized superhero. Did you notice he wears the same type of shirt throughout the movie? That might as well be his superhero costume! Spray paint a big bat logo on it, and he is good to go.
Accordingly, my only complaint about the film, is it could have been trimmed down to a shorter movie. Also, the villains could have been fleshed out a little bit better. They come off as typical foreign villains we've seen before.
So these are my final Bitchin' Buddha thoughts on The Equalizer. A good action movie, that has a cool character, scenes, and a cool story. My only complaint is the film's running time is a little long, and with a story like this it doesn't need to be this long. I believe Antoine Fuqua is a good director, and I believe this is a good film. In my opinion The Equalizer earns a...
8/10!
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