The Equalizer

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77%

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Robert McCall (Denzel Washington), a man of mysterious origin who believes he has put the past behind him, dedicates himself to creating a quiet new life. However, when he meets Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz), a teenager who has been manhandled by violent Russian mobsters, he simply cannot walk away. With his set of formidable skills, McCall comes out of self-imposed retirement and emerges as an avenging angel, ready to take down anyone who brutalizes the helpless.

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Critics Consensus

The Equalizer is more stylishly violent than meaningful, but with Antoine Fuqua behind the cameras and Denzel Washington dispensing justice, it delivers.

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Shadow and Act Staff

Shadow and Act

The film is worth seeing to watch Denzel deliver his trademark slow burn gaze.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 14, 2022

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

This paint-by-numbers film, though powerful when you watch it, largely thanks to its lead actor, has no lasting emotional affect.

Mar 7, 2017

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Katie Kilkenny

The Atlantic

The movie's all about reading, especially with a critical eye, but when you take too close a look at its disparate parts, they neither add up nor have anything constructive to teach.

Jul 19, 2016

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The Equalizer is about as subtle as a pneumatic stapler shot to the temple. But who wants subtlety when one can bask in the glory of Denzel obliterating remorseless degenerates left and right?

Rated: 3/4

Nov 25, 2023

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

Washington shines, playing McCall as a clean and orderly man, whose OCD doesn't prevent him from getting his hands dirty with the blood and grime of Boston's most rotten. He is a killing machine that almost never fails. Full review in Spanish.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 17, 2023

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Ruth Maramis

FlixChatter Film Blog

Denzel’s immense gravitas and quiet power elevate this beyond a run-of-the-mill violent action thriller.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 1, 2023

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Audience Member Great movie. Loved it. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/28/24 Full Review Cristian s Te engancha desde el principio y te genera empatía inmediata con los personajes. A medida que progresa se pone mejor. Un balance justo entre una buena historia y escenas de accion épicas. Una joya. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/24 Full Review Nathan W It's a great action movie with Denzel's classic moral backbone. Definitely a must watch. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/24/24 Full Review Augustine J Solid action flick. Denzel Washington is really good. The action is unique. Very engaging. Give it a watch. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/16/24 Full Review Maxi B This movie reminded me of John Wick. It was brutal and had very much action. People who like John Wick will also like this one. Love it! Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/16/24 Full Review Harsh C Overlong, formulaic, humourless, retired-hero-kicks-arse movie, but watchable if you like Denzel Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/07/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Antoine Fuqua Director Denzel Washington Robert McCall Marton Csokas Teddy Chloë Grace Moretz Teri David Harbour Masters Bill Pullman Brian Plummer

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