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The Equalizer

The Equalizer
The Equalizer

 

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Released in 2014, The Equalizer is an American vigilante action film. It is the first instalment of The Equalizer Trilogy. Based on the 1980s TV series of the same name.

This movie tells the story of a ghost U.S. Marine & DIA officer Robert McCall, who’s living a civilian life, putting his mysterious past behind. But what causes him to come back to action, is the reason to make it a must watch.

 

Crew:

Directed By – Antoine Fuqua

Written By – Richard Wenk

Produced By – Todd Black, Denzel Washington, Alex Siskin, Steve Tisch, Mace Neufeld, Tony Eldridge, & Michael Salon.

Cinematography By – Mauro Fiore

Edited By – John Refoua

Music By – Harry Gregson-Williams

 

Star Cast:

Robert McCall – Denzel Washington

Teri – Chloe Grace Moretz

Teddy – Marton Csokas

Susan Plummer – Melissa Leo

Brian Plummer – Bill Pullman

Ralphi – Johnny Skourtis

Mandy – Haley Bennett

Masters – David Harbour

Slavi – David Meunier

Pushkin – Vladimir Kulich

Others:

Production Companies – Columbia Pictures, LStar Capital, Village Roadshow Pictures, Escape Artists, Mace Neufeld Productions, Zhiv Productions

Distributed By – Sony Pictures Releasing

Total Budget – Around $55-73 Million

Box Office Collection – Almost $192.3 Million

Language – English

Country – United States

Available On – Netflix

 

Rating:

IMDb – 7.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes – 61%

 

Plot & Storyline:

This action thriller story is about Robert McCall, a former U.S. Marine and DIA officer, now lives a quiet life in Boston, where he works at a hardware store. McCall could not sleep at night so he spends late night reading at an all-night dinner. With time we see McCall become friends with Teri, a young girl, at the dinner.

One evening, when McCall got a news, that Teri was bitten up badly by some men and admitted to ICU at a nearby hospital.

So –

 

  • “What will Robert McCall’s response be when he hear about Teri’s injuries?” 
  • “What motivates Robert McCall to take matters into his own hands when he learns about Teri’s attackers, and how will this decision set the stage for the action-packed events that follow?”
  • “What will transpire when Robert McCall confronts Teri’s attackers, and how will this confrontation set the tone for the action and suspense that unfolds? 

And many more…….What?

 

Star Performer:

Washington is a real gangster when it comes to acting and in an action film like this, he’s a monster as McCall. Washington’s performance in “The Equalizer” is beyond a typical action thriller and adding depth to the character of McCall. His portrayal is a key factor in the film’s success and its ability to resonate with viewers.

 

Conclusion:

The Equalizer with its 132 minutes of run time, is a gripping action thriller film. With the fascinating performances by the lead actor Denzel Washington and others in the supporting, The Equalizer is a must-must watch for the action lovers and the Washington lovers.

 

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