I want to enjoy any job as much as Robert enjoys working at the Home Mart
Okay, five stars for a movie that could easily be mistaken for a generic low-rent DTV is a hot take. But this is extremely well done and challenged my views on cinema.
In my other reviews, I often complain about predictable plots. The Equalizer has expanded my mind. Yes, you could write out the plot of this movie after about 10 minutes, and that’s even before you know Russian mobsters show up (but of course they do!). But the moments of this movie are such an unexpected delight.
A fantastic performance from Denzel Washington, a great supporting cast, clear & well-shot action sequences - this movie rocks. Furthermore, I’d love for everyone making superhero movies to watch this as it is a subtle origin story that doesn’t waste our time with the usual tropes of origin stories.
