Both the first film from 2014 and its sequel, titled simply "The Equalizer 2," are adaptations of the same name given to a television series that aired in the 1980s. The plot of the movie centres on Robert McCall, a former CIA agent played by Denzel Washington, who, after retiring from the agency, decides to use his special set of abilities to aid people in need and exact revenge on those who have harmed him and his loved ones.
In yet another outing, Washington gives a powerful and authoritative performance as McCall, and the supporting cast, which includes Pedro Pascal and Bill Pullman, also turns in outstanding performances. The fight scenes are exciting to watch because of the excellent choreography, and cinematographer Oliver Wood does a good job with the filming.
The story of the movie, on the other hand, is very simplistic and follows a well-worn path; it does not introduce anything novel to the proceedings. The screenplay, which was written by Richard Wenk, is simple and doesn't have any complexities or subtleties. The ideas and characters in the movie also seem simple and not very well thought out.
The Equalizer 2 is a solid action thriller that is enhanced by Denzel Washington's performance, but it fails to live up to the promise of either the first film in the franchise or the television series on which it is based. Overall, the film is okay. Denzel Washington's performance is elevated. Those who are not acquainted with the series may find the movie to be shallow and lacking in content, but fans of the first film or the TV series are likely to appreciate seeing McCall back on the big screen.
In yet another outing, Washington gives a powerful and authoritative performance as McCall, and the supporting cast, which includes Pedro Pascal and Bill Pullman, also turns in outstanding performances. The fight scenes are exciting to watch because of the excellent choreography, and cinematographer Oliver Wood does a good job with the filming.
The story of the movie, on the other hand, is very simplistic and follows a well-worn path; it does not introduce anything novel to the proceedings. The screenplay, which was written by Richard Wenk, is simple and doesn't have any complexities or subtleties. The ideas and characters in the movie also seem simple and not very well thought out.
The Equalizer 2 is a solid action thriller that is enhanced by Denzel Washington's performance, but it fails to live up to the promise of either the first film in the franchise or the television series on which it is based. Overall, the film is okay. Denzel Washington's performance is elevated. Those who are not acquainted with the series may find the movie to be shallow and lacking in content, but fans of the first film or the TV series are likely to appreciate seeing McCall back on the big screen.