Synopsis
McCall believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets Teri, a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by – he has to help her. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. If someone has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer.
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Cast
- Denzel WashingtonRobert McCall
- Marton CsokasTeddy
- Chloë Grace MoretzTeri
- David HarbourMasters
- Haley BennettMandy
- Bill PullmanBrian Plummer
- Melissa LeoSusan Plummer
- David MeunierSlavi
- Johnny SkourtisRalphie
- Alex VeadovTevi
Recommendations
- 80
The Hollywood Reporter
Ramping up his style to a more dynamic and elegant level than he’s achieved previously, Fuqua socks over the suspense and action but also takes the time for some quiet, even spare moments to emphasize the hero’s calm and apartness. - 80
TheWrap
Willfully empty but wildly entertaining, The Equalizer stands out from its peers like a wolf among lapdogs, as Fuqua and Washington bring out the best in each other for the benefit of the audience. - 63
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Through it all, Washington’s stillness is emphasized, so much so that the film slows down just to make sure we appreciate the presence and the talent behind it. - 60
Empire
Though overstretched and a trifle ponderous, this is a solidly acceptable star vehicle with more than enough righteous vengeance for an evening of classy thrills. - 60
Village Voice
Fuqua steadily parades his big moments, and the movie works as unhinged spectacle. As a thriller it's less certain. - 50
Variety
Ponderously overlong and not even half as much fun as it should have been, The Equalizer still gets a lot of mileage out of Washington’s unassailable star presence. - 50
The Playlist
Not particularly sophisticated, the searing intensity of revenge in The Equalizer is still occasionally arresting (and even entertaining) in its stylish hard-R violence. - 42
Hitfix
It's a dull film.
