Monday, January 28, 2019
The Equalizer
- Commentary: Finally! Yet another super-hero that is my kind of super-hero! And it's an honest-to-goodness origin movie, too! What luck!
I'm still trying to figure out why I like this movie and this character so much. I've only owned it (and it's sequel) for a couple of weeks and I've watched both twice, not including my library check-out watchings. Maybe it's because this super-hero's super-power isn't magical, like a nuclear heart or a mythical origin. This guy has become a super-hero because of his life and his intellectual and physical gifts and training.
In case you're wondering, I never watched the television series. I was unaware of it until I became aware of this movie and did some research on the character. I don't know if I'll seek the series out. I notice our library system has Season 2 of the series. I read the short article in Wikipedia about it but it didn't prick my curiosity. Seems like quite a bit more "system" involvement than the movie series.
The movie, though, oh my! It's not a hit among critics. Words such as "bland" are applied to it and its sequel. But, I don't care. I love the stalwart character this movie puts forth. I love the way Denzel Washington plays him. I love the mystery, and the actuality, of this guy's life. I love his ethics. That probably says something a little nasty about me, but, I don't care. If I could be an equalizer like this guy, specifically this guy in this film series, I would be. And, see, the thing is, since this guy doesn't have a god or a mythical character as a parent, I could be. That's the reverie of this movie. Get a clue, film critics.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Denzel Washington Robert McCall Marton Csokas Nicolai Itchenko/Teddy Rensen Chloë Grace Moretz Teri/Alina Johnny Skourtis Ralphie Haley Bennett Mandy Bill Pullman Brian Plummer Melissa Leo Susan Plummer David Harbour Masters
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 2014
Directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Labels: action2, adventure1, antoine-fuqua, denzel-washington, drama3, melissa-leo, revenge1, super-hero1, thriller1, violence2
