The Equalizer Reviews
95%
Queue Score
Izaak Whisler liked
The Equalizer
The dialogue between McCall and all the men who stood in his way was so chilling and real. Denzel gave a stellar performance and brought so much depth to this tortured character. I can’t wait for the sequel where he adopts his signature catchphrase: “You just got Equalized fool!”
3y
Hylas loved
The Equalizer
I want to say a reluctant hero / revenge movie but I think he had been living the mild manner kind of life and he longed for action. He was doing right against the bullies of the movie so that had me from the start. Great action movie, recommend.
2y
Cam loved
The Equalizer
Holy crud this movie was amazing. Denzel performance was just astonishing and just can’t be replicated. Actions scenes were incredible, even the off camera scenes which has a ton. This film really made Denzel a frightening figure.
MVP: Denzel
Moment: Ending
Rating: 10/10
2y
77 loved
The Equalizer
كان يقرا رواية الشيخ والبحر صح اني ماحب الروايه بس استانست اني قاريته وكان يتكلم عن محاولة الشيخ باصطياد السمك .. الروايه ليش ماحبيته لانه ادب انجليزي بحت فا عن نفسي مليت وكنت اقرا على امل تخلص 😚
2y
TribianiRamoray loved
The Equalizer
Rating: 7.4/10 ⭐️
I wanted to watch a gritty Denzel flick for its 12th anniversary. I love this; it mixes slow-burn character building with satisfying justice.
What Worked:
• Denzel brings a quiet, intense calm that honestly makes him magnetic.
• The diner scenes with Moretz have surprisingly genuine emotional weight.
• The final hardware store showdown using random tools is ridiculously fun.
The Friction:
• The Russian mob villains feel one-dimensional and cartoonishly evil.
• The runtime gets bloated, and the middle part really dragged for me.
• It gets a bit too invincible-superhero at the end, losing some gritty realism.
Verdict:
I love this. Watch for a satisfying, slow-burn thriller. Skip if invincible heroes annoy you.
50d