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The Equalizer 2
2018 121 min United States of America R 18+
★6.4
Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: Antoine Fuqua
🎭 Based on
«The Equalizer»
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Description
Robert McCall, who serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, embarks on a relentless, globe-trotting quest for vengeance when his former partner is murdered.
Budget:
$62M
US Gross:
$102.08M
Worldwide:
$190.4M
Starring
Denzel Washington
Actor
Pedro Pascal
Actor
Ashton Sanders
Actor
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
The Equalizer 2 is generally regarded as a serviceable but underwhelming sequel that prioritizes character-driven drama and atmosphere over the propulsive action of its predecessor. While Denzel Washington's commanding screen presence remains a highlight, opinions diverge significantly on whether the film’s slow-burn, meditative approach succeeds as a narrative or merely feels sluggish and unfocused.
| Acting | Denzel Washington delivers a charismatic and grounded performance that anchors the film even when the script falters. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography is high-quality and visually striking, utilizing effective lighting and well-composed, atmospheric shots. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being clichéd, predictable, and burdened by a lack of fresh narrative twists. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is deeply divisive, with some viewers appreciating the contemplative, life-focused first act while others find it dull and disconnected from the main plot. | |
| Screenplay | Critics are split on the narrative structure; some praise the inclusion of multiple subplots for building world-depth, while others argue they result in a fractured and unfocused experience. |