A man believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and has dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life, before he meets a young girl under the control of ultraviolent russian gangsters and cant stand idly by. These 9 book subscription boxes will get readers through quarantine. The average person might think that denzel washington starring in the equalizer was a great movie for his career especially since it was a boxoffice hit that won the top spot in the u. It doesnt hurt that denzel as usual gives an excellent performance.
This movie has more of a believable edge that the tv show, and denzel washington s portrayal of robert mccall is perfect. The equalizer 2 director antoine fuqua sits down with dave morales to talk about filming the sequel in difficult conditions and whether the series will becom. A white corporate executive george segal is surprised to discover that he has a black teenage son washington who cant wait to be adopted into the, almostexclusivelywhite community. Tonight in toronto, denzel washington and his training day director antoine fuqua will launch a new franchise, the equalizer, a drama loosely based on the tv series. This movie has more of a believable edge that the tv show, and denzel washingtons portrayal of robert mccall is perfect. Denzel washington first studied journalism at fordham university but then discovered an interest in acting. His first movie released in theaters, 1981s carbon copy, carries the following logline on imdb. The 10 most iconic denzel washington movies, ranked cinemablend. Denzel washington is the perfect counterpoint to spike lee, bringing humanity and heart to even the directors most stylized, overthetop creations, like this story of an imprisoned father. Its on the page, the scene is there, the scene is written. Denzel washington reunites with training day director antoine fuqua for their slick new action thriller the equalizer.
What can you say about another equalizer would you do it. The equalizer director antoine fuqua on denzel washingtons. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. Jul 18, 2018 denzel washington is back, in the equalizer 2, as the quiet, bookish, lethal robert mccall, an exc. So, the initial discussions were about what the movie would be, and after. Denzel washington claims the equalizer 2 is not a sequel. It is, in some respects, a morality play, one in which washingtons mccall serves as a divine hand of retribution, wreaking vengeance on those. Equalizer franchise screenwriter richard wenk talks. Aug 02, 2018 for most of his acting career, denzel washington never returned for a sequel, but that changed with the equalizer 2. Sep 07, 2014 tonight in toronto, denzel washington and his training day director antoine fuqua will launch a new franchise, the equalizer, a drama loosely based on the tv series. Sony pictures has released the first trailer for the equalizer 2, the longawaited followup to 2014s the equalizer, which hits theaters this summer. As much as robert denzel washington delivers action and melodramatic conventions, he also hints at another possibility entirely. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. A good portion of the film is just denzel hanging out with people.
Apr 19, 2018 sony pictures has released the first trailer for the equalizer 2, the longawaited followup to 2014s the equalizer, which hits theaters this summer. Sep 22, 2016 so equalizer 2 will start shooting in september of next year, maybe earlier depending on another movie that were shooting with denzel before that. I cant believe the stupid tv show from the mid80s it nobody remembers except for a bunch of nerds its going to be a gigantic movie franchise. Denzel washington should be the poster child for things that improve with age. Everything about the equalizer is wrong popmatters. But, even drenched in blood and fake rain, this equalizer leaves its star. Denzel washington is back as robert mccall in the first trailer for the equalizer 2. When he repeated the line from the first movie what do you see when you look at me. In another movie, washingtons mccall might have been the beginning of a promising new franchise. Sony has officially announced a sequel to the denzel washington thriller the equalizer.
Denzel plays robert mccall, a former spy and hitman who faked his own death and quietly retired. The equalizer 3 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release. Along the way, audiences will gain a much greater appreciation for the life of taxi drivers. With denzel washington, pedro pascal, ashton sanders, orson bean. Sep 26, 2014 as much as robert denzel washington delivers action and melodramatic conventions, he also hints at another possibility entirely. Denzel washington is back, in the equalizer 2, as the quiet, bookish, lethal robert mccall, an exc. Everyone knows that denzel washington is one of americas greatest living actors. Denzel washington list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
While washington said whether they make another movie is up to the people, wenk said, i have the third film all. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best from magnificent seven to malcolm x, we break down every one of the fences. The equalizer 2 is more than just another vigilante movie. The movie is about a retired marine and intelligence agent who helps regular people who are being. The equalizer is a movie adaptation of a novel and tv series by the same name starring denzel washington and chloe moretz. His first goaround as bob mccall hit the big screen back in 2014, and four.
But as it turns out, this beloved star is also pretty good at kicking butt on the big screen. Whatever the case may be, the equalizer 2 isnt exactly what one might hope for in a first from denzel washington, but more it plays into what the first did more to subvert in not being your by. While washington said whether they make another movie is up to the. With denzel washington, marton csokas, chloe grace moretz, david harbour.
Jul 19, 2018 after his the equalizer hit screens in 2014, audiences started stopping the filmmaker to offer up their ideas for where the film, a denzel washingtonstarring version of the 80s tv series. The equalizer 2 proves denzel washington waited for the right time to make his first sequel denzel washington in the movie the. Its impressive opening haul at the box office means sony will probably be interested. Fortunately, the equalizer 2 turned out to be as good, perhaps better, than the first one. Director antoine fuqua reunites with his hardasnails training day star for a violent remake of. Jul 16, 2016 denzel wears a suunto core all black in the equalizer. The equalizer extended movie clip here for the girl 2014 denzel washington movie hd duration.
Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best. As such, the equalizer 2 is more than a paperthin actioner. The previous two equalizer films had four years between them, and while there currently is no saying, neither an official word, id say if sony doesnt close the book on this which is least likely that they will, id say a 2022 release date seems on the charts. The equalizer 2 proves denzel washington waited for the. Denzel washington reveals why equalizer 2 was his first sequel. Although this is an action film, it is also a journey through humanity, both the good and the bad. Denzel washington is back in another action packed movie called the equalizer 2014 where he plays as robert mccall, a former black ops commando who faked his death for a quiet life in boston and then he meets teri, a young girl under the control of the violent russian gangsters. Even denzel washington cant bring life to the equalizer 2. You and antoine fuqua are always dynamite together. The equalizer 2 is more than just another vigilante movie samuel r. The equalizer first battle scene with denzel washington. Dec 14, 2016 denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best from magnificent seven to malcolm x, we break down every one of the fences stars greatest and most wtf performances. Denzel washington and the rest of the cast and crew get your buy in at the very beginning. For most of his acting career, denzel washington never returned for a sequel.
It is just too bad to see it squandered on something as nasty as this. Yes, it is part man on fire, part taxi driver and outright based on the 80s tv series of the same name that starred edward woodward as a former covert operative turned. Jul 05, 2014 denzel washington is back in another action packed movie called the equalizer 2014 where he plays as robert mccall, a former black ops commando who faked his death for a quiet life in boston and then he meets teri, a young girl under the control of the violent russian gangsters. Denzel washington has been acting in movies longer than ive been alive. The equalizer 2 is slickly made and largely appalling garbage but there is a good chance that it will do fairly well at the box office, thanks almost entirely to the enormous amount of goodwill that washington has generated with moviegoers over the years.
I would say half that scene is denzel washington, taking the guts of it and making it his own. Jul 18, 2018 and it sounds like the cast and crew already have plans for a third equalizer. The equalizer 2 proves denzel washington waited for. It stars denzel washington, marton csokas, chloe grace moretz, david harbour, bill pullman and melissa leo. Dec 17, 2019 denzel washington first studied journalism at fordham university but then discovered an interest in acting. Its interesting to see that equalizer 2 is actually your first sequel. Sep 25, 2014 in another movie, washingtons mccall might have been the beginning of a promising new franchise. Denzel wears a suunto core all black in the equalizer the equalizer is a movie adaptation of a novel and tv series by the same name starring denzel washington and chloe moretz denzel plays robert mccall, a former spy and hitman who faked his. What watch does denzel washington wear in the equalizer. But, even drenched in blood and fake rain, this equalizer leaves its star and the. Theres certainly enough for at least one more movie. Robert mccall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, but how far will he go when that is someone he loves. Equalizer 2 trailer has denzel washington back in action.
For most of his acting career, denzel washington never returned for a sequel, but that changed with the equalizer 2. Throughout his remarkable career, denzel has just about done it all. And it sounds like the cast and crew already have plans for a third equalizer. Rumors of an equalizer followup began months before the r. I would love for it to take place internationally, i think denzel would be a great james bondtype character. The exception though is that hes never done a sequel before. Antoine fuqua on equalizer 3 possibility and soundfi hollywood. Denzel washington offered a bemused reaction as to why sonys the equalizer 2. I almost skipped the second installment of the equalizer movie franchise, but, fortunately, denzel washingtons strong performance as vigilante robert mccall in the first movie was a draw. Theres a lot of noise around the moviegoing experience.
Its sometimes easy to forget that denzel washingtons resume is as full of action thrillers as it is stocked with weighty dramas that cry out for awards. Jun 12, 2015 denzel washington has been acting in movies longer than ive been alive. Antoine fuqua on equalizer 3 possibility and soundfi. Denzel washingtons watch in the equalizer movie best. After his the equalizer hit screens in 2014, audiences started stopping the filmmaker to offer up their ideas for where the film, a denzel washingtonstarring version of the 80s tv series. A white corporate executive george segal is surprised to discover that he has a black teenage son washington who cant wait to be adopted into the, almostexclusivelywhite community of. Aug 02, 2017 denzel washington is the perfect counterpoint to spike lee, bringing humanity and heart to even the directors most stylized, overthetop creations, like this story of an imprisoned father. Denzel washington, one of entertainments most prominent christians, brings a bit of his faith into nearly every role he takes these days. Fuqua is also trying to get denzel washington to play scarface. So we made another one, and probably will make another one. The movie doesnt forget the purpose of the equalizer.
Off script s1 e9 jamie foxx interviews denzel washington off script. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama. Im looking forward to the equalizer 3, if that happens. Dec 17, 2014 the equalizer extended movie clip here for the girl 2014 denzel washington movie hd duration. Phillip chandler 18 episodes 20192019 for queen and country reuben james 1988. Denzel washington talks equalizer, regrets turning down. The equalizer 2 proves denzel washington waited for the right time to make his first sequel denzel washington in the movie the equalizer. Denzel washingtons watch in the equalizer movie best watch. Oct, 2014 the average person might think that denzel washington starring in the equalizer was a great movie for his career especially since it was a boxoffice hit that won the top spot in the u. He made his feature film debut in the comedy a carbon copy 1981 and was cast on the. This movie was inspired by the tv show, and edward woodward was to robert mccall like sean connery was to james bond. Denzel washington, star of the equalizer 2, looks back on four of his bestknown movies including training day, malcolm x, the book of eli, and fences.
I would say half that scene is denzel washington, taking the guts of it and making. While washington said whether they make another movie is up. Jul 20, 2018 denzel washington, one of entertainments most prominent christians, brings a bit of his faith into nearly every role he takes these days. Armed with dangerous skills, mccall comes out of retirement to help the girl and. He talks to thr about why he joined the companys board. Well the last one i did with antoine he didnt have too much laughs. So equalizer 2 will start shooting in september of next year, maybe earlier depending on another movie that were shooting with denzel before that. Noone expected the equalizer 2 to do so well at the box office when it was released.
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