The Equalizer 3 Review: A Disappointing Finale
Denzel Washington returns as Robert McCall in The Equalizer 3 . Director Antoine Fuqua completes his thriller trilogy about a warrior with a mysterious past. In the new film, McCall finds a home in southern Italy, but soon finds himself in trouble when he runs into the mafia. The first film, The Equalizer, was a surprise hit, while the second wasn't as good, but it had its moments. Unfortunately, the third film, The Equalizer, is the weakest in the series. Equalizer 3 is another example of diminishing returns.
What was the best thing about each Equalizer movie? The answer is simple: Denzel Washington. He is an incredible actor. He is one of the few actors who can say anything and believe every word that comes out of his mouth. Playing a character as scary as McCall, Washington has always taken an interesting approach. You don't need to raise your voice to intimidate. His calmness and confident confidence make him the scariest person in the room. Sometimes it can be boring to watch such an invulnerable character because we know he will win every fight. However, Washington's high numbers make it attractive to watch.
The opening act of The Equalizer 3 starts out like a bloody R-movie. This series has always had sneaky deaths, and there are some great ones in the opening scene. However, the film slows down a bit after that. All of the Equalizer movies had problems with plot and pacing. The first two movies are great when it comes to action, but some moments in between take too long, especially with the many subplots. This film continues that trend, opening with an action scene that leads McCall to his home by the end of the film. After that, the film freezes as he sits and enjoys life in this town.
Meanwhile, villains are popping up all over the place, disturbing McCall's peace. In scenes where the villains are doing their thing, The Equalizer 3 can make a difference. A lot of time is spent publicly hating them to help bring them down. However, the rest doesn't work so well. McCall is a passive character for most of the film. His biggest game in the first half of the film is calling a woman named Emma, played by Dakota Johnson. This is Washington and Johnson's first on-screen meeting since 2004's Man on Fire.
However, Johnson's hero is boring and monotonous. She has nothing to do in this movie. It feels like The Equalizer 3 is grasping at straws and trying to give her and Frank (David Denman) something to do. His characters are primarily for explanation. At the end of the film, one wonders if it would have been different if the characters had been removed entirely. The characters are the baggage of an uninteresting story. The plot dynamics are boring: some scenes are long, others are hectic. McCall's relationship with a waitress named Amina (Guy Scodelaro) begins but doesn't work out in the end.
Speaking of endings, let's think about how interesting The Equalizer is. The best moments in these movies are when McCollough is fed up with nasty people committing crimes. In the last acts of the first two "Equals", McCall takes out the villains one by one with brutal traps. It's a lot of fun to see the villains get what they deserve as the movie progresses. However, the final act of The Equalizer 3 is a major disappointment. McCall is seen primarily as a shadowy figure who preys on her. The film lacks the novelty of the first film's shop-floor brawls, or the second film's tumultuous atmosphere. The final scene of this film is impressive, memorable and short.
In short, The Equalizer 3 is the worst movie in the trilogy. In this movie, McCall mostly stands by while the villains threaten civilians. The moments when McCall fights the villains are great, but few and far between. This is a film that peaks in the first installment and will never be bettered. The film has some well-written suspenseful moments, but not enough to carry on. While it's not always a boring movie, it will make you look at your watch more often than you'd like. As with the other Equalizer movies, once you've seen it, you won't be rushing to watch it again. Washington's performance takes the material to a new level, but even he can't keep a sinking ship afloat.
RATING : 4/10
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