The Equalizer 2

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The Equalizer 2

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Released Jul 20, 2018

2h 1m

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Mystery & Thriller

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If you have a problem and there is nowhere else to turn, the mysterious and elusive Robert McCall will deliver the vigilante justice you seek. This time, however, McCall's past cuts especially close to home when thugs kill Susan Plummer -- his best friend and former colleague. Now out for revenge, McCall must take on a crew of highly trained assassins who'll stop at nothing to destroy him.

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Critics Consensus

The Equalizer 2 delivers the visceral charge of a standard vigilante thriller, but this reunion of trusted talents ultimately proves a disappointing case study in diminishing returns.

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

Fuqua's direction is slick but generally uninspired.

Mar 4, 2020

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Oliver Jones

Observer

Washington is a pleasure to watch on the screen. The two-time Oscar winner is able to tap into his own surplus of moral righteousness even when the script is pulling the carpet out from under him.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 29, 2018

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

It's often cheesy and it's not deep, despite repeated cameos for a copy of Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time, but it is, appropriately enough, the equal of The Equalizer.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 21, 2018

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Nyle Coleman

InSession Film

Some may find the ending acceptable but unfortunately it hurt the film considerably for me.

Rated: C+

May 9, 2024

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

It falters when it comes to action, especially during a climax that takes place in the middle of a storm, and where the violence becomes murky and hard to enjoy. “The Equalizer 2” never reaches the same level as its predecessor. Full review in Spanish.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 17, 2023

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Ruth Maramis

FlixChatter Film Blog

Denzel is always immensely watchable and the hurricane-set finale is packed with suspense, but overall the movie is dampened by an unfocused and predictable plot.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 1, 2023

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matthias s

As a fan of Denzel Washington and having enjoyed *The Equalizer*, *Equalizer 2* fell a bit short. While Washington delivers a solid performance, the film lacks the spark that made the first one engaging. The action sequences, though well-choreographed, are too few and far between, with much of the runtime taken up by a story that feels overly predictable and cliché. Pedro Pascal shines as usual, adding a much-needed layer of charm, but it isn’t enough to elevate a story that ultimately feels thin and generic for its length. The movie is well-made, with sleek visuals and polished direction, but it lacks the refreshing feel of the original. Overall, *Equalizer 2* is a decent but forgettable thriller with more focus on plot than action, which doesn't quite hit the mark for fans of the first.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Kevin R

I guess the expectations were slightly higher for the sequel because the first film was so good. Not a bad film at all but this one leans more on the vengeance side rather than Justice and compassion.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/05/24

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Sebastian L

Naively I thought that wrinkles had been ironed out and lessons had been learned, but about half way through I realized that The Equalizer 2 has inherited a lot of issues from the first one. It's not all bad - there are good moments and better characters, but Fuqua's lingering tempo and the script's lack of plot is frustrating. And once again the climax is one of the least exciting I've ever seen.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/23/24

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Sams K

I prefer the first. A good story that could have been developed way better.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/10/24

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Maxwell N

The first half started well-enough, but then the plot became predictable, they ruined the mystique of the character, and finished with a ho-hum action sequence (in a hurricane for enhanced dramatic effect). Of the trilogy, an argument could be made to skip this one.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/02/24

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Jack G

If you like Denzel Washington you have to see all three of these

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/08/24

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Antoine Fuqua

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Denzel Washington

Robert McCall

Pedro Pascal

Dave York

Ashton Sanders

Miles Whittaker

Bill Pullman

Brian Plummer

Melissa Leo

Susan Plummer

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Synopsis

If you have a problem and there is nowhere else to turn, the mysterious and elusive Robert McCall will deliver the vigilante justice you seek. This time, however, McCall's past cuts especially close to home when thugs kill Susan Plummer -- his best friend and former colleague. Now out for revenge, McCall must take on a crew of highly trained assassins who'll stop at nothing to destroy him.

Director: Antoine Fuqua
Producer: Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Denzel Washington, Antoine Fuqua, Alex Siskin, Steve Tisch, Mace Neufeld, Tony Eldridge, Michael Sloan
Screenwriter: Richard Wenk
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), Columbia Pictures, Escape Artists, Mace Neufeld Productions, Zhiv, Hill District Media
Rating: R (Language|Brutal Violence Throughout|Some Drug Content)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 20, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 13, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $102.0M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: DTS, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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