The Equalizer 3 (2023)
Justice Knows No Borders
Redemptive adventures in Southern Italy
The Equalizer 3 continues the redemptive adventures of Robert McCall. A lethal mercenary who dedicates his life to leveling the playing field against evil and corrupt forces who prey on the helpless. There is no shortage of stories to tell, considering the origins of the character, so it's not too surprising that the audience still enjoys watching these adventures.
🎬 Production & Cast
Denzel Washington elevates the final instalment with some strong character work of his likeable, yet lethally deadly lead character.
The key to these stories are the villains. They have to be so despicable and unsavory that it's actually enjoyable to see McCall dispense justice with his slow burn torture and lethal equalizing. That is certainly the case here, with some of the most abhorrent antagonists to ever cross paths with McCall. Especially enjoyable is when Marco Quaranta (Andrea Dodero) learns a hard lesson on why it doesn't pay to be bad in McCall's presence.
Joining the series is an affable Dakota Fanning, marking a reunion with Washington since they shared the screen in Man on Fire. In terms of where this film ranks, I'd argue it's probably the best of the bunch—definitely superior to the second film.
✅ Pros
- Satisfying Man on Fire reunion with Dakota Fanning.
- Classic "slow burn" justice and lethal equalizing.
- Superior character work by Denzel Washington.
❌ Cons
- Generic plot beats found in the middle act.
- A rushed ending, that is supposed to possibly provide series closure, but feels insincere.
A satisfying conclusion to a revenge-filled trilogy. As long as Denzel is willing and able to keep playing McCall, these stories should continue to entertain.
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