The Equalizer (2014) Movie Reaction- First Time Watching
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2023
- Welcome back to Snack and React, the ultimate couples channel where we indulge in exciting movies while munching on our favorite snacks! 🍿❤️
In this adrenaline-pumping episode, join us as we dive into the heart-pounding world of "The Equalizer," the electrifying action-packed film that will have you on the edge of your seats from start to finish! Denzel Washington delivers an outstanding performance as the enigmatic Robert McCall, a former black-ops commando with a mysterious past who dedicates his life to serving justice for the helpless and exploited.
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Or he's like my weird mother in law who uses all sorts of things to "heal."
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My favourite detail about the movie is the “$9800 envelope”. The Russian pimp saw the short end and called it $9000 and at the end of the movie the girl saw the high end and called it $10,000. A good way of showing how people look at things differently and a good way of reading people for who they are at heart.
Truth!! Didn’t even notice that, thanks for calling it out!
Slavi turning down the money was the best thing for all. Slavi and his men’s lives were taken off the Earth, it kicked off Robert’s Campaign to take down the head of the snake in Pushkin, then to top it off Alina ends up getting the money
If you noticed Denzel couldn't sleep unil he went back to offing people. He was more at peace when he was helping people and offing people.
Yes I did notice that!! Do what it takes to get some sleep!! 🤣
I think he couldn't sleep because he no longer had purpose. He gave up the life for his wife because his wife gave him that purpose. Without her he just existed. When he began helping others is when I feel he sleep, because his life had meaning again. The killing isn't enjoyable to him. It a means to equalize, to level the score. Fixing himself by fixing others. He gives each one a chance to walk away. That's not a man who kills for enjoyment. He just wants peace.
Bob and Alina discussing Don Quixote plays a major significance in introducing the viewer to what Bob is.
He is a modern Don Quixote as he is a knight for those in need, even if what he is doing is outdated and clichéd in his world.
@@snackandreactRobert McCall, a former U.S. Marine and DIA officer,
John Wick is a sledgehammer. Robert McCall is a scalpel.
Nicely put 💯
Thanks@@jaymcclane
The"I'm sorry after killing those guys in the room was for His wife, he promised to live that part of his life
Behind him.
Came here to say this.
That makes sense!!
ditto
@@tylercallaway3640
The world would be a far better place if we had more Robert McCall's.
I love this film. Denzel the man as always
Absolutely!!
1:00:35 "Who are you!?"
"Everybody wants to know..."
"You have zero control over what people think of you. You have absolute control over their perception of you."
-Mom
Part of Robert's character is his battle with his own evil inside of him to an extent. Sleeping soundly after viciously killing 5 men shows that. Robert is the monster you send to fight monsters. I always liked the subtle hints of it.
I love how she said I should of kept my Eyes shut. The Corkscrew scene
I stand by that comment!! 🤣🤣😳😳😳
Mark Walberg, and Denzel Washington, in "2 Guns" great movie. Great match between those 2.
1 of Mark wahlberg's brothers played one of the dirty cops . Denzel put him in the movie as a favor to mark
@@antoineporche-rideaux4841 I was talking about" 2 Guns" the movie. And yes Mark Walberg brother Robert played as. Dirty cpp
I don't know why, but almost all reactors miss that Susan is ex-CIA. Robert came to her because they had a long working relationship, through which they became very close friends. She no longer works for the CIA. She only consults occasionally, as she said. But, at her command the CIA provides helicopter transportation. When you leave the CIA, as did Susan, you don't really leave. Retirement is your new cover. Unless, you leave like Robert, faking your death. Then, you can truely retire, because the CIA thinks that you no longer exist.
I guess it is more obvious to people who have seen it in the theater. I have heard reactors thinking he is a hit man. I am a Boomer so saw the original TV series in the US with Woodward being the lead.
The girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) was not a disney star. Her breakout role was Hitgirl from the movie Kickass
Based on an old TV series that ran for 4 seasons from the UK where a retired British intelligence agent left posts on forums to see if anyone needed help that regular law enforcement wasn't doing or wasn't able to do. The last scene you see him posting this just like in the TV series. Edward Woodward played the role of Robert McCall and he was able to give these people a more equal chance for justice.
He was playing a British man that decided to retire from the CIA, which apparently is not an option they retire you. The pilot episode shows McCall trying to negotiate with a man of interest who takes a hostage on the N.Y. Subway, but an agent with a nervous trigger finger killed him & McCall walks away on the assignment & the agency, so then decides to help people in need or people that the police couldn't or didn't want to help.
It was a US TV series that was made by Universal (NBC). The show is definitely worth a watch & will give you more background on the character.
NBC might have gotten the idea from another show from the UK that Edward Woodward called Callan, you might want to watch/react to the TV movie they made for this show.
“OUT OF TIME”! Great Denzel movie!!! Also “MAN ON FIRE” (it can be a little gruesome lol) but it’s great!!!! 😊
This was originally a show from the 80s which i cant remember if it was set in England but the actor who was the equalizer was english called Edward Woodward it was great. I watched this movie with my mother not long before she passed away, she always loved Denzel ( like come on who doesn't) and we were absolutely blown away with this movie both of us totally loving it, such a great trilogy of movies.
Thank you for sharing! Glad it brought up some good memories with you and your mom!
It was a US series and the character was also Robert McCall. My mom used to watch it. The CBS series currently running is a terrible imitation. Lead is Robyn McCall. I don’t think it captures the spirit of the original.
@@kathylee1261 oh yeah it was American but British actor. I watched about 15 mins of the new series and nope just can't watch it. Not the same at all total crap. Is it queen Latifa in the new one ? Denzel took this to another level tho just great. Great memory with my mother and wish I had got to watch it with my dad too as we all watched the show together when I was younger but he passed away 3 years before the film came out.
I saw this movie in the theater. It was a very good experience. Great reaction! 👍🏿
Thank you so much!
The song that Robert turned on in the hardware store was ‘Midnight Train to Georgia’ by Gladys Knight and the Pips. 60’s & 70’s. Remember earlier Robert told his coworkers he was one of the Pips. He did some of their dance moves from back in the day. Gladys Knight still performs today. Her voice is still powerful.
What would be hilarious is if Denzel had actually been a Pip before becoming an actor.
Today is my birthday, I love your content and you guys are becoming my favorite reactors
Thank you!!! Happy Birthday fellow Leo!! Mine is in 8 days! Enjoy your day!! 🎂🎁 Stephanie
Ok
Just when you think there couldn't be a better sequel to this movie, "The Equalizer 2" does it! Just my opinion, but "The Equalizer 2" is even better than the first one! It reveals more back-story to Robert McCall, and it's more heartfelt than the first one. You will love it! Great reaction, thank you! ✌💙✌
Denzel is AWESOME in this series 👍. Definitely watch #2 please.
For sure!!!
@@snackandreactAntwone fisher is a great movie you should check out the trailer
@@snackandreact I think #2 is better than the first.
Some other great Denzel movies....Man on Fire, Training Day, Crimson Tide, American Gangster and Flight.
John Q, Antoine Fisher, The Hurricane
I'm a simple man. I see Denzel in a movie, I watch it. One of the greatest actors of our generation.
Completely agree!!
I just found your channel and subscribed. Great reaction! I love Denzel's acting, but I have to say that him playing Robert McCall is my favorite. I loved the first two movies and can't wait for the third one coming out next month. I used to watch the original series this was based on back in the 80s, but I think Denzel's take on the character is the best version!
Thanks for subbing!
@@snackandreact Queen Latifah as you probably already know does the TV Equalizer... less bloody than this but very intense. Like watching an old episode of Kung Fu from the 70s with David Carradine.
Wow, thank you so much for uploading this and making my day :D I literally requested this a couple weeks ago and couldn't be happier with your reaction! It's one of my favorite movies of that genre for sure, Denzel is just such a great character actor... basically every role he's in, he turns it into pure on-screen gold. Much love, and I hope you're having a great week! :)
A few more Denzel movies that are well worth a watch:
- Training Day
- Man on Fire
- Déjà Vu
- Flight
Thank you for your recommendations!! So glad you enjoyed our reaction!
@@snackandreact they forgot to mention denzels best.... Glory... after a real story ....
People like Fallen... the ending is an experience for me...
The actress playing Alina is Chloe Grace Moretz, who played Hit Girl in "Kick Ass" and "Kick Ass 2"
"Midnight Train to Georgia" is a song most famously performed by Gladys Knight & the "Pips", remember he said he was a Pip.
Yep we should have known that!!
One of the many realistic parts of his movie is the lack or inability to sleep well. With real life intelligence field work experience, imagine the moments that made you jump or turn away in this movie, now imagine doing or seeing these horrors in real life for years and living with it. Your heart would not let you sleep well either.
It gets me everytime how much Teddy is hyped up, den Robert just str8 murks him at the end...crazy.....watch number 2 fo sho
Plan on it!!
I wish Denzel and John Wick would meet at the Continental and acknowledge each other...lol
That would be EPIC!!!
Another Great Denzel movie is Deja Vu
Based on a couple tv 80s shows, Stingray and the Equalizer! He also did a few other movies similar to this. Book of Eli, Man on Fire, Safehouse!
robert and bob are actually nicknames like charles and chuck lol
Trigger points, it's called pressure points. But he actually was hitting him in parts of his body where it cuts off the tendons and ligaments, paralyzes the limbs
I never get tired of watching this movie. I can't wait for equalizer 2. Bone collector is a pretty good Denzel movie if you haven't checked it out. Good reaction, guys
Thank you!! 2 will be on our channel soon!!
I'm going down and checking out a lot of people's first time. Watching equalizer and I like what I see from a lot of people. The same thing they enjoy it. It reminds them of John Wick even though this movie came out before John Wick. But more importantly, if any of you remember, this is based off of TV show from back in the 80s, my pops and I used to watch It. The difference was Robert McCall. The net was a former British spy that moved to New York City and was helping. People had a bad a** intro 2.
The 3 scenes that always gets me is when Teri has arrived a little roughed up,Robert hears her say "oh just someone stupid" about her bruises. Later on Ralphie after fistbumping Robert,notices the bruises on his fist and asks what happened,and Robert replies: "Oh,i hit it on something stupid" (about the guys that roughed up Teri) Robert is smart,sharp and quick with it,he knew she was talking about the same guys he equalized all along. That shows how deep he connected with Teri. No prejudgements towards a young prostitute,just 2 good souls bonding over tea,cakes and a book.
The 3rd scene is when Teri finds Robert again at the end,and mentions the same amount of money that Robert tried to buy Teris freedom with. Robert left it behind so that Teri would have financial help to start over fresh,or as Robert also called it "change your world!". I never thought an action movie would get me,but Denzel Washington and Chloë Grace Moretz had some unmatched chemistry on screen in this movie. Wich Denzel also had with Dakota Fanning in Man On Fire. His ability to connect with other actors/actresses,no matter what age is all out impressing.
Before this movie i best remembered Chloe from Carrie as Carrie White (Horror from 2013),Hick (2011),Texas Killing Fields (Amazing cast lineup,2011),Big Momma's House 2 (with Martin Lawrence in 2006),and in the tv series My Name Is Earl (2005-2009) One of thoose many "kid stars" that has continued to have success on the big screen also as an adult. Often i have worried about such young talent,seeing how many that ends up on drugs or abuses alcohol in theyr teens/early adulthood,because theyr parents tried to cash in on them as kids,and we never hear of them again. Luckily,Chloe seems to have had a good protective upbringing,she has always seemed healthy and joyfull. Kind of like already mentioned Dakota Fanning,wich im hearing is being re-united all grown up with Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 3. I cant wait for that one!!!
The song Robert put on was Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight and The Pips. A little reference to when he told his coworkers he used to be a Pip.
They revived the TV show with Queen Latifah in the staring role. It was a TV show in the 70s originally
80s
My mistake.
The Girl at the beginning that he helps is MINDY AKA Hit Girl) from the movie "KICKASS"
yo I like Devin's channel and I be watching this one also for some time now. Good content. If there is an option to mix audio, level a little bit more the volume - would be great. visual is 10/10
Such an underrated movie, one of his best. Great reaction.
Appreciate it!!
On another positive note, I just like to say Denzel Washington does the city of Mount Vernon, New York proud? What's where I'm from, and that's where he's from? He's like one of our most famous celebrities to come out of the city. He doesn't forget where he comes from. You always comes through Lowe's to summit. Aqua qualities about the man that may come so great. He never forgets where he comes from. He does the city of Mount Vernon, New York. Very proud, we have other celebrities. But something about Denzel just hold very high
That’s so awesome!!
The "I'm sorry" After the slavi guy died was too his wife. He promised her he wouldn't do or be the man he was before when he was in the CIA. You guys I'm sure know about the 80's show with an old british actor in Denzel's role? Well Denzel was offered the part back then but couldn't do it as he was on st elsewhere. This is the only franchise/character he was in the sequel to. Never did a sequel to any of his movies. Part 3 comes out on Sept 1.
I can't wait till part three. Which is marketed as the final chapter. I don't think it will be. Because there's a lot of movies that say the final in the franchise. Then movie studios make a lot more. If Denzel Washington doesn't want to do more. They'll probably recast Robert and have a prequel then build from their. There's no shame in tearing up at certain scenes in movies. That's why they're there.
How don't you not know Gladys Knight and the Pips "Midnight Train to Georgia" that w was playing on P.A. system. It's a call back to what he told
The guys he worked with. That he use to be a Pip.😂
The girl was one of the lead actress in the movie Kickass 1 and 2
You falling asleep during Equalizer, someone send Denzel around there.
I deserve that!! 🤣🤣
I practically cackled when she said "He is too close...", mainly because it's true. Anyone who has been around explosives can tell you that its one of the few scenes Hollywood ALWAYS gets wrong. While the slow walk may be impressive to see, the sheer pressure from the explosive would have not only shoved him forward, but also likely been deafening. Even though he seemed to be several yards away, it's likely that the camera guys tweaked the imagery to make him seem closer than he really was. Add in the fact that he slow-walked, I wouldn't be surprised if they using an artificial explosive (kind Hollywood uses for flare rather than demolition) in order to contain the explosion.
Yes I always forget it’s just a movie! Lol
Equalizer 2 please 🙏🏼
For sure!!
6:17 "Gotta be who you are in this world... Either you're somebody or you're nobody. be right back " ... who knows the reference ?
The song was Gladys Knight and the Pips.
One of my favs!!! 😊
My man I love all your reactions and you two are always a blessing much love to you both and like always thank you for your service
Thank you so much!!
No thank you for doing what you do.
Gladys Knight and The PIPS! (Midnight Train to Georgia )😊 (He said he was a pip in his earlier life lol ).
The 2nd is as good as the first one if not better. You will really enjoy it. Great Reaction!
I am really looking forward to it!! Thanks
there is a part 2 and part 3 is being made this year!
There's 2 follow up movies to this. 2nd is already out and the 3rd is due for release September the 1st this year..
Others like it..
Man on Fire (Denzel again with a young Dakota Fanning)
The Accountant (Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, Jon Bernthal, J.K.Simmons, Cynthia Addia-Robinson, John Lithgow, Jeffrey Tambour).
And ofc John Wick that you've seen already...
Thanks for the recommendations!!
@@snackandreact Other reccomendations?
Bicentennital Man (Robin Williams at his heartbraking best).
Cloud Atlas. (Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Hugo Weaving, Ben Wishaw, Jim Broadbent, and an all star cast)
You definitely gotta check out The Hurricane. That's one of his best movies.
great reaction guys!!
Thank you!! 😁
This movie clicks with me always, because there is something similar that I have done, to save certain ppl from certain situations. I can't open the subject more, but you get the idea. :)
I don’t want to know more!! 🤣
Great reaction, you guys should definitely consider. Safehouse or The man from uncle, both great action movies!
That’s for the suggestions! Appreciate your support!
is a shame you think johnny messner is a crappy actor. you should do a reaction to a movie called 'running scared'... hes a semi main character in it with paul walker, playing the son of a kingpin. does a wicked acting job in it and his physique and his facial looks match perfectly for the role as he does come across very intimidating most of the time. besides using running scared to change your mind about johnny, it's an amazing movie you could just add to your channel as a reaction 😁
I have an Uncle Robert. I wish he let me call him Bob. Bob is fun to say.
He didn't come for forgiveness He came for permission ❤
The apology when he killed Slavi was to his wife. For breaking his promise and going back to the life.
Makes sense!!
16:35 The sorry was NOT for Slavi it was for his late wife whom he promised he would never go back to this again.
That makes more sense!! 🤣
Chip sandwich, or crisp sandwich as we call it in the UK is one of our biggest comfort foods!
Oh wow!! I’ll have to try it!!
@@snackandreact White bread, lots of butter and your favourite chip!
The song playing was Gladys Knight & the pips.
Thanks!!
Love and peace you two.
Right back at you!
John Q is really good with Denze.
Nice Reaction Guy's
The mustache is so, so fire.
Took me a minute to get used to him with it but I agree!!
Devin
Have you and her see and react to the series, The Equalizer that was shown on CBS Network from 1985 to 1989 with Edward Woodward as Robert McCall. This movie franchise is loosely based on this original series. Speaking of series, CBS rebooted The Equalizer with Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall.
This is a great movie Eve of Destruction
R 1991
Not Anita Baker. It was Gladys Knight & The Pips!
Yes please watch equalizer 2 it's so good and make sure you have a box of tissues for the ending you will need it
We definitely will!!!
Man on Fire !!! Best movie ever !!!
You had me at Denzel
This movie is awesome
Definitely have to watch E2. E3 was just released also.
We just watched the 2nd! Sooooo good! Will be posted soon!
The hammer is called a "Maul".
She was in Kick Ass.
The sequel is good, but there was one thing about it that rubbed me the wrong way: a character who gave additional insight into McCall's generally mysterious character and would have been valuable in any follow up movies was killed off. To be fair, the death provides a strong motivation for McCall and was a perfectly valid narrative choice.
Equalizer 3 coming around September 1st this year.
Ohhhhh awesome!!
Yeah and Dakota Fanning is going to be in it, so kind of a reunion of Denzel and her in "Man On Fire". Which I have not seen yet.
1:05:21 What about the shotglass to the eye?
A great Denzel movie is A Soldier's Story!!!
Wait a minute…did he say Gladys Knight and the Pips “Midnight Train to Georgia” was Anita Baker 😮
🤣 😳
Yay! Well done!
Yous should watch southpaw, you'll both love it
Appreciate the suggestion!
Watch it... it's a dope movie
just imagine the police having to deal with the aftermath of this. untold dead bodies, the few people alive enough enough to arrest say that some random man is responsible for the shut down of the Money laundering/meat packing plant. ending with the same man completely ruining a home depot in a fight between Russian mercenaries and him self, The City police and FBI had to of had a very long week,
The young girl that plays the prostitute is the girl in Kick A$$. She's the little girl in purple in that movie
Oh and the other prostitute that was strangled, she played in the new Magnificent 7, as the woman that hired Denzel to get the vilan
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Ralphie’s was the worst security guard ever
🤣🤣 He really was!
Second one is better.... This came out shortly before John Wick. This is based on a 80s tv show....
Such an amazing and underrated movie, Denzel Washington is incredible as always, I absolutely love this movie, the sequel was just as amazing and I'm super excited for Equalizer 3
Another good movie to react to is called "The Accountant" with Ben Affleck. Also yea on The Equalizer 2 reaction.
Yes!! We actually did a couples reaction on Devin’s movie channel! Great movie!!
If you liked this movie - you'll love violent night - although it's better to watch that in December lol. 🎄⛄❄️
Sounds like a feel good holiday movie!! 🤣🤣