Filmmaker reacts to The Equalizer (2014) for the FIRST TIME!
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Denzel is THAT dude.
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26:48 .27 collated nail gun. We used to plink vermin on jobsites with those back in the 90's when I did commercial construction. You have to rig the boot safety on the business end to stay depressed if you want to utilize it in this manner😉.
I was confused. You think he didn't pick up the call because he was afraid of rejection or being demoted or fired? I thought he was just tired of dealing with his boss breathing down his neck. And he took denzel's kindness personally?
Equalizer 2!
Max Payne…
I don't know if you've seen it, but Man on Fire is another Tour de Force revenge film with Denzel. It came out around 2004 and is directed by Tony Scott. I think you'd really have a lot to say about it.
Not many actors could draw me into each movie they make but Denzel is a rare bread.. I love all the usual suspects 'Man On Fire', 'Training Day,' 'Book Of Eli' etc! but I really like some of his less talked about films such as 'John Q', 'Out Of Time', 'Deja Vu' & 'Unstoppable'... Still as long as DW's name is attached I reckon the chances are good that it will be another movie to add to my list...
I loved deja vu
Yes!!! John Q, Out of Time, and Man on Fire are among my very favorites!
Unstoppable is great
Unstoppable wasn't all that appealing to me but after watching it, I loved it.
Deja Vu is unmatched!
BRO, Denzel is AMAZING in everything but Equalizer was a special theater experience for me in 2014. I went with my friend and we were both immersed in the world, fights blew us away and that final scene with the soundtrack... chills.
Happy y’all had a dope time! This film calls for it!
@@fionnmaccumhaill3257 actually it was an 80's series with the excellent Edward Woodward
Aaaand then the D O G S H I T queen latifah TV show lmao
Not only is Denzel the man on screen, but he's one of the few I truly respect off screen.
Living Legend.
Love hearing that.
Top 3 that immediately comes to mind: Keanu Reeves, Denzel Washington, Gary Sinise and Morgan Freeman. Did I mention I can't count?
@@darkzer0670 ..nicely done, I concur.
Fantastic movie. You do need to see Man on Fire though with Denzel. Pure brilliance and brutal yet very heartwarming in places
I like to think that Denzel does BRING himself into every role he plays.
But he doesn't PLAY himself, in every role.
A subtle, but distinct difference.
agreed.
Man on fire is also great. Loved the reaction as always.
Appreciate ya brotha
Man on fire. Yes.
People don't know Denzel's range because they haven't seen the breadth of his catalog. He immersed himself in the persona of Malcolm X in the movie of the same name. His portrayal of Steven Biko gives me chills (Cry Freedom). The amateur detective in Devil in a Blue Dress. They just don't know.
Denzel movies always have the coldest lines, this one and Man on Fire. Oh man. "He didn't come for help... he came for permission." Also, a movie that I don't think enough people talk about, is Virtuosity, starring Denzel and Russel Crowe. That movie is a wild ride.
I was gonna mention Virtuosity, so fun. That and Ricochet were my introduction to Denzel as an action star.
I’m going to do what I do best. I’m going to kill everyone. Anyone who profited anyone who opens their eyes at me…
Another great line in Man on Fire "Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting.".
This movie, and RED, just emphasize the level of danger associated with old, highly experienced assassins...
It also reminds me of the old saying, "There are old soldiers and bold soldiers, but no old bold soldiers."
The film is based on the 1980's TV series of the same name. It ran from 1985-1989, lasting 88 episodes. The character, Robert McCall, was played by Edward Woodward, who's actually a Caucasian actor while McCall is played by Oscar Winning Actor Denzel Washington.
There is even a reboot of the series on CBS with Queen Latifah playing Robin McCall, a former CIA operative and single mother.
lore comment...noice
You spelt your name wrong Shaine. 😜
I'm hearing they are going to do a 3rd film with Queen Latifah. I think that is a huge mistake. Not looking forward to seeing that
I love Queen Latifah truly but I hate her show.
@@yaimavol agreed. Her show is horrible. From the painfully slow combat scenes to the ridiculously placed family drama. Just not a show where any thought went into making it believable at all.
I think people get that feeling of Denzel playing himself in all the movies because he most often plays similar characters. One of my favourite movies with him is Unstoppable probably because it is somewhat different from what he usually does.
PS. Book of Eli is one of the best movies ever made, dont @ me.
"Flight" is also a movie where i his character is a bit different from the common stoic badass character, it has some of it in the joking vibes but its a very different character in the other ways. I liked that movie a lot.
@@stylishskater92 I completely forgot about another awesome movie of his, The Bone Collector.
The Preacher's Wife is an example of a movie where he played a totally different role in a light family-friendly comedy.
The whole time I didn’t even know he was….. 🤦🏾♂️. the craziest part of that movie for me. Saddest part was him sittin in that shack playing that one specific song. I went and downloaded it cause I never heard that one.
I enjoyed the book of eli up to the point where the twist was that it was the bible, then the whole movie immediately turned lame for me lol
Zack Hempsey’s Vengeance just makes that whole sequence. He does some real epic work.
The man never disappoints, every character has a heart he plays.
13:29 Jet Li, or Wesley Snipes. They've been told to slow down because the camera couldn't catch up with them 😁
"He didn't come for help, he came for permission." I love that line, it's just so badass.
it's like Alucard in Hellsing Ultimate, needing his power to be restricted... Danzel (whatever the character name, lol) is "asking" to remove the restriction upon his full "talents", asking permission to going back to being the elite super black op CIA agent... who could destroy entire nations all by himself
The Equalizer trusts the intelligence of the audience. No flashbacks to McCall in younger days. No explanation of who he worked for before. We’re trusted to not need every little detail of his past in order to understand the story that unfolds.
This was an incredibly well scripted and directed movie!
So much visual story telling, and off-screen implied resolutions that not only assumes the audience can keep up, but also conveys a greater story beyond just "what happened".
The theft at gunpoint is a perfect example:
1. Without dialogue, we see him size up the threat, look for identifying marks (neck tattoo), and just before he would potentially do something he notices the mom and kids coming in that would end up caught up in anything that happens.
No dialogue, no narration, just a few quick flashes and we know what's happening.
2. We see him take, and then return (while wiping down) a hammer. Not only do we understand that he took his knowledge of identifying marks he got from the encounter to track down the guy and meted out punishment physically, we also get the sense that this was just "daily routine" for him. He's putting away his tools for work for the day. The implication is that this whole issue wasn't even worth screen time.. just routine.
3. When she gets her ring back, we are reinforced that he has a strong sense of justice, is a protector, and likes to see things through to the end.
5 minutes of visuals and so much conveyed, understood so implicitly that even if you didn't consciously catch all the implications, it has done its job. We won't question his actions or motives later, we will even anticipate his reactions because we have this understanding brought out by little vignettes like this.
This film should be used to teach movie making in schools, lol.
Is this your first Antoine Fuqua film? He is a master at setting tone with camera angles, lighting, and use of music. This is one of my favorites I probably watch this once a month.
I grew up watching The Equality TV show these films were a reboot of, and was surprised how well the movies kept the spirit of the series while completely changing the genre
Some of his movies i really like are, Training Day, Man on Fire, American Gangster, The Book of Eli, Deja Vu, John Q, Inside Man, Fallen, Out of Time, Crimson Tide, The Hurricane, The Manchurian Candidate, 2 Guns. There's a few more really good ones to lol. But i feel like i added to many already lmao
The element of difficult decisions added impact to Crimson Tide. In addition to your list I also liked Virtuosity.
Great list... I'd love for someone to do Deja Vu... COUGH COUGH... ;)
@@chefskiss6179 that's a really good and cool movie.
@@justinpeck6015 Right? For all the number of CSI tv shows out there, I always lamented that we never got one show with that deja vu team, y'now? I mean without Denzel, just the crew left over, they had such great chemistry.
@@chefskiss6179 Your right, it would of been really cool if they did a tv show. They still could and should.
Okay but now you have to watch Man on Fire (2004) to see the best version of badass Denzel (and a really great artistic film with some awesome camera work and directing choices). Keep up the great work!
Yes
24:43 "A little dash of Home Alone"
I saw a comment about this scene, describing it as "Home Alone when the kid's done playing games".
I remember seeing this in theaters and it's was so damn cool, loved every frame of it
Denzel is great in basically every Movie he is in, even the not so good ones. I don't know if "Plays himself" is the right term, but he does put some of him self into the characters he plays, I certainly could never see any of his characters played by anyone else after seeing him play them.
You should check out, if you haven't already, some of the Films he did with Tony Scott. Especially Crimson Tide and Man on Fire some of his best works.
This is one of those films I watch at least once every 2 months. I dont know why... its not perfect. But I think I love the preciseness of Denzels character and the way he portrays him.
And yes Denzel is THAT dude.
Kind of funny how (well aged) Hollywood men (Liam/Denzel/Costner) are getting a second life as action heroes.
Who would you want in your corner.... John W. Creasy (Man on Fire) or Robert McCall (Equalizer). Have to go with Creasy... the man is an artist - in death ;)
“Why am I saying porridge, how did I get here” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
"At that age you have a lot more time to do these side missions" is such a good way of putting it. bars! :D
The girl he helps out is played by Chloe Grace Moretz, who also stars in both Kick-Ass films and the modern remake of Carrie. This was followed up with a direct sequel The Equalizer 2. Other films that use a similar technique of slow motion are Sherlock Holmes and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Thanks for this. Great stuff, your joy and fun you got from this film is so great to see and share in. As always, stay awesome, stay genuine.... much love
I love this movie so much and I'm glad to see you doing this one and enjoying it as much as I have!
That’s where the fun is..happy to see you vibing with this as much as I am!
I thought I was the only one that thought that about Denzel Washington. He do plays himself just doing different stuff with different names. He don’t do accents or play wildly different type of characters. But you believe him what ever he is doing and his characters are always so interesting because of him. He just brings so much weight and charisma it doesn’t matter. I go to his movies bc of him.
Absolutely nailed it. One of a kind actor!
Fallen is a favorite of mine. Denzel doesn't do much supernatural stuff so it's pretty cool to see.
This movie is cool, but the second one is really amazing. It's a fantastic mix of stylish power fantasy and heartfelt character development.
I’ll have to check it!
The hotel room scene 😆
Sorry but I have to disagree, sequel wasn't that good, it was okay compared to the first 1.
@@DjJokerr Agreed. First movie was excellent, the sequel was decent but not as legendary
Yeah the first was miles better. Hopefully the 3rd will live up to this or surpass it.
Denzel is pretty much great in every film. A worthy film adaptation of the 80's TV series starring the late Edward Woodward. I can't think of many actors that could play McCall other than Washington. He stars again as McCall in The Equalizer 2, which in part goes deeper into McCall's backstory. This has become one of my favourite films.
I love this movie, has that 70s vibe, a little bit campy in parts, but some of the best Russian gangsters ever, and Denzel was fantastic. Also Marton Csokas, Remote drop for me.
If you liked this you will definitely enjoy Man on Fire (2004), Denzel again, excellent movie.
Because of this film, people no longer find it strange that I bring my own special tea bags when I eat out. Props to you, Mr. Washington.
You liked this one, your going to love #2. Awesome reaction James!
I love this movie! I also grew up a block away from where a lot of this was filmed, cool to see on film!
Martin Csokas doesn't get the credit he deserves in the films he's in. He always plays the characters he has extremely well. No difference here. He plays the villain so well. He's polite and assured of his power but he also isn't entirely stupid in arrogance. He's legitimately dangerous. Smart, etc. Love him as a villain.
He played a Doctor on a New Zealand medical soap in the 90s and his character was so meek then he showed up on XXX as the Russian bad guy and it stuck. Lol
@@aaronclair4301 He was Celeborn in Lord of the Rings as well. So meek most people don't even remember he was in the movie.
@@mycroft16 I'm a Kiwi, we're such a small nation we remember every role played by one of our own. 🤣🤣 Especially on a film made here. 🤣🤣
This is one of Denzel's best.
Book Of Eli, Training Day, and The Equalizer are amazing fun movies.
Awesome video!...equalizer 2 is probably my favorite of the trilogy...hope to see that reaction soon!
I love Denzel, he's a fantastic actor.
I haven't thought about it before, but I do think he plays himself quite often, however I don't find that as a negative.
The second one is even better! This was great! Love this reaction and movie!
Funny that you mention Jason Bourne, the main bad guy is the same dude Jason choked to death in the house with the phone cord in the second Bourne movie.
That’s badass haha. You’re right!
I would definitely suggest the sequel to this James. Its really good and I think youll love the editing and story. Ton of heart :D
Denzel Washington is a sign of quality for me. I know when I see a film that he is in, that I'm going to view an amazing film with amazing acting. Excellence all through his career.
The Little Things was a phenomenal mystery killer drama. You need to put that on a poll soon
The Equalizer is one of those movies if you start watching at any point , just wait 10 minutes and you will see something awesome. Great reaction.
So now you need to watch Glory. It was released in 1989 and got Denzel his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. It also has Morgan Freeman and Matthew Broderick. It’s an excellent film.
Loved the 1980s tv series with Edward Woodward.
Happier times.
Yes!
With the soundtrack by Stewart Copeland
@@dnish6673 That's right -- so good!
Excellent Reaction as always, your appreciation and insight you can see the gears turning...Would love to see you do Law Abiding Citizen as well as the Accountant ❤️
Your reaction when he snatched that gun... I replayed that part a few times 😁
Denzel one of actings GOATS in one of my favorite films. I liked part II but this one was - to me at least - straight fire.
My opinion is that this movie felt in the hearth and had feeling. Not just mindless action. Much better than the second one and Nobody.
Can't wait for Equalizer 3!!!!
YO... My man... You really need to see Part 2.. Awesome
I remember going to the movies to see this and about 15 minutes in, mom and I knew we were gonna buy it
Hahaha yeah my mom is happy as hell I’m finally watching this
Props where props are due. Another great film with our boy DW.
Just imagine.... The Equalizer, John Wick & Nobody.... Somehow connected in the same universe.... That would be so dope to see..👌
Great reaction james.. Love this movie ❤️
I absolutely love this movie. I love when he said for you I’ll make an exception. There used to be a series on television called The Equalizer. That equalizer was known near as bad ass as Denzel. I would also recommend if you haven’t seen a movie called Man on Fire with Denzel.
22:45 everytime i see shots like that i can't help but think of Andy Samberg and Will Ferrell singing "cool guys don't look at explosions, they blow things up and then walk away"
This was based on a TV show in the UK, in the 80's. Basically a 1-man A-Team.
Yo dude, you've become one of my favorite reactors because of your background in filmmaking. You bring a unique perspective to your reactions because you have that extra bit of knowledge in the art that very few other reactors have. But yeah, these two Equalizer films (with one on the way, I think) are something else. The second one is quite a bit different. The action doesn't really ramp up until Act III, but it's still a good story.
The song that is playing in the home Depot in the final scene where he takes out all those guys. That songs from the original equalizer TV series from the '80s.
The scene when he is sitting across from the Russian. OMG. Both actors Washington, and Csokas. They could of made the whole first 2 acts about them taking about their pasts, and how they came to this point, and it would still be riveting. Man, that scene the tension so thick you need a sword to cut it not a knife.
Thanks for reacting to this. I hope you will go on to Equalizer 2.
Putting Denzel Washington in a movie means I'm going to enjoy it. Everything from Glory and Virtuosity to Deja Vu and The Equalizer movies are some of my favorite movies. Man On Fire is easily the best of them for me.
I saw this and Book of Eli knowing nothing what either were about and both of them have become some of my favorites.
I know everyone goes for the action packed classics, but another Denzel performance that I think you will especially enjoy is: Inside Man (A Spike Lee Joint) an underrated and often forgotten classic. 🤘
This is one of those films that you can watch over and over again. Which i have done.
bruh. you gotta watch man on fire. its denzel's coldest role. its the pinnacle of this style of movie. dude is a demon in that.
Noted my g!
@@JamesVSCinema..I just had to second that suggestion. Man On Fire is up there with Training Day..!
I watched Man on Fire so many times as a kid with my dad but it's been a long time since I saw it last.
I 100% agree he's my favourite of those you listed
Although I think John Wick 1 is a better overall film, Equalizer is definitely my favourite protagonist, then Nobody, then Wick, then Bourne
Denzel makes every single one of his characters feel believable. Like that’s a real person. His actions and motives feel authentic. As legendary as Denzel is when he is on screen it’s like all that stardom fades away and he is who he portrays. Sounds like the basics of what acting is but when you break it down who really does it better than Denzel?
I can’t help but feel like James would enjoy Riders of Justice starring Mads Mikkelsen.
19:53 I’ve replayed that moment like a thousand times it happens so quick and it’s so badass
And here I thought this movie was going to be about a guy who figured out his super powers had to do with sound equalizing and always knowing the perfect way to balance a stereo system in seconds. Throwing a party to show off your new entertainment system, but it sounds kinda flat? Here comes The Equalizer. New car and the bass just isn't pumping? The Equalizer says, "Only doing my job citizen." No speakers shall ever go unequalized again. Turns out it was just another shooty guy.
Lmfao bro where was THAT trailer?
It was funny that you brought up the comparison with Jason Bourne after one of Marton Csokas/Teddy's scenes, because one of Jason Bourne's 'victims' in 'The Bourne Supremacy' was another Marton Csokas character.
This is a great movie. I happy that you are watching it and reacting to it.
Gotta do part 2 broski 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Love how he sets his watch
Brawl In Cell Block 99, bro. Needs to be put on your "to watch" list.
Vince Vaughn of all people is the brutally efficient bad-ass protagonist. No comedic tics or quirks, man is a straight-up beast and his acting is really very good. Don Johnson shows up in a showy cameo and chews the scenery, which was [bleeping] awesome!
Vince Vaughn almost always plays a hyper, comedic version of himself. Not in this. He is scary af. IRL, dude is 6'5" and weighs 240 - a big intimidating fella.
In this movie, he is brutally savage.
Nobody in the US makes good B movies anymore. Brawl In Cell Block 99 is a great B movie. Watch it!
Hey it's Johnny Crowder. Can't recall ever seeing him in something not Justified.
Denzel has the best hand combat coordination & his character demeanor A+
You love Denzel, your parents love Denzel. I think everyone on the planet loves Denzel. The man is a treasure and I've never seen a bad turn from him. He's in my top five
Denzel is basically speedrunning the game here.
I really hope they continue with this storytelling in the upcoming 3rd film.
The Equalizer is just a character who Power Leveled through the Main Campaign of Life and all thats left is the low lvl side quests. : >
Virtuosity form 1995 with Russell Crowe as the villain is a forgotten Denzel gem. Also, Courage Under Fire is definitely worth a watch.
Have you seen Glory? That movie is brilliant! That film is one of the best movies every made.
Slow clap. I agree. Second this recommendation!
I haven’t!
@@JamesVSCinema Sir,this film is a must. Its my favorite role by Mr. Washington!
@@JamesVSCinema It's a fantastic movie all around. Great acting, great characters, great directing, great camera work, and the movie score will give you goosebumps!!
Denzel is one of the GOAT's no question. So many good movies and performances
At the end of the movie, They pimped that Moby "New Dawn Fades" soundtrack from 1995s "Heat" Great song choice.
Your definitely right everything you said you are very right.💯
The soundtrack for the final battle is Vengeance by Zack hamsey
One of my favorite movies
I really really love this movie and this type of movie where it's just some random guy you know nothing about him something bad happens and he decimates all Taken is the same way Nobody and John Wick. They all have that type of genre and I love it this is why you never judge a book by its cover you have no idea who people are.
I loved this movie! I was a great fan of the tv show from the 1980s and this movie did it justice!
The modern 'normal' man revenge movie like this, 'Nobody' and others are a genre on its own and pretty much got started, or revived, by Taken in 2008. But they in fact go at least back to Death Wish from 1974 starring Charles Bronson (the harmonica man from Once Upon A Time In The West))
Deja Vu 2006, also a good Denzel movie. There is a sequel to the Equalizer which is amazing on it's own.. Denzel is known for rejecting all sequels.. but he liked the script so much he agreed to do it.
Soundtrack is from Zack Hemsey - his stuff is fire. Highly recommend. The song from the Home Depot scene is “Vengeance”
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i remember when the TV series came out. I was enthusiastic to see it. It was good. Edward Woodward played a great retired operative who just wanted to help people with difficult situations. I always imagined an updated version. Denzel is great in the part.