The Equalizer
The Equalizer
| 18 September 1985 (USA)
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  • Reviews
    KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.
    Tayloriona Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.
    Bluebell Alcock Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies
    Jemima It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.
    sktn77a@aol.com I loved this show and I loved Edward Woodward as "Callan". He would have been phenomenal in the Equalizer........ when he was 15-20 years younger. Unfortunately, he was really just too old to be the tough guy battling crooks and thugs on this show.Enjoy it, just don't take it too seriously. Denzel is also approaching retirement for this role, too. Hopefully, the Equalizer II will be his last.
    Viktor Vedmak (realvedmak) This show actually had decent idea for story. Some sort of ex-vet decides he wants to help people, places ad in newspaper, sets up answering machine and starts helping people. Mostly for free, which begs question of what does he live on, and how does he finance stupid amount of gear he uses in few episodes, but oh well.Where it falls apart is terrible writing. Main actor is actually decent actor, so its not his fault show is horrible. Rest of the cast are neither here nor there. Some can act, somewhat, rest act like its their first time, which it might have been.I survived 11 episodes of it gradually declining in quality before it became more akin to bad comedy than anything entertaining. Episode #12 "Reign of Terror" is about some street gang and it is by far worst written TV show episode out of everything I have seen in last few years. If you are considering getting this show, I strongly advise watching this episode first to see if this is something that will appeal to you or whether to give this garbage a pass.
    ca-correa3 Edward Woodward did a fantastic job in The Equalizer series back in the mid 80's, I probably watched every one of them, and now, on HBO, the Five Days series also features Mr. Woodward, playing the grand father of the missing lady.I noticed this October 16th 2007.I thought it was interesting, he is one of those actors who has the ability to deliver a performance without showing like an acting job, a true natural. Another great component for The Equalizer's great outcome, in my opinion, was the fact the he delivered justice in a way that unfortunately is not possible in real life, but at the end of each episode you would feel good about it.
    chenaultli When I was a kid growing up in the 50's and 60's,my absolute favorite show was "Have Gun Will Travel"! I am constantly amazed that no one makes the connection between Robert McCall and Paladin! I fully enjoyed "The Equalizer" program;it was ,in fact,one of my favorites during it's run; and ,at one point,I suddenly realized why I enjoyed it so much. It is a modern,updated version of "Have Gun Will Travel" They are both exceedingly well done and complement one another beautifully. In both programs,we see an individual who is attempting to redeem himself for past sins.Each takes the same tact. They elect to use the expertise they have acquired to aid those who are beyond the traditional means of support provided by society at large. In both we see not the typical blustering hero,but a man with flaws and imperfections,doing the best he can to help others,while redeeming his own soul! Well done-Very well done