Green Beret Reacts to The Equalizer | Beers and Breakdowns

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[@FNGACADEMY]

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[@aaronhebb1]

The Equalizer technically came out WAY earlier than John Wick. This movie is based on a television series from the 1980s. Denzel is perfect for this role which is very different from John Wick.

[@LibranSoldierofFortune]

Was gonna say that lol

[@anthonyramirez9003]

Yup, it was actually a high rated show for CBS I believe.

[@jimforrestal4218]

Dammit, I was gonna say that

[@TheEndOfNowhere]

Waaaaaaaaay! I watched it as a kid.

[@SpicyMilk_ttv]

Denzel is by far one of my favorite actors. Man on Fire is still by far one of my favorite roles he played. "I wish you had more time" scene kills me

[@FNGACADEMY]

Denzel is a goat

[@Topgunphoto]

Totally agree, Man on Fire was just kick ass and what every parent wants to be able to do to anyone who touches their kids.

[@snowbear163]

You're the president? THE president??

[@rafd6024]

100%

[@SpicyMilk_ttv]

@@Topgunphoto being a parent, I agree full heartedly.

[@tedbosquez19]

Denzel is a beast of an actor … a generational talent …

[@nathan-ls8yw]

his son as well

[@snowbear163]

@@nathan-ls8yw I loved Tenet. I thought it was amazing.

[@nathan-ls8yw]

@@snowbear163 ikr

[@chrisspencer6502]

Definitely I'm surprised they haven't done man on fire. That's a beast of a movie.

[@JayT1984]

Hell yea hate when they compare movies I like both movies

[@calvincross5471]

So to give some context about this movie not doing well financially. After looking it up this movie made 192 million at the box office on a 55 million budget. The first John Wick made 86 million on a 22-30 million dollar budget, so looking at these numbers, they both did extremely well at the box office. Now the Wick series has more movies at the moment, equalizer will have the 3rd one coming out this year. So in my opinion both movies have done very well for themselves. Wick gets a little more talk because of the insane actions sequences where Equalizer has suspense and intrigue to back it up.

[@TheMtVernonKid]

you are correct the main thing is making back your budget both did

[@ViperChief117]

The Equalizer starring Denzel Washington is boss. Easily one of my favorite action films of all time. The end fight in the Warehouse is amazing. Lol

[@Lawman212]

I like the equalizer more than John Wick. Denzel just seems to be a more interesting person than the John Wick character. And the equalizer is based in the real world versus the cartoon environment of John Wick.

[@DamienBlade]

I think John Wick landed so well is because Keanu trained so hard to do his stunts, fight scenes, and gun handling. Denzel is the GOAT for sure, but he can't physically do what Keanu does. And the fact that they use long, uncut takes in John Wick really shows off the action.

[@THEYLOVELEON]

I agree, even though denzel done all his stunts he opted for realistic street style combat that ends very quickly

[@sirmonkey1985]

equalizer is based on a tv series from 1985, which they do a fan fare tie into a previous movie Denzel did in 2004 called Man on Fire. production also started before John Wick. because of Equalizer they were forced to use an insane advertisement budget on John Wick to over shadow it. once you learn about his wife in the second movie, the people he hangs around and why he's a "fixer" makes sense.

[@snowbear163]

And Man On Fire is a remake from a movie in the 1980s starring Scott Glenn. Scott was in Training Day as Roger and Courage Under Fire as that reporter with Denzel.

[@jarrettgreen7628]

Y'all beat me to it.

[@Jeffro5564]

Wait till third movie where shit gets real and he unchains himself and does 1 man battle against Italian mafia

[@sam-kx3ty]

Hmm

[@scotth5038]

Also I second Man on Fire. His journey is worthy.

[@snowbear163]

I saw it in the theater twice, it was that good.

[@bryanleggett1249]

Kevin Nash, Lance Reddick, Ian mcShane and many more. John Wick 1 had many high level stars doing small roles with only 1 or 2 scenes.

[@chrisislas4918]

Fun fact, John Wick was directed by Keanu Reeves former matrix stunt double Chad Stahelski as a passion project to explore gun fu in movies and co-directed by David Leitch who was Brad Pitt's former stunt double. Leitch went on to make Nobody and Bullet Train through their joint production company. 1:39

[@FNGACADEMY]

nice! all pretty damn good movies

[@Jeffro5564]

Chad was also stunt double of brendon lee in the crow. All scenes where you didn’t see Brendon face was all Chad including the scene where he puts make up on. He shot all scenes after Brendon death

[@Anakinskywalkerfan1]

Keanu reeves is such a good actor

[@alchemicalsoul]

Everyone refuses to admit that Keanu is a terrible actor. Stunts, off the charts though. What's most prolific about this film is Robert's balance of his dark and light. He highlights that a warrior submits to his darkness, to do good which balances the scales. But it comes at a cost. When Teddy says "you mark me as a sentimental man Mr. McCall..." He was unassuming to everyone because he is actually a good man doing dark deeds against dark men. 🖖🏾

[@Silirion]

Keanu is an awesome dude. Not the best actor I've seen. Heart and dedication I would say is what makes him stand out.

[@alchemicalsoul]

@@Silirion Go rewatch Matrix... Same guy in EVERY film

[@vanessa-8375]

Imagine Denzel and Keanu in a movie adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing...it exists...

[@Maj_Kasul]

And it rocks

[@politicallyinsensitive4200]

The Equalizer was based on atv show from the 80's my dad used to watch. In that show I think the guy was British intelligence or SAS. Also, yes honey is a natural antibiotic but boiling it will probably just give you a real nice burn to deal with as well.

[@FNGACADEMY]

makes sense

[@presidentscroob3044]

The amount of one liners this show has is epic…Home Depot challenge…

[@erivera700]

So if you watch the making of the movie, they have the fight coordinator say how his whole aim was to not waste movement or energy. He said Denzel isn't some young guy that's going to be jumping and throwing and falling. The aim of his scenes were minimalist in complexity with maximum effectiveness. I was just like, makes sense.

[@snowbear163]

Equalizer is another Antoine Fuqua film. Den of Thieves, Training Day, Brooklyn's Finest, Olympus Has Fallen, and Terminal List. I hope you do Brooklyn's Finest at some point and tell us if the way cops are in the film is accurate. It's my favorite cop movie.

[@Eros565]

“Just launch a rocket at his b**** ass.” Man I almost died laughing 😂. I love these videos! Keep up the Seal Team breakdowns, it’s so cool watching actual operators analyze the tactics shown in one of my favorite shows 🔥.

[@Mike0405H]

John wick has better action Equalizer has better story / dialogue As much as I love kianu, I don’t think he’d have been able to pull off “YOU DONT KNOW WHAT DEATH IS!!!”

[@Sun-Warrior1911]

More dog lovers watch John Wick.

[@MaximumNewbage]

You guys are hyping denzel too much. Yes he can act. But he is rocking the most meh dad bod imaginable, and we're supposed to believe he can move like a one man army? We can easily tell he cant, because they cut 2 to 5 times for every single move he does. The dude is fat, slow, and clumsy. And because he's fat slow and clumsy, every action scene has a seizure-inducing amount of rapid fire cuts to hide how fat, slow, and clumsy he is.

[@_eclipz_]

I love em both, they're different in my eyes. Wouldn't compare them. Also, the Equalizer was a TV show back in the 80's remember watching it as a kid :) Think the actor that starred in it was Edward Woodward.

[@noncthibodeaux1834]

19:17 as a chef, I would think it’s a consumée, which is a very high end clarified broth. The clearer we can get it, the more we charge 😂 there are a couple of Michelin restaurants that do a perfectly clear tomato soup. Plus, by creating a “raft” as we call it, you add a lot of flavor. Now, is any housewife, no matter how rich, making a consommée for dinner? No. Lol

[@Last_Chance.]

One of my all time favorite movies

[@user-kl3lg7tf3n-anx1ous]

Fun fact-there was n Australian (I think?) company about 15 years ago that introduced medical wound dressings impegnated in honey to promote healing. No idea if they're still available today.

[@narendradatla4177]

16:36 👨‍⚕️here we use medical grade honey all the time in wound care clinics helps with inflammation and wound healing .

[@azazelfostercluck2472]

Honey has been used to treat wounds for thousands of years. However boiling it is probably a bad idea as it kills a lot of the good stuff.

[@sockpocketpre-alpha8258]

yall should do The Raid: Redemption, classic swat/martial arts movie

[@Fin.mint.]

Dan actually pays to be in these movies, just like he did for Lone Survivor. Also, Dan won a vast majority of his money playing poker, and from his Dad.

[@FNGACADEMY]

allegedly

[@Fin.mint.]

@@FNGACADEMY 😂😂😂 Y'all make me laugh so much. Helps me get through my police academy lol

[@king1203M]

😂😂😂😂 he got a trust by his dad. That it is. Poker bro. Yeah i make money from playing the lotterY

[@mikeg3754]

Not sure how this flew under your radar. It's a great movie. The second one is good as well. Waiting for the third and final one to be released this year.

[@midoriiyahebi3535]

The movie that Abel’s referring to is White House Down, starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Fox. Other being Olympus Has Fallen, which, if I’m not mistaken, they (the guys who made it) decided to not release it around the same month as WHD thus they had to release it at a later date in terms of not competing against it. With all that aside, I’m in love with the Filipino martial arts being demonstrated by Denzel, thanks to Dan Inosanto who also trained him for the other film, Book of Eli, another epic film I do recommend. Although I would love to have you guys watch Olympus Has Fallen, you guys might find a familiar face, as Johnny Tran’s in there by the way. 😊

[@JayDubb3BCT]

Abel is back! Hands down this is a good action flick! Thanks for the fun episode Gentlemen! 🇺🇲🤘🏼

[@nobody-ly9ef]

Yes ..honey, especially, manuka honey is used on wounds.

[@higher005]

The element of surprise. The bag guys never expected the immediate level of violence that was brought.

[@ronald6539]

I feel like equalizer is better then John wick imo

[@ahazureus]

Hey FNG Green Beret fellows? He did use another "G.U.N.", A Nail-G.U.N. is a g.u.n. But hey, that's just me. Cheers to ya Mates. The "Guy" (Marton Csokas) was something like, Ex-K.G.B. or at least former F.S.B. and he not "Psychic", just eat-up-with suspicion.

[@jackwilson2353]

Holy crap! You fellas really don’t understand the computer thingy and Google do you? The Equalizer was first by approximately FORTY YEARS. It started as a successful tv series back in the 1980’s starring Edward Woodward.

[@nobody-ly9ef]

This was a funny episode.....you both cracked me up.

[@peter_2a]

Unrelated to this specific video, but I swear I remember a video where Buck talks a little about sere and dogs. Memory is fuzzy, but I believe he was critiquing how some show/movie tried to escape a k9 search party. Something along the lines of moving in a flower pattern to confuse/frustrate the handler. Does anybody remember what video that might be?

[@navodabeyasinghe8599]

In my country’s traditional medicine there are a lot of methods like that. For an example when my country was fighting the brits they were carrying a food we call kavum. Brits thought it was because we love to eat that but apperently the fungi grown on the kavum helped to fight the infection on wounds. Probably no one cares but thought some people may like to know

[@andrecharlebois705]

Volcano and Dante's Peak: 1997. Yeah they come in pairs. It's weird.

[@eduardoandres5989]

hahahaha if my rich friend fed me a bowl of water.......!! Dan...brazilian.....bilbo baggins....babayega.... that was hilarious dude! cheers guys, from an actual brazilian!

[@davidkirk6572]

Actually, The Equalizer did really well at the box office, followed by 2 sequels.

[@johannesdolch]

You gotta do "Where Eagles Dare!" with Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton.

[@FoxholeIndustries]

The equalizer is a massive franchise. What are you guys talking about?

[@Heis_NotHere]

Who would have guessed their biggest beef with this awesome movie was a bowl of soup LOL

[@thelastboyscout6790]

The equalizer was a dark tv show from the 80's, the intro alone was scary. Also in the "ex-military going hardcore" style, you should watch the movie LARRY BROWN.

[@teufeldritch]

The Equalizer movies are based off the 1980's tv show of the same name.

[@BMWReigns]

Finally! I have been waiting for this. You guys are the best. Great content, and unlike a lot of youtubers, you actually interract, and ask what the fans want.

[@JeremyBell]

Antibacterial = Antibiotic XD Love you guys, but that was funny.

[@SemperFi_EDC_Guy]

John Wick doesn't cut every other second. Keanu busted his ass to get in shape 4 that role. Denzel didn't.

[@intricateinc8566]

*All this craziness in the world lately with gender and role selection , can't wait for Equalizer 3 starring Oprah* Edit: "Feed me a bowl of water" LMFAO

[@FNGACADEMY]

lmao

[@jonnyb2774]

Honey is so antibacterial, that in the UK, we don’t even have a best by date on it. Amazing stuff.

[@staceytoepfert7684]

The Equalizer was a TV show back in the late 80’s early 90’s

[@Sun-Warrior1911]

6:43 This is an excellent example of the Equalizer being a better assassin than Wick. He is far more creative then Wick IMO.

[@un-trackable5705]

Should I do 92G reacts to the bullshit they are about to meet in the real world?

[@FNGACADEMY]

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[@mr.j8568]

Under the Radar or not, there's no way I'm picking John Wick over The Equalizer. I never got on that train.

[@gameocalypse6040]

I think John Wick became/is more popular because it's more "ACTION!!!!!!!!!" The equalizer movies are more" action", with a shrug. Both Keanu and Denzel handle their roles well, but both characters are very different - yet very efficient at how they deal with their opponents. I feel Denzel's character is more cautious and methodical while Keanu's Wick rolls into every fight scene like a freight train, which I think is more of what action movies fans are looking for in an action flick. I personally love both and look forward to seeing the third equalizer in a few weeks (as well as tour reviews of 2 and 3)! Also - for any who haven't but liked this movie, watch Denzel in "Man on Fire"

[@sirmonkey1985]

it's more popular because it's essentially the Fast and furious of brainless action movies and because they spent more money on advertising then the entire budget of the movie. they're great movies and i enjoyed them but it's still brainless entertainment.

[@gameocalypse6040]

@@sirmonkey1985 agreed

[@tlevans62]

You guys should cover "Safe House" with Denzel. Good film, lots of action.

[@wolfofasgardhobbies6483]

Morning FNG academy, I'm enlisting in the National Guard and I'm considering trying for Special Forces after I've been in for a while and I want to thank you for your content and tips for Special Forces readiness and training tips

[@tillmen4444]

You can go in for it as well

[@Krater84]

AFAIK, your chances of getting into NG SF group without prior AD SF service are not great.

[@tillmen4444]

@@Krater84 its the same as any other 18x

[@Krater84]

@@tillmen4444 But you can only go 18x on your first contact, no?

[@tillmen4444]

@@Krater84 if you're civilian or if you are previously another branch

[@topherthered]

Equalizer did great. They're working on the 3rd film. Also it was based on an idea from a 1985 TV show.

[@haldorasgirson9463]

Deep Impact and Armageddon. Identical premise. The financial winner was the inferior movie. Go figure.

[@snowbear163]

Dante's Peak and Volcano.

[@jasonwilliams4159]

Equalizer may not have been as popular as John Wick however it’s still made enough money for them to make a part two

[@CrazyGamerJC-YT]

you guys gota do Jack Reacher next if you have not already

[@FoxholeIndustries]

Do you guys know anything about movies?

[@marcoosvald8429]

You guys never fail to crack me up

[@morphine777morph5]

Isn't Dan Brazilian the guy who failed to become a navy seal and his whole personality is that he could of been one

[@snowbear163]

Yeah in his mind since he passed Hell Week he was basically in. I guess he thinks once you pass Hell Week you just sit around in the house all day kicking back and getting paid.

[@chrisklassen8496]

The Man From Nowhere came out in 2010 and it is epic.

[@rogerwood5228]

The Koreans know how to do it.

[@KillMonger592]

When it comes to using the environment to kill nobody beats frank castle from the Punisher series... lol Dude goes up against knife fighters with a leather belt Offs a bunch of Russians with bar bells n kettle bells Hell he'll take your shid n kill u with it... strangles guys with their suit tie😂

[@SemperFi_EDC_Guy]

Yup, and Jon Berethal (similar to Keanu but Jon is better in real life) is a BEAST at the Taran Tactical range. Dude busts his arse training! After I saw clips of him working hours on just reloads, I had a new respect for him.

[@THRE3KINGZStudios3kz]

Have you lot did the movie “Nobody?”

[@MZ-bl6wg]

One thing I like much more about the equalizer isis John learned his skill set from the Romanian wrestling orphanage deal, no military , no explanation of how he is Kia the world best , seems much more fantastical but I do love it. The Equalizer we get these little Easter eggs through the series he started in the Army “rose fast” it’s mentioned he strives in everything to be the very best hw can, he fights with absolute conviction of his values , that after a long time in the very highest level of the military which being Army im assuming he went DELTA force and he followed the natural profession of US Special Operations ajd ened more money and fair pay for the skill, he the. Went into “the Agency “ at the very highest level , then a CA assassin avenging his friend and cked I up corruption. I did like in 2 hours he uses a SOF rifle tricked out eh uh he would , fibrin. All these gunner. Eventually don’t last . With ALL of these levels of training and experince in everything , it makes sense he does why hwy does. 8i I’ve yesterday story. Becasue wee are have a ton of US SOCOM legends absolute marching at hat turn 45 , 50get less active but could still destroy anyone if it came to it.

[@hawaiivolcanosquad3322]

What is happening is simply film distribution companies competing wit each other, trying to snuff out the competition by scheduling a release to deny the competition the opportunity to maximize their theatrical revenue.

[@jonahking9738]

Nice review but there was so many scenes that were definitely worthy of being reviewed! Like when mccall breaks a guys neck with his book, or when he disarms the two corrupt police officers, or when mccall fights tate fletchers character which proves difficult. Those would have been great to review!

[@kimberlyhaas1]

there is a 2nd equalizer and this september the 3rd is coming out! this series is a masterpiece! you need to watch every detail to enjoy and understand the movie! also watch the behind the scenes of the makings of the movie! it's so amazing.

[@warrenbfeagins]

"Imagine if that's your dad." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I would've liked to see a breakdown on the scene where Teddy comes to Robert's apartment. As Robert reveals to Teddy he doesn't believe he's a cop, Teddy comes back up the stairs and as he does this, Robert closes the distance and takes a tactically advantageous position. It's a pretty cool scene.

[@wubranch1]

They didn’t intend for him to go Home Depot. He was supposed to meet them in the exact kind of place you suggested. Robert chose to abandon meet and go after the hostages.

[@zshakur]

I love them both. I'd argue Equalizer is more grounded in reality than John Wick. Also, Equalizer is more about one man helping helpless people. John Wick is just out for vengeance. Equalizer is an amazing movie!!! Can't wait for part 2!!!

[@TyMcLeod]

look here, Mr. Buck. you have to at least throw 3 to 4 guys on Tim Kennedy to take him out. The first time I met and shook Tim’s hand, I thought he was a giant. He easily wins a 1v2 against most guys.

[@Noble713]

@19:15....BRUH......I'm also not a fan of soup. My Japanese wife makes miso soup as a side dish ALL the time.....and yeah, it's just a bowl of yellow flavored water with a small amount of scrambled egg floating in it. It's not BAD...it's just....pointless to me, and simply makes extra dishes to wash. What a waste of energy.

[@KillMonger592]

The only reason to look forward to Sundays these days ❤

[@FNGACADEMY]

let's go!

[@alfredstimoli2590]

Hi guys, don't know if it's already been mentioned........ Equalizer was based on a TV series from the 1970's. John Wick on the other hand was inspired by an incident when Marcus Lutrell (Lone Survivor) chased down the guys who shot and killed his dog DASY in the middle of the night.

[@zshakur]

Dude that's real life! He's in a city of millions. It's extremely possible that a person could know a bunch of folks with life changing situations. As far as the ring, it could have been that he just wanted to hurt her by taking it. It's a show of power.

[@selderane]

"The Equalizer" didn't work out... A trilogy and new television series later...

[@SAR0311]

White House Down and Olympus Has Fallen are the two movies they were trying to compare. Two more movies that had a similar premise was Deep Impact and Armageddon. There's a ton of others though.

[@MrDman21]

People only know about the Denzel Washington movies and that garbage Queen Latifah show. But the OG TV show The Equalizer started it all back in the 80s with Sir Edward Woodward.

[@dannygreenland4853]

John Wick and Equalizer are both great movies I prefer the John Wick movies over the Equalizer movies but still, both are great, White House Down is the movie u were talking about with Channing Tatum and Jamie Fox as the President

[@SHTFdan]

It’s funny how you guys make a comment about the soup and ask where’s the lamb chops? No lie equalizer 2 there’s a scene where rich people were cooking lamb chops and in a later scene Denzel makes a joke about soup

[@nobody-ly9ef]

Truth..... a lot of people with real money don't advertise it.....good point.....maybe that's why the rich friends were serving water for dinner.

[@markacamacho]

What are you talking about? The equalizer made far more money, 192.3 million, compared to John wich at 86 million. Also, the old Equalizer was a tv show back in 1985. For one of you being special forces, you are tore up from the floor up but I still love your channel.

[@djcruiselover3827]

I know this is over a year ago, but are you honestly trying to tell me that you don’t think that the equalizer was a popular movie? I mean, they made three of them and spun off a TV show.

[@dannypqliar8763]

There's another connection with John Wick, actually. The song you hear around the 25:10 mark ('Before I Die Alone') is also on the John Wick 2 soundtrack, at the end, when Keanu runs from all the assassins in Central Park ;)

[@williamflowers9435]

The fact that Keanu Reeves actually trained with Taran Butler and didn’t look like Steven Seagal shooting people was a big factor… and then all the custom TTI guns in the Sequels. Taran made out big, too… $2500 for Glocks and $7000+ for the 2011s

[@dylanhopkins5934]

Funny enough, The Equalizer was actually pretty successful. It made more money than John Wick 1 did, and the 3rd movie is coming out this year. The 2nd one in the series is also really good. Not sure why the franchise isn't talked about more but it does seem to be gaining more popularity lately I've noticed. John Wick's action scenes and gunfu was pretty damn popular though. Still is really, and you can tell it inspired a lot of other movies down the line. The Equalizer, while good, didn't really revolutionize the action genre quite like John Wick did.

[@ronnieingle6816]

Also i enjoyed this movie but #2 was even better...in my soldier opinion

[@FoxholeIndustries]

The equalizer is amazing. It’s not hands down John wick. They are different. They are both great.

[@whoislikegod3391]

This movie was far better than John Wick in terms of action, acting, and story. The soundtrack was excellent, we got more than another "BADASS WHITE GUY" action movie trope. The fights made sense unlike JW, I can't wait to see the final chapter in the series. Ever since "Taken" these type of movies been on the rise, glad to see at least one depiction of a strong "black" male lead.

[@davidkirba3191]

Crazy how you said equalizer went under the radar and how it didn't do well when john wiick 1 only made 86 million and equalizer made 192 million . Your research department is lousy.

[@bandwaaybandwaay7374]

Equalizer 1 reminds me of Taken They missed their chance to bring both films together. Liam and Denzel’s characters are both retired CIA operatives and in their first films, they take down sex rings