The Equalizer - MOVIE REACTION!!

[@zacharybartolo5111]

I really love that not a single person in the movie figures out who or what he is. He’s just a ghost tormenting them for reasons they can’t comprehend.

[@daek6601]

I like 3 things. 1. Blind Wave 2. Reactions 3. Denzel Washington

[@leolegendario1]

"Thats just one thing!" - Aaron

[@sombrashadow0013]

Having seen all three movies, Denzel is no action Hero, he's a horror movie villain😂😂😂 Mf pulling up behind people like Jason and shit

[@ctcentralinfo]

It's more practical and realistic as an assassin.

[@k.delpino1124]

By EQ3, he's considered as an Angel of Death. No joke whatsoever about that.

[@gummybearchewy5444]

I did not realized they had made a 3rd one so I have something to watch now.

[@warrenwiley5656]

@@gummybearchewy5444 I was a little disappointed with 2, but just recently watched Equalizer 3, It's very good.

[@gummybearchewy5444]

@@warrenwiley5656 as someone who also thought the second film while still good was a dip in quality I am glad to hear that.

[@dannymartial7997]

I frickin LOVE Equalizer. It's criminal that this series isn't nearly as popular as John Wick, because I like it more. Everyone talks about "the pencil" with John Wick, but in Equalizer, every scene IS the pencil scene.

[@ruslanshavkatov466]

John wick is definitely better when it comes to action and choreography

[@TheRealFalkerry]

​​@@ruslanshavkatov466your argument is right but unfortunately, Denzel Washington.

[@metalhead522]

@@TheRealFalkerryDenzel Washington isn’t Keanu Reeves, so your point means shit

[@eighteen-naked-cowboys]

they're very different movies so its not really applicable. Equalizer is a vigilante, John Wick is an assassin.

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

I like The Equalizer because it's a bit more realistic. I like John Wick, but no one could survive the damage the character has endured, Baba Yaga or not, but you roll with it.

[@jay6871]

Denzel kills it in this trilogy

[@mrwatermelo50]

watched it like 3 or 4 times its so good

[@whiteknight8734]

Yeah like literally, he kills everyone in the trilogy 😅😂

[@MrCarlBackhausen]

Haha! Funny punny!

[@vkdeen7570]

​@@whiteknight8734except that 1 kid...

[@h2ohydrox]

​@@vkdeen7570 yeah, just like Omar Little.

[@OctoStar20]

PLEASE watch the sequels, Denzel is a beast in these movies

[@flaggerify]

There are too many other movies.

[@rena-sans]

there are 2 more, I hope they watch it!

[@sheryll1536]

I hope they do

[@ReelRai]

Denzel is one of those guys that just has that look that can terrify anyone. Like he's the good guy in this movie, but when he gives you that stare he's a hundred times more terrifying than the villain.

[@jennalud4748]

And still handsome....

[@Illvester42]

Book of Eli and Man on Fire are dope. Man on Fire could easily be the same character, in many ways the Equalizer movie series feels like a spiritual successor to Man on Fire. Book of Eli has some great shots.

[@idrc1415]

I'm pretty sure his character has ocd. That's why he places everything the way he does, and then closes and opens the door a few times before locking it and taking care of the men. Also why he times everything. Certain tasks need to take a certain amount of time.

[@Razzledazzle72]

I always thought it was memorizing locations and sounds so he can identify if something was moved or opened, but your reason makes more sense

[@NeonDart]

Weaponized OCD

[@kaiser_suzi_]

@@Razzledazzle72 I always thought it was a little of both...OCD and being alert.

[@charlie53echo]

Denzel confirmed it was OCD.

[@AbeVicious]

Also, he doesn't shake girls' hand and prefers a fist bump.

[@RenThraysk]

Man Of Fire is a much watch. Probably why he was picked to for Equalizer.

[@NovusIgnis]

Yeah when he's interrogating Harbour's character, you really see the Man on Fire in him coming out.

[@jennalud4748]

And he never wins Grammy or Oscars for those parts!

[@erbrte]

Oh man I hope we react to the whole series, it's such a fun one!

[@jadefire2817]

Csokas and Washington play off of one another perfectly in the restaurant scene! "What do you see when you look at me?" and Denzel's ever so subtle change of expression.................*chef's kiss!* Great reaction as always , guys!

[@marciasilva549]

I love that scene! Gives me chills every single time. He's just dead in the eyes.

[@KyleS3m3noff]

It was so weird seeing Csokas in this (and then later as a Baron on Into The Badlands). Like any New Zealander of a certain age, the guy will always be the stereotypically nerdy, bookish, shy Doctor Leonard Dodds from soap opera, Shortland Street.

[@marcusmcgill4423]

@@KyleS3m3noff Eric mentions Lord of the Rings and Csokas was in the trilogy.

[@Iceskyguy]

The Equalizer is one of my favourite films ever. I love it and the trilogy so much, and this one blows me away every time I go back to it. The performance, the choreography, the score, all phenomenal. Denzel freaking crushes it and as someone with OCD, this character was really relatable with his patterns and habits. Really well done. Great to see you guys react to it, hope to see you react to the other two

[@doodoo5594]

david harbour did such a good job as the crooked cop who was just so out of his depth dealing with these 2 insane ex-assassins 😂

[@NovusIgnis]

I think when it comes to Denzel Washington, it's "The Book of Eli" for me. I think that's his best movie ever. He has a great performance, and the story itself is phenomenal. "Man on Fire" I think is my second favorite of his movies. It's very much in the same vein as this one. Remember the Titans is also great. Honestly though, you can never really go wrong with Denzel Washington.

[@jim6214]

How about "Inside Man"?

[@wpollock1]

So right.....love these, though......

[@blacksheep_edge1412]

For me Man on Fire is #1, Book of Eli is also up there.

[@Spacebroiler]

When i think of Denzel Washington, i think of "Training Day" because there is a Reason why he got his Oscar for this! Greetings from Germany.

[@Huntress59]

Melissa Leo is the Oscar winner who was playing Bill Pullmans wife . Check out The Fighter with Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale (won Oscar) and Amy Adam’s if you want to see more of Melissa Leo (won Oscar ). Great movie . True story .

[@RaptorNX01]

there is a quote from Terry Pratchett's book "Men At Arms" that I feels perfectly describes Robert. "If you have to look along the shaft of an arrow from the wrong end, if a man has you entirely at his mercy, then hope like hell that man is an evil man. Because the evil like power, power over people, and they want to see you in fear. They want you to know you're going to die. So they'll talk. They'll gloat. They'll watch you squirm. They'll put off the moment of murder like another man will put off a good cigar. So hope like hell your captor is an evil man. A good man will kill you with hardly a word."

[@9709Nick]

Flight is such an awesome movie, and there is another one with his kid in a hospital and a heart disease, that is another amazing movie

[@biswojyoti1]

no mater what movie denzel does, he is always captivating

[@caseygraham]

I think Denzel is the best or one of the best actors to get to do a fantastic "calm, matter-of-fact, threatening demeanor."

[@ProgressiveRoxx]

In Kung Fu legends there is a type of character known as a "Hidden Master". This is usually someone who, after a lifetime of training and battle has reached the absolute pinnacle of their skills, but grown weary of violence and just wants to live a peaceful, secluded life, maybe as a farmer or some other menial job. In the stories, they usually are disturbed from their retirement by an arrogant young bad guy who doesn't look past the mild exterior and hurts someone they care about, awakeniing a sleeping dragon. The moral of the stories is usually, don't offend strangers as you never know what they may be capable of. Also, never underestimate an old warrior. They've just had more time to learn how to fight, and if they have reached old age then it's because they have never lost.

[@eatsmylifeYT]

I saw that movie. It's called "The Karate Kid".

[@k.delpino1124]

Classic TV series becoming films or film franchises and actually being successful is a rarity. One is Mission:Impossible and the other is The Equalizer. One individual to even up the odds for the innocent. Bringing the pain to the bad guys that deserve it. I loved the classic tv series (1985-1989) with the late Edward Woodward since childhood. It was revamped into a new original series with Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall/co-producer (since 2021, 3 seasons). To have this great actor/filmmaker collaboration make something like this is very rare. Denzel as McCall/co-producer and Antoine Fuqua directing didn't try to copy the show, beat for beat (except for the last shot). I saw it in the IMAX format and it became Denzel's highest grossing film ever until it's sequel outgrossed it, 4 years later.

[@AnotherScribbler]

I had to scroll far too long to find someone else that remembered the original show! I loved the premise, and it’s cool to see them setting that up here. Especially the wording in the last shot.

[@SgtTechcomDN38416]

The painting Eric was thinking of is Nighthawks by Edward Hopper.

[@caramba10]

Kudos to Aaron for recognising the Gladys Knight and the Pips song come over the PA in the Store showdown. I've watched several reactions to this movie and I think you're the only person to have made the connection (or at least mention it).

[@zipzeolocke2]

Without a single bad one out of the entire trilogy! Each are great! The third is my favorite though!

[@Scrapwood_Castle]

Mine's #2. Just the chemistry between him and Pedro Pascal

[@eatsmylifeYT]

I like the prequel but I won't say what it is because I'd be spoiling it for the reactors.

[@marcusmcgill4423]

@@eatsmylifeYT There is no prequel in this trilogy. And if you're referring to another one of Denzel's films that's similar, totally different character from Rober McCall.

[@eatsmylifeYT]

@@marcusmcgill4423 You didn't get it. It's okay.

[@brianisaksen2274]

Denzel’s top bangers: American Gangster, Training Day, Man on Fire, Equalizer, Book of Eli, Remember the Titans Honorable mentions: The Little Things, Inside Man, Manchurian Candidate, John Q, Taking of Pelham 123, Unstoppable, He Got Game I’m sure there’s some I’m forgetting but that’s a pretty good list

[@CardinaleVattene00]

You need to add “the hurricane” somewhere

[@brianisaksen2274]

@@CardinaleVattene00 oooh yea, forgot about that one! Oldie but goodie. Pretty sure I was only like 12 when that came out

[@babyfry4775]

Also Glory. He won Best Supporting Actor for Glory. Love Denzel!

[@HenryLyons]

I guess I’m showing my age when I say this 😂 but these movies are based on a popular television series of the same name “The Equalizer” from back in the 80’s starring Edward Woodward. I used to love this series. It ran for about 4 seasons.

[@alexanderthegreat5649]

A reboot currently airs with Queen Latifah... it's on about it's 3rd season.

[@fajarkurniawan9434]

@@alexanderthegreat5649 another race and gender swapped?

[@alexanderthegreat5649]

@fajarkurniawan9434 Well being based off the Denzel version not race, but gender swap. While I will say it's on a "feminist women beating up the patriarchy bad white man" agenda. Latifah is a producer on it herself and from what I remember it wasn't conceived as being swapped but the chips fell like that.

[@donstewart2145]

The Russian bad guy played by Martin Csokas who played Yorgi in XXX ,Celeborn in the lord of the rings trilogy,Into the Badlands he played Baron Quinn, and a slew of other tv and movies that escape me, also isn’t that Tait Fletcher who played Paz Vizsla in Mando as one of the mercs ?

[@jadefire2817]

He's insanely talented, isn't he? Totally under-utilized in Hollywood. I loved him in AeonFlux .

[@prathapkutty7407]

And he played that one generic Russian scientist in the amazing spider man 2

[@KyleS3m3noff]

For New Zealanders of a certain age, he will ALWAYS be the ultra-nerdy, introverted Doctor Leonard Dodds from Shortland Street.

[@vkdeen7570]

denzel is so good in so many things... but yes fallen is a special movie of his

[@faithnyou1732]

"The Equalizer 2" is my favorite, and it reveals more about his background. I think the second one is also a little more heartfelt. Great reaction, guys. ✌💙✌

[@MrMarshall62]

"Agent Mosely " an ode to Yafet Kotto who played FBI Agent Mosely in Midnight Run opposite Robert Deniro

[@TRPLD]

The antagonist in this first one is so damn good!

[@WILTH3TL]

I won’t lie, when Denzel went face to face with the guy that gave me goosebumps

[@chefskiss6179]

"...he came to ask for permission." Dang I love me some parts of this movie. That was a fun watchalong with y'all, thanks for that. And as for yer love of all things Denzel... I hope this means yer that much closer to his Deja Vu (2006).

[@Strider91]

Robert: so. . . Are these guys anyone people would miss? Would you miss em?

[@k.delpino1124]

Melissa Leo actually appeared on an episode of the original series.

[@NovusIgnis]

​@@Strider91I think the permission was more he was asking her if she thought his wife would have been okay with him doing that. Because he said later that he promised someone he loved that he would stop, and it's implied that person is his wife.

[@BruceJohnson-om5kl]

Denzel isn’t a John Wick, Wick is a villain turn Vengeful. A ex hitman for the Mafia. He fell in love and retired. But the death of his wife and the killing of his dog made him kill again. Robert helps people that can’t help themselves. He gives everyone even the worst a chance. But he kills if necessary.

[@johnbowersox738]

I loved the look on Nikolai's face when Danzel asked him what he saw when he looked at McCall.

[@JohnCulbard]

The Fallen (1998)) As a detective he uncovers the occult background of a serial killer. The Bone Collector (1999) With Denzel and Angelina Jolie, where Denzel is confined to bed as a paraplegic investigator. Déjà Vu (2006 ) Can he prevent a tragedy which has already happened? I'm stopping now because I had forgotten how many films he made that I really like.

[@kiranpunnoose2441]

The story about a troubled 12-year-old boy in Russia that Robert McCall is telling; that is Teddy's dark past.

[@k.delpino1124]

That an adversary of McCall was someone he actually knew of. Now he's face to face with him in a 'full circle' kind of way.

[@marcusmcgill4423]

@@k.delpino1124 He knew of because of the file he requested from his friend.

[@k.delpino1124]

@@marcusmcgill4423 yes. I'am aware of that. I was being cathartic.

[@Muz__27]

By the sounds of it, you guys gotta start watching more Denzel movies. Man on Fire, Training day and Book of Eli are some of the best.

[@UchihaOokami2596]

Yeah recently watched Man on Fire and my god what an amazing movie. I love Denzels interjections of questions on faith and humanity in his roles. Just does it beautifully. Another needs to be Inside Man as well.

[@Cyriuxa]

Always baffled when people so into movies and all this have never seen these bigger films.😂

[@abheetbhasin6325]

I hope u guys react to the whole trilogy,this is really a good one💯🔥👍🏼.

[@vasilverback5026]

To me after seeing all of these multiple times, when he starts closing the door multiple times before locking it, I get so hyped cuz that’s the moment he makes the choice to go back to who he was!!

[@Eastcyning]

The painting Eric's talking about at the end is probably Nighthawks by Edward Hopper

[@BruceFord-kx9sl]

I loved the British TV show version as a kid with Edward Woodward in the 80's and Robert and his cool Jag car. Guess you lot didn't get it in the States. Edwards Woodward was in a great Aussie movie called Breaker Morant, based on Australia's involvement in the Boer War in South Africa at the turn of the 20th Century. Thanks and Cheers

[@baronimhoof4042]

Actually, we did get the original in the states. My mom watched it obsessively.

[@BoshyG]

charles bronson at his best

[@ctcentralinfo]

It was an American t.v. series. It had William Zabka, "Johnny Lawrence" who played Scott McCall, Robert McCall's son.

[@Cyriuxa]

Banger intro song too.

[@anonymes2884]

_US_ TV version (you can tell by the 'z' :). For an earlier (late 60s/early 70s) _sort of_ British TV version of 'The Equalizer', _also_ starring Edward Woodward, there was 'Callan' which, if you squint a bit, was _kind of_ like Robert McCall pre-retirement (but UK intelligence services rather than CIA and also grubbier and more cynical, with undercurrents about class). Similar to the fan-canon that Sean Connery's John Mason in 'The Rock' is _actually_ an older James Bond, some saw Woodward's McCall as an older David Callan.

[@mitchcolling9443]

The badguy was the other elf with GIladrial

[@virgiliodantetv]

I love this trilogy, it's a different kind of action movie the calmness of the character of Denzel makes me feel so relaxed, but for me I can see all the anger behind his calm self and sadistic ways, but he does it everything being smart and with a warm heart, going tru life trying to do the right thing and every time he does something about the evil in the human being its so great I'm filled with excitement, there's a quote in the second movie with a boy that I loved so much, Denzels acting speaks directly to my soul, he is something very special :')

[@leenewton2931]

Nighthawks is the painting you're thinking of. Nighthawks at the Diner also happens to be a great Tom Waits album ;)

[@jim6214]

The painting is "Nighthawks" by Edward Hopper.

[@curtisdrago]

I LOVE this movie, I'm so happy you guys reacted to it!

[@gracephillipsmakeup]

** Edit, made it to the end of the discussion and ya'll have not seen The Book of Eli!! Make it a Denzel watchlist 1st. You guys speak on Denzel movies, and I can't remember if they've seen The Book of Eli yet?! Or has some seen it?!

[@dalefraser9771]

For crying out loud, you guys NEED to react to the other two Equalizers AND Man on Fire!!!

[@TofuBug24]

"Let me tell you about the time I almost died" I loved Fallen, you guys should really watch that one, but also Frailty both are such good movies

[@jharpst7]

I love when It's Always Sunny references start creeping into other reactions

[@Floyd1138]

The original Equalizer gets blown up by the sea mine at the end of Hot Fuzz

[@toddthechimeralinguist]

42:58 Nighthawks (1942) by Edward Hopper

[@andymason3555]

Hope you all will watch more in this trilogy!

[@Tac0maAr0ma]

So hyped for yall to watch this trilogy!!!

[@Alvan81]

When Alinka asks if there's a Mrs Robert at home Denzel is able to make his voice crack when he says "once". I've watched this movie at least six times and didn't notice that!

[@BigMike-mz6ur]

" You should have taken the money " Is one of the coldest lines in movie history 🥶

[@jaxwastaken6736]

28:50 THAT SCENE WAS LIKE! " u got balls huh..." DAMN denzel is amazing

[@mrwatermelo50]

It´s still flying under the radar of many, hidden gem no doubt The 3rd part in cinemas shocked me. Those types, really good movies that goes undiscovered, don´t get Sequels

[@sinisterpanda2738]

It's because these movies didn't cost a lot to make(by modern Hollywood standards), it was a critical success, and Denzel actually loves the character.

[@aer71367]

The fight choreography in Equalizer 2 will blow all of your minds!!

[@letolethe3344]

Cute things you guys do: Air drumming at the end; "I don't want Ralphie to die!"; constantly using quotes from the movie to refer to other movies/comics/shows/whatever (I didn't get them all); sympathizing with Alina; thinking it's cool that Denzel kills a guy with a book.

[@anomalyg]

Oh, this was fun to watch with you guys!! Aaron has me cracking up!! Denzel at his finest!! So good! 😂 a bit of Punisher vibes!

[@neonom1024]

I have a fantasy that there could be a shared universe between the following "old guy kicking ass" franchises: The Equalizer (Denzel Washington) Taken (Liam Neeson) John Wick (Keanu Reeves) Nobody (Bob Odenkirk) I really really wanna see a crossover.

[@Tazza19931]

I think the painting you were thinking of at the end was maybe Nighthawks by Edward Hopper. Great reaction as always.

[@auslandermercury972]

You guys should do Fallen, John Q, AND Remember the Titans. All great movies.

[@aaronjl18]

The painting you were wondering about is probably Nighthawks by Edward Hopper.

[@iskywalking420]

Denzel was great in Tragedy of Macbeth for a more recent flick...

[@jenjenhocho3188]

The red haired girl Denzel talked to at the hospital is the same actress that played the girl who hired the Magnificent Seven that also starred Denzel.

[@DanKetchum007]

The painting you're thinking about is Nighthawks by Edward Hopper.

[@bigb2494]

Vivian (Robert's wife opened up the possibility of him having a normal life). He faked his own death to get away from his past and thus his promise to her, he'd not go back to being that person. Him dealing with her death heightened his OCD and if you noticed he didn't sleep until he killed Slavi and his crew. That gave him a purpose, to help those who couldn't help themselves

[@ericmaddox8516]

Edward Woodward (the original Robert McCall) was in a movie you referenced, Hot Fuzz ('This really hurts!').

[@Reece_Hart]

I have loved all four or these. Denzel is so good in all of the movies

[@pocketsAL7]

Big guy stunt man he killed in the home mart in the Mirror fight scene was also in Mandalorian season 1. He played the big guy in the bar when we are introduced to Mando.

[@jatilq]

I used to watch the orignal show every day after school in the 80s. Only wish they use the theme in this somewhere.

[@anonymes2884]

Yep, classic 80s TV theme from Stewart Copeland (formerly of The Police).

[@k.delpino1124]

They didn't want remake the series, beat for beat. I get it. But to hear Copeland's theme was to hear something gritty,, tough, mysterious and energetic.

[@texasrattlesnake31637]

Brilliant Movie! Great Wave Crew Reaction! What more do you need? Can't wait for reactions to Part 2 & 3! 🤘🤘🤘

[@317cmrogers]

That Transformers clip was too perfect😂

[@FlynnTheRedhead]

38:08 For anyone wondering, thank you for noticing haha

[@jasonsanfillipo1426]

Really hope y'all watch the other two . This is such a great trilogy.

[@darkcarnage9188]

Statment: i do enjoy the meat bag that remembering HK-47 :P the honey was heated and reduced so it was thicker to make liquid banadge, it stop bleeding when it hardens and also prevent infections.

[@Fiskgyrl2]

Can’t wait for you to react to the other two!!!

[@patrickwaldeck6681]

Denzel's Equalizer is one of the very few guys in cinema i feel could give John Wick a real challenge.

[@chikup6266]

Tyler rake from extraction would give him a good fight

[@Javier_Jimenez71]

I only realized after watching the movie that the main Russian guy played Celeborn in Lord of the Rings. “Tell me, where is Gandolf, for I much desire to speak with him…”

[@JBjopa8]

Tait Fletcher(guy with epic beard) is one of that stuntman who is in so many movies, he is really cool guy.... You guys have to watch more Denzel's movies Men on fire and fallen are awesome

[@xgrahamsmith]

You guys would love the original 1980’s TV show. The whole premise was what if James Bond retired and then just used his skill set to help the average Joe in trouble. Epic.

[@davidbeyerle6996]

Pushkin is also Bulvine in the 13th warrior.

[@henrygreen2096]

I like Erics comparison with No Country for Old Men! Even though I think NCFOM is the better film critically speaking, Equalizer is more satisfying.

[@lynjones2461]

These films are amazing and based on a UK series in the 70's starring Edward Woodward a very distinguished British actor I'm looking forward to you finding out just who Robert is and please watch the next 2 as they are both brilliant xx

[@CaesiusX]

42:57 *Eric,* I believe the painting you are thinking of is _"Nighthawks"_ by _Edward Hopper._ 🤔 *EDIT:* I highly recommend *Deja Vu* with _Denzel._

[@joeno-say5504]

I feel like I've read this comment before

[@CaesiusX]

@@joeno-say5504 🤭

[@lynjones2461]

No that is Martin Csokar he was Galadriels husband in Lord of the Rings it is Dominic West who plays Prince Charles in The Crown xx

[@donovan802]

I was wondering if they were ever going to do a Part 3, so when they announced it, I was hyped!

[@verylikeableperson3368]

Would love to see you guys react to The Accountant, with Ben Affleck

[@jaredpearce4244]

For Denzel, it will always be Glory, starring Matthew Broderick. Amazing performance.

[@2tone753]

And he deservedly received an Oscar for it. An outstanding film.

[@cyndigirl418]

I need about 2 more movies in this DOPE movie series! Denzel is spectacular! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CanadaDan]

Denzel is not only a cool guy but can pull off characters like this so well. You got 2 more Equalizer movies to go, look forward to your reactions. Also Man on fire is a cool Denzel movie

[@djturner1992]

Yesssss finally!! Now watch the other 2 !! Guys 🎉

[@outlanderfrog]

Speaking of LOTR, the guy who gets blown up towards the end of the hardware store fight is Sala Baker, aka SAURON among many other things!

[@Square1neBrent]

Malcolm X: A Denzel movie which is one his best performances and has been rarely reacted to... I believe you group of guys would show a fond appreciation for its cinematic work...

[@stuartkettle4320]

This is based on a 80s series staring Edward Woodwood, who is the actor in Hot Fuzz(head of the NWA)