In "The Equalizer 3," Denzel Washington reprises his role as Robert McCall, a
former hitman turned vigilante. The film opens with a brutal and gory scene in
Sicily, setting a tone that foreshadows the movie's descent into violence and
impracticality.
McCall's character, once calm and collected, is now fully immersed in blood
and guts, leaving the audience unsure if they should root for him. The plot
takes McCall to an Italian village, where he learns to love the people and finds
himself defending them against oppressors, reminiscent of Western genre tropes.
Despite Washington's apparent enjoyment in the role, the film lacks
imagination in its action sequences, editing, and score. It attempts to
draw parallels to classic partnerships like
Mann and Stewart but falls short. Ultimately, "The Equalizer 3" struggles to
evolve and lacks the emotional core and narrative continuity seen in successful
franchises like "John Wick." |