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Post by Robert69 on Dec 31, 2014 0:37:06 GMT -5
Has anyone else picked this up, yet?
Saw it in theaters, and found it to be phenomenal. One of, if not THE best movie, of the year, in my opinion.
Rarely do movies so perfectly blend drama, action, and comedy these days, but they managed to do it. Denzel Washington may well be the best actor working, today. It's beautifully shot. The script is on point. And I love the fight sequences. They're not all out 'in your face', but when they happen, they count. Every single time.
I seriously cannot speak highly enough of this movie. If you don't own it, I don't know what the hell you're waiting for.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 1:05:59 GMT -5
I missed it in theaters but heard good things.
I need to see this immediately.
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Post by johnnyb on Dec 31, 2014 1:13:22 GMT -5
I liked it a lot, but TBH I don't remember much about it. I felt the same way about Man on Fire.
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Post by Robert69 on Dec 31, 2014 2:21:52 GMT -5
I liked it a lot, but TBH I don't remember much about it. I felt the same way about Man on Fire. A whole lot of it stuck with me. The use of silence throughout the film. His refusal to use guns. The way they did the fight sequences, incorporating his 'vision', into it. I loved those particular aspects.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 7:41:37 GMT -5
I too thought it was excellent. I was sold after the first trailer.
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Post by TurboEddie on Dec 31, 2014 20:12:15 GMT -5
I did not like The Equalizer. It was ponderous and overlong.
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Jan 1, 2015 8:40:24 GMT -5
I am going to pick it up on Blu-Ray soon. Can't wait!!
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Post by Mr. McCluer on Jan 1, 2015 9:44:41 GMT -5
Picked up the BlU Ray. It's such a good film. My parents in law really enjoyed it as well. We let them watch. It last night. Denzel is a cold mother******.
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Post by Robert69 on Jan 1, 2015 12:39:35 GMT -5
I am going to pick it up on Blu-Ray soon. Can't wait!! Totally worth it. Watched it twice since buying, may add a third, later tonight.
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Post by Himmy! on Jan 1, 2015 15:02:29 GMT -5
Haven't seen it yet but looking forward to!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 18:55:35 GMT -5
I just watched it last night and I enjoyed it. I was an hour in and am like well this is almost over... and there is still another hour left... awesome!
The soundtrack was great, loved the shots, the comedy whether accidental or just part of the script was golden. I was very disappointed with the last Denzel movie I watched (Flight) but I thought this was one of the better action/thriller movie in the last few years.
After watching it I looked into it more and it is based off of a 80s CBS show with the same name, who knew...
Also i guess they are planning a few sequels with Denzel being happily on board for them.
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Post by Yayo on Jan 1, 2015 22:18:50 GMT -5
I'm pretty over watching 40-50 year old man killing everyone in their path movies.
Denzel's days as a leading man should be over. I love the guy, but his last 4-5 movies have been very underwhelming
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Post by TurboEddie on Jan 2, 2015 3:06:22 GMT -5
I'm pretty over watching 40-50 year old man killing everyone in their path movies. Denzel's days as a leading man should be over. I love the guy, but his last 4-5 movies have been very underwhelming Flight is a great movie, but I agree that his other recent movies are not.
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Post by johnnyb on Jan 2, 2015 3:17:38 GMT -5
I'm pretty over watching 40-50 year old man killing everyone in their path movies. Denzel's days as a leading man should be over. I love the guy, but his last 4-5 movies have been very underwhelming Most mainstream actors don't hit their primes (especially action stars) until their late-30s or early-40s. You are better off coming to terms with that. I like Denzel a lot, but I agree that his recent string of movies has been pretty underwhelming. The last one of his that I really liked was Out of Time... that one really went under the radar though, since it was released pretty close to Man on Fire.
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Post by Brad on Jan 2, 2015 5:29:22 GMT -5
Been wanting to see this since I first saw the trailer. Haven't had the chance yet.
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Post by Robert69 on Jan 2, 2015 12:05:14 GMT -5
I'm pretty over watching 40-50 year old man killing everyone in their path movies. Denzel's days as a leading man should be over. I love the guy, but his last 4-5 movies have been very underwhelming Most mainstream actors don't hit their primes (especially action stars) until their late-30s or early-40s. You are better off coming to terms with that. I like Denzel a lot, but I agree that his recent string of movies has been pretty underwhelming. The last one of his that I really liked was Out of Time... that one really went under the radar though, since it was released pretty close to Man on Fire. Equalizer is head and shoulders above those recent movies, though. I will say that I don't think I've ever seen a bad performance from him, in a film. Just a good performance in a lackluster flick. The last one I REALLY liked him in prior to Equalizer, was Book of Eli.
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Post by Yayo on Jan 2, 2015 13:53:08 GMT -5
I'm pretty over watching 40-50 year old man killing everyone in their path movies. Denzel's days as a leading man should be over. I love the guy, but his last 4-5 movies have been very underwhelming Most mainstream actors don't hit their primes (especially action stars) until their late-30s or early-40s. You are better off coming to terms with that. Denzel's prime was from the early 90s to Training Day, which was close to 15 years ago. Guys like him and Liam Neeson are both well past their prime and hollywood's fixation on making the same movie with them and others in their age range is not something I'm willing to come to terms with. I understand they're mostly made for men IN that age group though The best action movies this year were either foreign (Raid 2), independent (The Guest, which is perfect 80s throwback and Snowpiercer) or the two Marvel features (which both having leading men in their early to mid 30s, one of whom has been starring in blockbusters since his 20s). All of these featured actors outside of that age group in leading roles (unless you want to count Batista) This might be true for the Jason Stathams/Clive Owens of the world, but I'd never hold those guys to Denzel's level
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Post by johnnyb on Jan 2, 2015 18:39:01 GMT -5
Most mainstream actors don't hit their primes (especially action stars) until their late-30s or early-40s. You are better off coming to terms with that. Denzel's prime was from the early 90s to Training Day, which was close to 15 years ago. Guys like him and Liam Neeson are both well past their prime and hollywood's fixation on making the same movie with them and others in their age range is not something I'm willing to come to terms with. I understand they're mostly made for men IN that age group thoughThe best action movies this year were either foreign (Raid 2), independent (The Guest, which is perfect 80s throwback and Snowpiercer) or the two Marvel features (which both having leading men in their early to mid 30s, one of whom has been starring in blockbusters since his 20s). All of these featured actors outside of that age group in leading roles (unless you want to count Batista) This might be true for the Jason Stathams/Clive Owens of the world, but I'd never hold those guys to Denzel's level I disagree with every word that was bolded above.
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Post by Yayo on Jan 2, 2015 23:33:28 GMT -5
Denzel's prime was from the early 90s to Training Day, which was close to 15 years ago. Guys like him and Liam Neeson are both well past their prime and hollywood's fixation on making the same movie with them and others in their age range is not something I'm willing to come to terms with. I understand they're mostly made for men IN that age group thoughThe best action movies this year were either foreign (Raid 2), independent (The Guest, which is perfect 80s throwback and Snowpiercer) or the two Marvel features (which both having leading men in their early to mid 30s, one of whom has been starring in blockbusters since his 20s). All of these featured actors outside of that age group in leading roles (unless you want to count Batista) This might be true for the Jason Stathams/Clive Owens of the world, but I'd never hold those guys to Denzel's level I disagree with every word that was bolded above. To each their own
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Post by Tim of thee on Jan 3, 2015 2:20:05 GMT -5
Just saw this and it was totally cool. Really fun movie to watch. I loved the understated violence. It seemed quiet, but it never lost intensity.
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