Powerful Denzel Washington thriller branded perfect | UK News

Renowned Hollywood actor Denzel Washington delivers yet another ‘first rate performance’ in a thriller thriller airing on tv tonight. The motion flick has been branded a ‘10 out of 10’ film by followers, who admit they’ll ‘watch it on repeat’.

The Equalizer, which was first launched back in 2014, sees Washington star as Robert McCall reverse common actress Chloë Grace Moretz, who performs teenager Teri.

Tonight, UK viewers can have the chance to watch the movie for free, as it’s airing on Channel 4 at 9pm with a runtime of 132 minutes.

The synopsis for the movie reads: “Robert McCall, a man of mysterious origin who believes he has put the past behind him, dedicates himself to creating a quiet new life.

“However, when he meets Teri, a teenager who has been manhandled by violent Russian mobsters, he simply cannot walk away.

“With his set of formidable skills, McCall comes out of self-imposed retirement and emerges as an avenging angel, ready to take down anyone who brutalizes the helpless.”

The film has a modest 61% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes, with a greater viewers rating of 77%.

Despite this, many motion film followers have admitted that The Equalizer is an ‘all-time favourite’ that they might watch ‘on repeat’.

Taking to the feedback on Rotten Tomatoes, film followers have shared tons of of constructive reviews.

One wrote: “One of my favorite movies of all time. From the hero to the victim to the villain, everything was perfect.”

Another agreed: “One of my favorite action movies, great action, good villain and I love Denzel’s acting, one of his best roles.”

A 3rd chimed in: “I love watching this film every few years! It’s a classic. Denzel Washington puts on a first rate performance.”

Yet another commented: “Amazing movie. Ten out of ten. Could watch on repeat and would never get bored.”

However, not everybody appreciated the movie, with one individual critiquing: “Only two stars purely because of Denzel Washington and Chloë Grace Moretz. The story could be stronger and less predictable.”

Entertainment Weekly described the movie as “one long and loathsome bore of a movie”, while Variety wrote: “Ponderously overlong and not even half as much fun as it should have been…”

Nevertheless, the movie also obtained a lot of constructive reviews from critics, with The New York Post writing: “Washington is a master at putting his own inimitable and stylish spin on even the most familiar situations.”

The Hollywood Reporter also issued high reward, including: “The most exciting, violent and stylish film of its type in a very long while.”

The Equalizer is airing on Channel 4 tonight, October 25, at 9pm.