Actors: Denzel Washington, Pedro
Pascal, Ashton Sanders, Melissa Leo, and Bill Pullman
Rating: 8 out of 10, Denzel is back in
John Creasy mode as the semi-silent predator inflicting justice where needed.
This sequel didn’t play as well as the original because it tried to jump into
international espionage instead of keeping the equalizing local, which was the
strength of the story. The action sequences were everything that could be hoped
for although there was too much thoughtful consideration liberally spiced
between them. I get it, watching Denzel operate can be mesmerizing, but the
director seemed to forget all about pacing as he almost lovingly lingers on
Denzel in pensive mode. This is a perfect role for Denzel because he brings the
gravitas needed for vigilante justice to be acceptable. Despite all this it’s
well worth the watch if only to see the pre-eminent actor of this generation in
peak form.
MVP: Washington in his first ever sequel as the inevitable
Robert McCall
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