Denzel Washington solves other peoples problems as The Equalizer.

Our review is ready for him.

When she is beaten senseless by her pimp, McCall decides to do something about it.

you’re free to guess what happens from there, and youd probably be right.

The TV Equalizer drove a Jag; this one takes a bus.

And did I tell you that the new one has OCD?

But even watching Washington in full warrior mode cant quite save the proceedings from their by-the-numbers progression.

And neither does his star.

None of this is necessarily bad.

Theres nothing complicated or thought-provoking about McCalls actions, and he never questions himself.

There is very little in the way of consequences for him either.

Ostensibly a franchise-launcher,The Equalizerplays like the third of fourth installment of one thats already on autopilot.

The Equalizeris out in theaters this Friday (September 26).

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Rating:

2.5 out of 5