The 2014 remake of The Equalizer brings an updated take on this classic action-thriller series. Directed by Antoine Fuqua (known for his work on films like Training Day) and written by Richard Wenk, who previously penned movies such as Safe House, the film serves as a kind-of prequel to the original while still maintaining enough elements that loyal fans of the franchise will recognize.

In this version, Denzel Washington takes over the role once famously played by Edward Woodward. Unlike his predecessor's suave and debonair portrayal of retired black ops agent Robert McCall who would stroll through 1980s London looking every bit the part in a tailored suit and fedora hat, Washington's McCall is presented as more grounded and ruggedly earthy.

The film opens with an aged Robert McCall living a quiet life under his real name in Boston. Having faked his death following years of working for a top-secret government agency that carried out high-risk missions around the world, he now spends most of his days fixing up old houses for those less fortunate than himself and enjoying simple pleasures like sipping coffee at local diners.

However, peace is short-lived when McCall's tranquility is disrupted by an appearance from young girl named Mallory (played by Chloe Moretz), who claims that her father was killed in front of her. Believing this to be more complicated than initially meets the eye due to some personal connections he has with similar events from his past, he decides to intervene.

As McCall delves deeper into what really happened leading up to Mallory's current predicament - involving a powerful crime lord named Vasil (played by Vladimir Kulik), who is responsible for her father's murder and several other atrocities across Boston - we see flashbacks revealing snippets about his past life as an elite operative known only by the codename 'The Equalizer'.

These scenes reveal that during his time working for The Agency, McCall was part of a highly trained unit whose primary objective was to eliminate high-ranking targets who posed significant threats to national security. Working alongside other skilled operatives such as Stan (played by Bill Paxton), they carried out missions without question or hesitation; it was simply their job.

But after witnessing too much bloodshed and loss during one particularly grueling mission that ended in disaster, McCall decides enough is enough - faking his own death so he can start fresh away from the chaos of his former life.

Throughout The Equalized 2014's intense action sequences (expertly choreographed by Scott A. Wilson), Washington brings a quiet intensity to the role, imbuing every scene with an air of brooding menace that makes you believe him capable of taking down entire armies single-handedly if need be.

Overall, this new take on The Equalizer maintains all the elements that made its predecessors successful while still offering enough fresh twists and turns through Denzel Washington's strong performance in the lead role. Whether you're a die-hard fan looking for more action-packed thrills or simply someone who enjoys well-crafted suspenseful thrillers with plenty of heart-pumping moments thrown into the mix, then look no further than The Equalizer 2014 - it will not disappoint!

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