A review of the new action movie “The Equalizer 3”
I’ve been a fan of Denzel Washington since he played young Steve Biko In “Cry Freedom” in 1987. Back then, I would never have imagined that he would be portraying an action hero in his late 60s, but this is an actor with charisma as well as ability. Since 2001, when he starred in “Training Day”, Washington has had a working relationship with another African-American talent, director Antoine Fuqua. Making up the trio that has produced “The Equalizer” trilogy is writer Richard Wenk.So you know what to expect here and you’re not going to be disappointed. The brutal action begins pre-title and regularly returns as Italy’s Camorra meets its bloody match. It may be formulaic but it’s a successful and satisfying formula. The differences from the previous two films all add to the accomplishment: a glorious setting on the Amalfi coast, an atmospheric score from Marcelo Zarvos, and a key role for Dakota Fanning who was a child in Washington’s 2004 movie “Man on Fire”.