Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The Equalizer 2 (2018)

Genre: Action / Thriller
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Cast: Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders
Running time: 121 minutes

 


Robert McCall still lives in Boston and he works as a Lyft driver, all the while helping people who are in trouble with the help of his former DIA colleague, Susan Plummer. When Plummer is assassinated while in Belgium, McCall sets out for revenge, uncovering a mess of a cover-up involving former allies.

This franchise is a rare case where each installment gets better and better. This sequel was better to me than the original. Washington is a strong and believable lead here. The plot is compelling, and you can relate to the fight of the main character. It is quite easy to root for him, as a character that combines strength, intelligence, and devotion to helping his fellow humans.

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