The Equalizer 4 continues the journey of the legendary character Robert McCall - a former agent with a painful past, now a silent protector of the weak. In this latest film, the audience witnesses a more mature, more profound McCall, but he has not lost his fighting instinct and sense of justice.
This time, the story takes McCall to a strange land in Eastern Europe, where an underground criminal organization is manipulating every aspect of people's lives. When he discovers a kidnapped girl and an innocent family being harmed, McCall cannot ignore it. He begins to investigate, and gradually exposes an international network of human trafficking and money laundering. The justice he pursues is not based on the law, but a silent, cold but humane justice - something that can only come from someone who has experienced and is troubled by the past like him.
Denzel Washington continues to play the leading role with excellent performance. Despite his age, his performance brings depth and conviction to McCall – a man of few words, lonely but always acting decisively and powerfully. The action scenes in the film still maintain high quality, with a fast, precise and somewhat brutal rhythm – true to the typical style of The Equalizer series.
Director Antoine Fuqua continues to show his talent in creating a tense, dark but still emotional space. The film is not only about action but also clearly depicts the inner self of the main character – a person who is always struggling between the darkness of the past and the light of redemption.
The Equalizer 4 is an attractive, humane film with a strong message about justice, sacrifice and compassion. The film not only satisfies action lovers, but also makes viewers ponder the boundary between good and evil. This is a worthy sequel to The Equalizer franchise, and a heartfelt tribute to the iconic Robert McCall – “the judge in the dark”.
