I had just rewatched the first two movies right before watching the third and it really did help towards the end. It actually got me a little teary eyed to see how they made everything connect.

Christy has shared this show with so many different reviewers this summer; she displays great diplomacy and equanimity. Well handled Christy! I always look forward to your observations.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

We're lucky to have so many smart, thoughtful friends join us! Thanks for watching.

The first movie he worked in a hardware store. In the second one he was a rideshare driver.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Yep, we got it all in there eventually, thanks.

Antoine Fuqua has basically taken over from Tony Scott making thriller action movies with Denzel

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

That is very true.

I would rate this a 7 or 8 out of 10. The first one is the best. Second one is forgettable. This one is slower and the villains are pretty much goons/thugs, underwhelming. But for what it set out to do, it served its purpose; I was entertained. And it is great seeing Dakota Fanning with Denzel -Man on Fire is one is my favorite movies.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your report!

The best scene of the Equalizer is Denzel Washington rebalanceing the volume of the Treble and the Bass.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Ha, nicely done.

I liked it. Very gruesome. It’s very slick, well made, well shot by 3 time Oscar winner Robert Richardson. Just the right run time and nice chemistry between Denzel and Dakota fanning

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

He is a legend!

I watched The E3 earlier today and then right after that I saw your review - cool 😎.I liked it a lot. When Denzel was on the screen it was pretty flawless. I could honestly watch a 2 hour movie of him just going up and down those white stairs in the picturesque Italian town 😂 But when the movie moved away from him it dragged a bit, as just like Tim said, the bad guys were rather cartoonish and stereotypically villainous. I agree with Christy that the cinematography was amazing! Had a chance to see it in our local IMAX on a pretty big screen. I would rate the film 7/10.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Hi, Igor, thanks for your input!

I just saw it for the second time. It was awesome and a lot of fun. A drama action flick. I LOVED it and the slow burn pacing.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Wow you've already seen it twice? That's impressive!

Denzel has been in some gory movies. Glory, The Bone Collector, Man on Fire, Book of Eli and EQ 1,2,3.

I was just back from the movie theater with my son. This movie is fascinating for me. The first half hour is relaxing and beautiful, I can see the natural view of Sicily Island, and then from the point Denzel Washington killed the mafia leader’s brother, this movie kept me on the edge of my seat, I love this movie and love your review! Thank you!

I love Denzel. He's always good, right? Right. I enjoyed the other Equalizer movies too, so its time to see some more equalizin'!

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Let us know what you think, Larry!

I loved all 3, including the 2nd one. It’s a guy taking out really bad guys, and I enjoy the vicarious thrill of seeing them get theirs, when in reality they rarely do. What more does anyone expect from the series?

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

It does what it says on the box! Thanks for watching.

For what the Equalizer movies are I thought this one worked at least if not better than the first one and much better than the second one. If someone else besides Denzel Washington was doing these I'm not sure they would be as watchable. He brings a believable controlled calm and a controlled rage to the character that's fun to watch. The action scenes were completely kick ass and I totally agree with you guys that the movie was just great to look at. There is a subplot or reveal with the Dakota Fanning's character that you see coming a mile away, but I won't say anymore on that subject. I would put this in a fun movie to watch category. If you are setting around with nothing to do and want some crazy over the top action without having to think much Fuqua did a movie years ago called The Replacement Killers and if I recall correctly runtime is less than 90 minutes.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

We did not see the Dakota Fanning thing coming! And yes, Denzel's charisma and tremendous talent go a long way to making these movies as good as they are.

Love Christy. She comes across as so likeable, especially how she champions her peers.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Very sweet, thank you! We're lucky to have so many smart friends share their insights with us.

I’m with Christy. I liked this one a lot. Better than the second one. This was very enjoyable to watch. I enjoyed his relationships with the people. Denzel is very good. Side note: the scene in the town square reminded me of the end of Training Day. I could hear “King King ain’t got Shi* on Me” 😅

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Ha, good comparison! Glad you liked it too, Katie.

Thematically seems to be The Punisher meets The Magnificent Seven directly ironically enough by Antoine Fuqua.

After seeing Retribution the day before 🤦🏻‍♀, I certainly enjoyed this one despite its many flaws, but don't try to convince me that a Sicilian village will accept an outsider as "one of us now" even after 20 years much less a couple of weeks, 'cause that just ain't happenin'!!!😆

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

But he’s Denzel! He’s so charming.

Your description was higher than a 6.4. Don’t give in to peer pressure Christy.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Ha, it's very slow going in the beginning! But it picks up.

@pesky716

10 ай бұрын

@@BreakfastAllDay sticking with that number?

The 2nd one has PEDRO PASCAL! Christy should do a real time movie reaction haha!

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

We do love Pedro Pascal around here.

@anthonylewis2080

10 ай бұрын

​@@BreakfastAllDay: Wasn't expecting him to be the main villain - shows how good his performance is - 👍.

I enjoyed the first two movies - very different from the Edward Woodward TV series from the 1980s. Denzel Washington really added new layers of intention and nuance to his take on Robert McCall. I look forward to seeing this when it starts streaming!

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

You'll have to let us know how you like it!

I really enjoyed it. Kind of like A Bug’s Life with Michael Meyers.

l completely agree with Christy. This movie could have been so cliche and dumb, but bith Denzel's performance and how it takes time to establish the relationship between his character and the town's folk gives the story a later of emotional truth and elevates it to more than just some dumb shoot'em-up. Also, l loved that the director does not shy away from showing the horror of violence. Action scenes are not shot like a computer game like most Hollywood action flicks. He shows how terrible it can be without turning it into a gratuitous blood and gore show. There is a hefty emotional weight relating to violence. And there is economy of action in those scenes, which is a great way to shoot action with a leading man who is not a young action star, without using excessive cuts and shaky cam and even CGl like in Expandables and Liam Neeson movies.

Interesting that Christy's and Tim's opinions were not equal on this movie.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Ha! Nicely done.

Dakota Fanning looks like Christy's little sister. Nice review you two, thank you. I will have to pass, no brutality allowed in my life.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

There is a lot of brutality here!

I've Loved this movie a lot this is the best of the trilogy it's really a adult crime drama Denzel is great like he always is and Dakota Fanning coks generic government agent number 5 but it's definitely worth your time

If you're the 'Equalizer', you don't go to Mafia country for rest and recuperation - LOL! we are fans at home and looking forward to it!

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

You'll see why he's there ...

Always like seeing Tim! So handsome!

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Indeed!

3.5/5 for me. If this makes sense in regards to this franchise it reminded me a lot of “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future 3”. The scenes with Dakota & Denzel were my favorite. “Man on Fire” was a 🎥 when I was 10 I watched like 6/7 times over the course of a year (like even if it had only 10 minutes left on 📺 I’m watched it) so seeing them together made me so happy. I liked what Bob Richardson does with lighting and darkness (specifically a scene involving Dakota in an interrogation).

-10 points for not stylizing the title as "The 3qualizer"

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

We were so close!

Probably see it Tuesday. Really enjoy the last two. Good review

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Great, let us know how you like it!

I felt like it was anti climatic, there needed to be some more ass kicking

I thought this film was maxed out on style and visuals, but I did get a small sense of disappointment afterwards. Denzel never disappoints as I found some scenes quite moving for an action flick. I thought the ending was fitting. I felt that they could have fleshed out Dakota’s and Denzel’s relationship a bit. They kinda seemed like they were having too much fun in one of the opening scenes so it wasn’t as believable but understandable given the “gem” factor since they haven’t worked together since Man on Fire. I swear at one point both of them would just burst out laughing in one of the scenes. That’s a bit tricky to navigate since on the one hand, the audience is happy to see them together again and see the genuine chemistry but at the other…it’s still a movie lol. I think they definitely didn’t want to turn Equalizer 3 into Man on Fire 2. The action scenes were good but if you haven’t seen the first 2 you might find yourself trying to appreciate the buildup and context more. I enjoyed seeing them on screen again so that was what I enjoyed the most this time around. There was some things they didn’t address that I was genuinely curious about, like how much $$$ did Mr. McCall carry on him to do all his “equalizing”. Dakota seemed a bit too sweet for her role but great nonetheless.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Denzel has an infinite amount of money to live in this charming Italian village without a job AND do some equalizing on the side 😄

Love u Christy! Just wanted to give u a positive comment to wake up to 😊

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

So sweet, thank you!

Time to Sequelize!

Tim and Dave subbing in the same week 🙏

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

It's an all-star cast!

How do I sign up for the Table For One mentioned during the video?

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Please email us at bfastalldaypod@gmail.com, thank you!

Tim just equalized all over this podcast!

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

He really did.

Great movie Denzel looking like black Michael myres with slashing beginning scene look like a horror scene. I was happy seeing Denzel and Dakota Fanning working together again brought back memories to the movie Man on Fire 19ys ago.

If "Doc Hollywood+Cars had a baby and it came out as The Professional." It was a slow burn but worth the burn....a good time!

Tim's long set-up for that very stupid joke near the end of the review kills me

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

We are all about showmanship here!

Will you guys be reviewing Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe? It opened Outfest, so has Alonso already seen it?

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Not sure, will ask, thanks for the suggestion!

Good to hear Tim's opinion. I was a fan of the first, second was a let down.. I'll skip the third until it hits streaming.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Tim is always insightful!

Just saw it and really enjoyed it Setting is just gorgeous and makes you want to live there For the first time noticed his feet are probably as big as mine, haha As a stunt performer the fights are very well crafted A nice surprise 😎

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Very cool, what did you notice about the stunt choreography that impressed you?

Will you guys be reviewing Golda?

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Perhaps! Alonso is still away at Venice.

The story has a serious lack of urgency for me. I feel our main protagonist is more reactive than active overall. But hey Italy looks gorgeous.

You should do a live stream with all the friends of the program. Zoom. Zoom.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

That sounds fun!

Correction he drove a Lyft in the Equalizer 2 and work at like a Home Depot in Equalizer. Good Review, did not want to go too deep. Because it's a bunch of spoiler alerts.🤣🤣 Yes, I am going to watch it.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

We tried not to spoil! Hope you like it.

@terrancemoore496

10 ай бұрын

@@BreakfastAllDay Yes, I will watch your review after I watch it.

I agree with Timmy. The first one was good, the mystery of who he is, and the Russian villain was killing it too (no pun). The sequel was ass IMO, acting great but bad story. I like the "Liam Neeson" aspect of Denzel being older and still capable of his violent skills. He brings class to it, as he always does. This looks more like the first film, so that gives me hope. Also, his head is shaved, so that's a plus in this trilogy.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Ha, thanks for your insights, let us know!

Here's my take on it: as with a good few have said, first half was slow, I soon realized it was like that for a reason - main character needed time to recuperate and get used to his new surroundings - action scenes couldn't have made it any better. What I like about this series is a lot of new characters are in each episode (even if they're minor or major) all make an impact in their own way and No3 is no different, it appears "low key" with a criminal network led by two brothers Vincent and Marco Quaranta (Andrea Scarduzio and Andrea Dodero - pretty nasty as bad guys get) with a wheelchair bound patient murdered by a noose : terrifying, even Nikolai Itchenko and David York might take a step back. Should there be a next installment, Dakota Fanning and David Denman should be allowed to reprise their roles as Emma Collins and Frank Conroy as part of a CIA Task Force in new missions with Washington in a possible cameo, rather than a de aging process in a prequel of sorts. It was a nice touch with continuity to allow Susan and Brian Plummer to be part of the story even if they're not in it - especially Susan, as she was killed by York in No2 - the series has a potential to continue : and Washington doesn't have to be in a leading role, gets my vote.

best movie but i though more fight and gun scene etc. this is the last equalizer give more more action but great film

I agree with Christy and disagree with the guest: I thought the action was not as compelling as the personal moments. Not just in this movie, but in all 3 Equalizer movies

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark, are you a fan of the franchise in general?

@mark2graves-movies689

10 ай бұрын

@@BreakfastAllDay yes - my wife and I watched all 3 movies last week and I thought the stories were very consistent and related to each other, the films were well made and well acted, the sets were practical and realistic, the writing was compelling, and I felt invested in the characters. I would classify this whole trilogy as a drama with action and suspenseful moments. I think the Equalizer trilogy is probably top 5, but definitely top 10 most well made and entertaining out of all the trilogies I've ever watched.

Is 68 the new 30? What am I missing here? Not sure I buy any 68 yr old dispatching an entire town of baddies like Rambo. Does he look really muscular- or is he wearing really baggy shirts so you don’t notice his weight? I know he has great screen presence but I need to understand how the action passes as remotely believable.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Well it's like all those January Liam Neeson movies, right? You sort of have to go with the premise that he can kick this much ass at this age.

You guys should have given the same rating....in other words, equalized your rating.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Ha! Well done.

It was okay!!! It didn’t wow me like the second one. 3/5. He is getting for the role😩 let his son take over. Time to play someone’s grandpa in “ Meet The Family “ maybe a detective…something

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Aww, it's kind of like his Liam Neeson mode, no? Denzel is ageless. thanks for your thoughts 😄

The Equalizer movies are always trying to convey a message and reflect on inner issues McCall is dealing with the first his purpose the second his past this one his future the third one didn’t really fleshed that out properly.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

But it seems like now he's found some peace, no?

@canecorsodoxa4060

10 ай бұрын

@@BreakfastAllDay yes they show him struggling with his morality contemplating retiring and finding a new place to be his home.

Ugh suffered a cringe cuteness overload in the first minute of what I assume became a review.

Lol

wasnt as good as the other 2 , i ended up saying to myself , oh so thats it the bad guys are dead , its over ???? oh ok..was a bit of a let down

Well I hadn't seen the first 2 or at least I do not remember them but this is underwhelming. Its not good its not bad. Its a standard action flick with very little uniqueness. Denzel Washington carries the movie but there is not much he can do if the movie is more about preaching and less about shooting and punching and kicking. At least the climax could have been more thrilling. This is a very lazy script and has limited action. Watch it only for glimpses of what Denzel Washington can do ft he is put in the right spot. Give him a gun. Make him angry. As Ice Cube said in TMNT "man stop all this kumbaya come my lord sh###. Sadly neither had the plot nor the action to make it worthwhile. A 5/10 from me. Better watch The Flight. He is cheating on his wife with a flight attendant and ae actress in that movie. And it has fantastic climax scene where he shows his strength as actor.

Why is he always resetting his stopwatch?

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

He's very meticulous!

Dumb criminals equals wait for it to stream😂

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Ha, might be good call.

Equalizer 3 utter garbage I don't think Washington will waste his time anymore. Equalize 1 very good the other 2 should not have been made

this movie was poorly written... the plot is very weak... if you remove Denzil from this movie.... what do you have left ?

Grandpa is not convincing. Washington has to sit for a good portion of the movie. Washington is too old and too out of shape to make this movie believable.

Giving this film a 9 out of 10. Haven't seen it yet but just know come a rainy afternoon in the future I'm gonna watch this and love it just like I l loved Equalizer 1 & 2 each of the 5 times I've seen it when I'm home with nothing to do.

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

Let us know!

I’m with the guy. Movie was disappointing

She’s a movie critic and can’t remember if she saw EQ 2 ?

@BreakfastAllDay

10 ай бұрын

We see literally hundreds of movies a year. Sometimes we need a little reminder. Thanks for watching.