Review of The Equalizer (2014) by Nikhil P — 22 Jan 2015

Great Acting and Cinematography. Relatable characters drive this hard hitting suspense film.

This review of The Equalizer (2014) was written by Nikhil P on 22 Jan 2015.

The Equalizer has generally received positive reviews.

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