Review of The Equalizer (2014) by Heather M — 19 Jan 2015

This is a great popcorn movie full of action and suspense! It is a little one note, but they make that note sing!

This review of The Equalizer (2014) was written by Heather M on 19 Jan 2015.

The Equalizer has generally received positive reviews.

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