Denzel Washington is Robert McCall. McCall has both a mysterious past, and a set of special skills. He is 'retired' from his former life with no intention of returning to it. But then he meets Teri, a young girl who has fallen under the control of the Russian mob. McCall can't stand idly by, and decides to help her. The story is very well-told and engaging, with an appropriate level of tension throughout. Denzel is particularly good as McCall. IMHO, the ending implies there might be a sequel, and I sure hope there is :) Content warnings include violence, and language.
Terri is a wife and mother of two, living in Atlanta when Colin, a charming but dangerous escaped convict, shows up at her door claiming car trouble. Terri offers her phone to help him but soon learns that no good deed goes unpunished as he invades her home and terrorizes her family.
The story is very well done. Many movies today include gratuitous violence and/or unnecessary gore. There is indeed some violence, but only what is needed to tell the story. That is one content warning, and the other would be some language. Both Taraji Henson (Terri) and Idris Elba (Colin) are Very Good in their roles. The suspense had me on the edge of my seat. A Very Good movie.
Peter Devereaux (Pierce Brosnan) is an ex-CIA agent lured out of retirement for one last mission, to protect an important witness. This mission puts him at odds with his former friend and protégé, David Mason. There are a couple of good twists, so that you don't know who can be trusted. You will be on the edge of your seat. The story is very well-written and engaging, and the acting overall is credible and entertaining. Brosnan is especially good as Devereaux. Content warnings include violence, some language and 2 brief bed scenes. A very entertaining movie for adults. Not recommended for children.
I am so excited, Jean Marie! Great job! God bless! Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle
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