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The Equalizer! Denzel at his Best!

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   It’s been awhile since we’ve have seen Denzel Washington in a movie since he stared in “ 2 Guns ” with co star MarkWalburg . " The Equalizer " is by far his best work in the action movie genre.    Based on the 80’s TV show “ The Equalizer ” starring Edward Woodward , the Equalizer at the beginning of the film seems like your normal everyday person. 9 to 5 job, friendly, and you would never expect of what kind of dark past he had. Once Washington’s character befriended a girl named Terri (“ Chole Grace Motez ”) who was under the control of some ultra violent Russian gangsters who almost kill her. Washington decides to take matters into his own hands and the life he thought he left behind will have to be his greatest weapon against the Russians.   Watching this whole movie the story felt very dark and mysterious. As the story unfolds and Washington starts taking out bad guys with ease, you find yourself trying to figure out what the Equalizer’s back story is.  How