Why The Equalizer is the Film The Punisher Should Have Been

Originally posted at Comicbook.com

Recently I had an opportunity to catch The Equalizer. Based on the 1985 CBS series of the same name, the film is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Denzel Washington.

If you haven’t seen the film, I highly recommend it. Earning $191 million at the box office, a sequel seems almost certain.

While watching two points immediately struck me.

1.) I want to be Denzel Washington when I grow up. It’s Denzel. There should be no other reason.

2.) Why can’t most people get this right with The Punisher?

Continue reading “Why The Equalizer is the Film The Punisher Should Have Been”