5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Equalizer 2 (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
Overview
Robert McCall, who serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, embarks on a relentless, globe-trotting quest for vengeance when his former partner is murdered.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Robert McCall, who serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, embarks on a relentless, globe-trotting quest for vengeance when his former partner is murdered.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans right due to its strong emphasis on individual responsibility and a lone vigilante operating outside failed institutions to deliver justice, rather than advocating for systemic reform or collective action.
The movie features a prominent Black lead actor in a role that originated as a white character in its source material, demonstrating explicit racial recasting. However, the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes, focusing instead on a classic action-thriller plot of justice and revenge.
Secondary
The protagonist, Robert McCall, was originally portrayed as a white character in the 1980s television series. In this film adaptation, he is portrayed by a Black actor, Denzel Washington, which constitutes a race swap.
The protagonist, Robert McCall, embodies a strong moral code rooted in principles of justice, protection of the innocent, and righteous retribution against evil, which are often framed with biblical allusions and a sense of divine purpose. The narrative consistently validates these virtues through his actions.
The film features a sympathetic portrayal of Sam Rubinstein, a Jewish Holocaust survivor, whose stolen family heirloom becomes a central plot point. The narrative strongly condemns the historical persecution of Jewish people and champions justice for the victimized, aligning the audience with Rubinstein's dignity and suffering.
The Equalizer 2 is an action thriller centered on Robert McCall's quest for justice. The film's plot and character arcs do not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The film "The Equalizer 2" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on action and the protagonist's quest for justice, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. While female characters are present, none participate in action sequences that meet the specified criteria for physical combat victories.
The film is a sequel to a reboot of a 1980s TV series. The main character, Robert McCall, remains male, consistent with his portrayal in the original series and prior film. No other established characters from the source material are portrayed with a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.8
Critic Ratings
5.2
5.0
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