The film is often studied for its take on the "modern vigilante" archetype.
: Fuqua uses high-contrast lighting and slow-motion sequences to emphasize McCall’s tactical mind. The_Equalizer_Il_vendicatore_m1080p_2014_
: Unlike many action heroes, McCall is portrayed as a man with OCD-like tendencies, finding order in chaos. The film is often studied for its take
: McCall comes out of self-imposed retirement to protect a young girl from ultra-violent Russian gangsters. The_Equalizer_Il_vendicatore_m1080p_2014_