"The Equalizer 2"

Problem Solver Robert McCall is back.
I always thought that this was something of a departure role for lead actor Denzel Washington, but the first film worked incredibly well, in fact my one regret was that I never got round to seeing it at the Cinema, so naturally this was something I was very keen to rectify with the sequel. In fact I have been wracking my brains as to whether Mr.Washington has done a sequel before, and without consulting the oracle that is IMDb, I cannot think of one.

McCall is reunited with one of his former work colleagues. And they enjoy catching up, but all too soon said colleague is off to Europe to investigate an apparent suicide, but there are suspicions of foul play. And sure enough, McCall soon finds himself investigating her death, which may or may not be a robbery gone wrong.
There is also a side story involving a tenant in the apartment block where McCall lives. A young lad, who McCall takes under his wing, in the hope that he can veer him away from the Street gang that he is involved with.

It builds to the inevitable big finale, taking place wher McCall and his wife lived, and during a big storm. It is a very well executed sequence.

Overall its a good film, may be not quite as good as the first but still worth watching for the always reliable Mr Washington....7 out of 10