The action trilogy starring Denzel Washington had its last film released in theaters. Discover the plot, cast and press and public reviews for each film.
A The Protector trilogy returns to cinemas with his third and final film, starring the star Denzel Washington (Training Day).
The action saga follows the journey of a lonely man in search of justice through violence. In addition to acting, washington is also the producer of the trilogy, which has the filmmaker Antoine Fuqua (Emancipation – A Story of Freedom) in the direction.
The plot is loosely inspired by the TV series of the same name broadcast between 1985 and 1989 in the United States. The first two films in the franchise are available to watch on platforms HBO Max It is Paramount+.
If you're an action fan and want to know this saga, keep reading to find out more about the cast, plot and reception of The protector.
The Protector (2014)
O first film in the saga was released theatrically in September 2014, achieving a box office gross of US$ 192 million (about R$ 992 million in current conversion). The cast has Denzel Washington, Chloe Grace Moretz, David Harbor, Bill Pullman, Melissa Leo and others. O film is available to watch at the HBO Max.
Robert McCall (played by washington) works at a hardware store and keeps his past as a former Marine and Defense Intelligence Agency secret.
When Terri (Interpreted by Moretz), a teenage prostitute friend of McCall, is abused by members of the Russian mafia, McCall is led to use his aggressive impulses to seek revenge. This revenge triggers a trajectory of violence.
The film has a 7.2 rating on IMDb and a 61% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Protector 2 (2018)
The sequence of The protector It took four years to come out. Its theatrical release generated box office receipts of US$ 190 million (R$ 982 million, in current conversion). Join the new cast Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), Ashton Sanders (Moonlight: Under the Moonlight), Orson Bean (I want to be John Malkovich) It is Sakina Jaffrey (Soul).
The film is available on Paramount+. McCall He leaves aside any pretense of a normal life and embraces his role as street watchman.
But his fame grows among the criminals in the neighborhood where he lives and it doesn't take long for a colleague of his to be murdered. Death causes McCall is destined to take the law into his own hands.
Compared to its predecessor, The protector there was a drop in public and critical ratings, with a rating of 6.7 on IMDb and approval of 52% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes (seal “Rotten“).
The Protector: Final Chapter (2023)
The third and final film in the franchise debuted in theaters last Thursday (5), receiving excellent reviews from both audiences and critics.
Currently, the film has a rating of 7.0 on IMDb and an approval rating of 75% among critics on Rotten Tomatoes, being the first in the series to receive the Fresh Certificate. The cast includes Dakota Fanning, Gaia Scodellaro, Eugenio Mastrandrea and David Denman.
In the plot, after the events of the previous films, Robert McCall leaves his life as a vigilante behind and moves to southern Italy.
For a brief period, the ex-agent's life seems perfect. However, everything changes when the local mafia begins to torment the lives of McCall's new friends.
Conclusion
With the third and last film from the Equalizer franchise, Denzel Washington ends his journey as Robert McCall in an engaging plot that takes him to southern Italy.
The film received praise from critics and audiences, maintaining a solid score on IMDb and securing a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
This conclusion promises an exciting and satisfying experience for fans of the series, combining action, drama and suspense in an impactful narrative.
If you are an action movie enthusiast, be sure to check out the outcome of this exciting saga.
