The Equalizer (2014) - Brick by Brick Scene (8/10) | Movieclips

The Equalizer - Brick by Brick: Bob (Denzel Washington) and Teddy (Marton Csokas) discuss the mysteries of a familiar Russian tale.

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FILM DESCRIPTION:
Robert McCall (Denzel Washington), a man of mysterious origin who believes he has put the past behind him, dedicates himself to creating a quiet new life. However, when he meets Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz), a teenager who has been manhandled by violent Russian mobsters, he simply cannot walk away. With his set of formidable skills, McCall comes out of self-imposed retirement and emerges as an avenging angel, ready to take down anyone who brutalizes the helpless.

CREDITS:
TM & © Sony Pictures Entertainment (2014)
Cast: Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Screewriter: Richard Wenk

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[Middlestepofficial]

"When you pray for the rain, you got to deal with the mud too" - priceless

[egmont]

Everybody gangsta until Denzell starts monologuing.

[stealthassasinday]

The fact Denzel answered Nikolai's simple question without a straight answer with a story of possibly the guy's own childhood is fantastic writing.

[wilkowilkins]

The part where McCall speaks in Russian.. you can see in Nicolai's face.. the realisation that he's got involved with the wrong person. Someone even more deadly and connected than he is.
Mastery from both actors

[itwjry]

“You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too” true

[derrickberry]

I think Denzel Might be one of the best, intense, believable actors to exist.

[automatic_systematic]

"Done some bad things in my life, Nikolai. Things I'm not proud of. I promised someone that I loved very much that I would never go back to being that person. But for you, I'm gonna make an exception." Hairs on the back of my neck stood at attention

[MrFaulk-pnef]

The more I watch this movie. The more this becomes the best scene….the acting, the body language. The confidence of Nikolai slowly being taken away by Robert….wearing all black staring at him with his black eyes….revealing his life story but remaining a mystery…then he drops the line in Russian…solidifying that you are messing with a killer and I haven’t even really got started. Robert is in zero fear of Nikolai and now he’s letting him know that it’s over….and Nikolai still wondering…..who the hell is this guy….

That’s Bobby McCall, former pip

[magicmooney]

When a villian realizes someone is crazier than he is.

[thienluu]

“When you pray for the rain, you got to deal with the mud too” Love this line

[ejectoseatocuzhaha]

Denzel is the only actor i look up for on YouTube just to see his scenes cause thats how impressive his acting skillz are

[mannydcbianco]

Marton is such an underrated, or at the very least underutilized, actor, and it's a joy seeing two brilliant actors like these playing off each other.

[Mrsomewhatevil]

everybody talking about denzel which is great.

but marton csokas really did a good job as a villain

[davegee]

The way Denzel's eyes are pure black in this scene like a shark is so powerful. Sizing up his prey. Doesn't even raise his voice but projects pure fear. Probably the best actor in this day and age by far ! Masterful acting !

[glidernyc]

By telling Teddy information about Teddy's life, McCall is letting him know that he is a man with serious connections and information, and thus someone to be taken very seriously. The fact that he also quietly disposed of Teddy's main muscle in a a restaurant in about 15 seconds should probably have driven the point home.

[MelissaLona]

The writing for this scene was amazing but the acting by both actors really drove it home. A very intense and memorable scene

[OneBiasedOpinion]

I just realized what the implications of that last line are. Nikolai asks "what do you see when you look at me?" and McCall tells him his own life's story in response. The hidden conversation in this is "do you know who you're dealing with?" and the response is "yes, I've done my research."

At the end, McCall gives Nikolai time to make his choice, leaving a phone number with which to contact him when he's ready. It's already fairly clear Nikolai isn't about to take McCall's "offer" seriously, and so that's why McCall turns Nikolai's own question back on him: "what do you see when you look at me?" He's asking him "do _you_ know who you're dealing with?" with the implication that if Nikolai really _does_ know, he should take McCall's "offer" far more seriously.

That's brilliant screenwriting right there.

[J_GoTTi]

“But for you... I’m gonna make an exception..” gives me chills every time.

[xdadev]

Nikolai: When you look at me, what do you see?
Denzel: *A scared 12 year old boi*

[RodCornholio]

The writing - but especially Denzel's acting - is simply the best.