he is one of my favorite movie villains of all time! i put him right up there with Colonel Hans Landa: smart, cunning, brutal, charming, well spoken and menacing.
The dialogue makes no sense... "When YOU look at me what do YOU see? Nothing, the answer is nothing, I have no feelings about YOU one way or the other." Asks him a question about himself them makes the answer about Robert completely disregarding the question. The only way it would make sense is if he was answering for Robert, but then he's just shitting on himself.
@@TanakaMatsumoto Nikolai was lying, he said that to sound more imposing. He fears robert. Why would he ask if he was already answered? Because he knows that isn't the true answer.
@@matiasf.sanchezp.861 The scene is unrealistic though. In five minutes, not once did a waiter come over to ask if they were enjoying their meal, and if everything was ok today. Not once did a waiter appear at their table with a puzzled look on his face and a spare salmon pie and ask if Teddy ordered this. Not once did a waiter try to upsell another bottle of wine, and not once did a flower seller come and pester them about buying a bunch to take home. Hollywood, sheesh.
@@daleviker5884 Dunno about you but I've been in plenty of restaurants where waiters hadn't shown themselves for 10+ minutes. High quality/Expensive restaurants, mind you.
The subtlety of Marton Csokas (Nickolai) at 5:38 to turn that slight grin into a straight face is superb acting. Something so minor, yet conveys to audiences that the character now fully realizes the threat he faces while locked in that intense stare down. Phenomenal scene by both!
Don't forget that he was clenching to his table the whole time. Only when the rival left did he get to release that tension and have a sip of his very expensive drink.
Like they say in sports "There's certain things you can't teach an athlete". I believe the same when it comes to performers. The subtleties in acting, those are natural shits imo
"I've done some bad things in my life Nicolai, things I'm not proud of. I promised someone that I loved very much that I would never go back being that person, but for you I'm gonna make an exception". That gave me the goosebumps!
The way he just places the glasses on the table and delivers that line is superb. This could have been a generic action movie but the performances of both these men takes it to a different level.
If you breakdown their script, pretty much every action movie is a generic one. But with great screen writers, great actors, directors, stunt performers, the whole production team, they will become great movies.
The emptiness in Denzel’s eyes when he asked “what do you see when you look at me?” Is perfect, it depicts a calmness much like before the storm. Just like the calmness a calculated killer possesses before taking a life. It speaks volumes to the hopelessness to resist, because death is absolutely certain like the destruction following a storm.
And for a split second right after he says that line, you can see the other guy's arrogance fade and his face twitch as what the outcome of this conflict will ultimately be dawns on him.
Training Day, Malcom X, Glory, Man on Fire, Flight, American Gangster, Crimson Tide, Fallen, Inside Man, Courage Under Fire, John Q, and the Book of Eil. Just to name a few. Denzel is one of the best.
The fact that he knew about Nikolais childhood made Robert instantly intimidate him. I love this scene so much. It shows just how calculating Robert McCalls character really is. I genuinely can't see any other actor playing Robert McCall other than Denzel Washington. He deserved an Oscar for this performance
Was that really nikolai's childhood though? I had not gotten that impression but I'm about to watch this scene for the third time in a row to see if I pick up on that
@@GranPuba That's the impression that I got. I assumed McCall was almost "flexing" and saying "I know who you are and what kind of person you are". For a man who tries to lay low, it would be a bit jarring for this random man to know about your past like that. It just shows how skilled McCall is. Nicolai did the same thing when showing up at McCalls apartment earlier in the movie. I'm not sure but that was just my assumption.
5:32 Denzel’s cold death stare is haunting. seriously one of the greatest if not the greatest actor of all time. No one is even close to his acting skills. All his scenes feel so real as if he isn’t acting.
@@charlesstuart7290 2 was pretty good, but it didn’t hit the spot like 1 did. Most likely because 1 was more a shock to the system, while 2 we already knew what to expect. I look forward to seeing what they give us for 3. Hopefully it’s at least the same as 2, in regards to quality.
I'll bet that out of the millions of people throughout the world who have watched this movie, not one person looked at their watch during this scene, no one's mind wandered, no one thought about the work they left unfinished, no one wondered if they left the lights on in their car. Everyone was in the moment, eyes and ears focused on those two actors and nothing else. Watching the movie for the first time, there's no time to savor the scene because Denzel was going to do something else that was riveting. Its why clips like this are great because it gives us a chance to admire everything about the scene.
It was in the moment when Nicolai realized that what he saw in Robert's eyes was death that he got genuinely frightened. That made his smirk wane and eclipsed his face with terror. The genius of their acting in this scene is unmatched.
4:44 I love it when Nikolai says "Thank you" after McCall gives him an opportunity to do the right thing. And McCall says "You're welcome." It felt to me like Csokas improvised that part. And Denzel followed right along with it. Two incredible actors, masters of their craft.
The part of "Thank you" and "You're welcome" stood out to me. I think Nikolai's "thank you" is being sarcastic, while John's "thank you" seems like courtesy.
@@brbailey YES! I knew it felt "weird" or kinda "off kilter" to me. I couldn't quite put my finger on it. But you hit it for me. Teddy being sarcastic in contrast to John's courtesy is what I've been sensing. It was quite subtle. The 2 actors pulled it off very well! "Thank you" Lol
No one, not another, can capture an audience like Mr. Washington. He brings the truth to the screen, and he brings the truth to the Academy Awards. No body, not one soul, can surpass his performance.
The way Denzel transitioned from English to Russian back to English gave the scene alot of depth. Nikolia realized in that moment this dude is different than anything he has dealt with
@@yassinee.3463 watch any movie clip/game clip/music video on TH-cam and literally every single comment section will have someone claiming it to be "So underrated" I'm pretty sure people just say that to try and look all cool and edgy.
He has this meeting and tells him this story right after coming back from his visit to his government friends and getting the info on who he was dealing with...because of that, I always felt pretty sure the boy was Nikolai.
I still can't believe Denzel doesn't have a case full of Oscars. One of the best actors ever. This scene is so brilliant. Both these actors gave their best performance here. Nicolai knows he's a psychopath and wants to show his detachment and control. Asking him what he sees. Robert just smiles and tells him his own backstory in detail just to show him he knows him all too well. And then turns the tables on him by asking him what he sees. Because he knows that the psychopath in front of him can not read his face at all. Basically saying; you don't know what to expect from me. That's when Nicolai gets flustered. He can't see anything there, because there is nothing there.
I do not think it was that at all, the fact that he admits, that he did bad things in his life, then, telling him, for him, he will become that person again, finished with the exact same question, Nicolai realizes then, that he is the same, a cold, calculated sociopath, something, Nicolai did not expect at all.
Denzel and Csokas basically put on a masterclass in this scene. Denzel is always amazing but Marton did fantastic holding his own. Probably one of my favorite scenes
I love this scene! I love how McCall basically guts Teddy with just his words, just his story. His words become the knife that spills Teddy's guts. Great scene, both actors did such an incredible job.
You’re sitting in your own restaurant, then in walks a man having killed one of your henchmen. In his hands he has his broken, bloody glasses as proof. Said man then proceeds to nonchalantly, go through your life story in third person, telling you about your exact childhood feelings and reasons why you killed your foster parents when nobody else had even thought of the possibility of it. Then the very same man gives you a chance to stop with what you’re doing like you should be grateful that you’re still breathing. That’s what made Nikolai shook. One of Denzel's best ever scenes in my opinion.
Hannibal was looking at a person as if " How am I gonna cook this guy"?! The Liver an some fava beans. Don't forget the Chiante wine. Definitely two guys on different missions. Not just to kill. One for justice an the other for dinner. KRAZY!!!☠️☠️☠️
Martin Csokas was amazing in the role of Nikolai. A brutal thug with no conscience,just following orders,doing what comes naturally. He’s a really good actor.
I do agree on your perception,but the government train Denzel to be an assassin at the top level they don't choose lightly precision is the key that's why he times itself the outcome will always be the same his Nemesis will lose.
@@mja91352 There was a youtube commentor. Young boy. Couldn't spell correctly. Beaten up by the system, stop me if you've heard this one before. He was illiterate and yet a good man, Mr Anderson, took him in. When the boy made typos, this Micheal Anderson showed understanding and patience. When the boy had bad punctuation, incorrect grammar, Mr Anderson showed him compassion and love. It was a miracle. One week later, two other random commentors broke into a correcting session and destroyed the work this good man had done. Some small snarky comebacks were thrown by them, the type children might use. I think these two were friends of the boy. they were scared that one day, Mr Anderson, this good man might wake up and see that the young boy would always make typos and throw him away like a piece of lint or a bottlecap. So they decided not to find out. What do you two think Devon and Mark Lastes?
"What do you see when you look at me?" WOW! Denzel nailed the 'look'. His eyes. No emotion. No humanity. They're just eyes. That 'look' that will make your blood run cold. I've seen that in Spec Ops guys. Not a glare you would ever want directed towards you.
Was flirting with some old dudes date/escort in Vegas. I look up a bit and there are two huge guys behind him and they gave me those eyes. I smiled, nodded my head and got the hell out of there! Lesson number 452!
I first saw Denzel Washington in "Glory". He owned that movie from start to finish; other fine actors did the movie justice but Denzel was the center of it. Looks as though not much has changed; if anything he only got much, much better at what he does.
@@andrewlocke3389 - Agree! My fav scene is where the men gathered around the fire, singing, at night before battle. D's character finally dropped the angry, tough guy act and became just like them: vulnerable, scared; knowing their death was eventual.
The director , scriptwriter, and these 2 gems of actors make my day of the years on earth. Bless them all for the art of acting and expressions. I’ve run out of superlatives.
My favorite part about this scene is that they made such a seemingly big deal about flying out their top killer to go after McCall, made it seem as though he'd at the very least give him some kind of noticeable trouble...and yet he is reduced off-screen into nothing more than some broken and bloodied glasses. No name, no fight, no threat; pretty much was built up only to be eliminated in insignificance. And I love that subtlety, especially when Teddy immediately tries to segue that into trying to call McCall nothing to him.
So I'll start this off by saying I love Denzal. He is just an awesome generational actor and is a master of his craft. But We have to give Marton Csokas his due. This was an amazing performance by him and this scene is just awesome how desolate he looks. Amazing job by both actors.
Nickolai said "thank you" to denzels offer just to show how casual this is for him but danzels rapid "welcome" showed how casual is this for him to give someone a chance then they don't avail it and die...
When a guy takes out your hitman, brings back his glasses and says he is not coming back. At that point you gotta realize this guy is a major problem that you should leave alone lol.
One of my favorite lines, " I promised someone that I had love a long time ago that I will not go back to that person that used to be, but for you...I will make that exception."
"Sometimes the answer is right in front of you." He said it while he looks him right in the eye. This is the best line of the entire scene, and there is no debate on it. I've polled 100 people, and 97 agreed with my assessment.
"You asked me what I saw when I looked at you... What do you see when you look at me?......" Then the dead eyed stare. Nikolai should have yelled check please and get me on the first flight outta this town.
When I look at him, I see someone who could not care less. When I look at Denzel, I see determination. One is going in a direction, the other is floating in the wind.
5:22 Notice that twitch on the left side of his lip, this shows his sudden shock or the unexpected statement from McCall which caught him off guard and he's now really scared but tries to hide the best he can and in doing so it comes out as a twitch or a strain in the muscle, this also shows how good of an actor Csokas(Nikolai) really is!
No not scared. A man like that doesn't scare just from words. He's seen the same things The Mccall character has seen if not worse because he continued to thrive in that dark world that Mccall left behind. It was recognition that he underestimated Mccall and now he fully realizes who he's dealing with and he will now deal with threat accordingly. Teddy is a psychopath who has seen and done a lot of evil and violence. That kind of person does not scare from words or a look. Its recognition of a worthy adversary.
@0:34 the subtle vibration of the table lamp may be indicating Robert McCall taking out the Russian henchman that went to go pee. I like when movie directors drop little gems like this.
Chilling scene. The best part, is the absurdity of the "Thank you", and "You're welcome", they exchange. McCall has just laid out, his preparedness to him, by answering his question in full, without actually answering it. McCall offering him an opportunity to do the right thing, is just to fulfill his need to make the offer. They cement it though, with the exchange, both knowing, one of them is going to die, and that's what they're really accepting. Brilliant scene, in every way.
I would watch this film over and over for this scene alone. The acting, the ambience, the subtleties. A thorough understanding and appreciation of the script and anchoring point.
Not to many actors can hold their own in a scene with Denzel but Martin Csokas is one of them. I love how the smug smirk look on his face fades ever so slightly , almost imperceptibly when McCall asks him what he sees when he looks at him. Probably the first time in his adult life that he hasn’t been in total control of a situation.
Damn once Robert broke down Nick's story that's when he should have decided to get the fuq out of dodge. It's scary when someone finds out your whole life story with relative ease. 🤨😳
Lots of, admittedly well deserved praise for Denzel in this scene. However Marton Csokas is superb here. One of the most cold eyed psychotic villains I’ve ever seen..in any movie .
When a monster meets an even bigger monster. In this scene you’d think the main threat would be Nikolai based on his passed actions, expressions and empire. But one look at roberts face at the end and you realize the monster all along is actually the protagonist.
Denzel is one of the finest actors of a generation.
Nah of all time
greatest would be a more accurate term.
He is kind of cute doe
The best*
Indeed! Him and Kevin Spacey in this scene is the perfect duo.
Marton Csokas doesn't get enough credit of how good he was in this film. Such a compelling villain!
He's good at being the bad guy. He's also a good villain in XxX
And a good villain in Kingdom of Heaven
One of the best villains of all time.
he is one of my favorite movie villains of all time! i put him right up there with Colonel Hans Landa: smart, cunning, brutal, charming, well spoken and menacing.
Absolutely he was a great Russian gangster great actor
Superbly executed acting, flawless, brilliant and cunning. Denzel is one of the very few actors that actually deserve his A list status.
Absolutely true. This is a master at his craft
It’s a perfect scene
There is a hidden meaning... That's why it looks perfect to you!
0:33 You can see the moment the guy dies, by the rattling of the table.
At least, that's what I took away from the table shutter.
i like how calm and calculated he is. he doesn't have to yell, people that do that lack confidence in thier skills.
"What do you see when you look at me?" The deadness in Denzel's eyes, the way Nikolai's smirk weakens and his confidence waivers, I love it
Because once Denzel asked him that and he took half a second to realize ………”Death” is what he sees when he looks at him.
@Lux Aeterna Fight or flight
In a way he's giving Nicolai a chance, and yet deep down he knows how this will end up.............isn't it!!!!!!!!
The dialogue makes no sense... "When YOU look at me what do YOU see? Nothing, the answer is nothing, I have no feelings about YOU one way or the other." Asks him a question about himself them makes the answer about Robert completely disregarding the question. The only way it would make sense is if he was answering for Robert, but then he's just shitting on himself.
@@TanakaMatsumoto Nikolai was lying, he said that to sound more imposing. He fears robert. Why would he ask if he was already answered? Because he knows that isn't the true answer.
"When you pray for rain you gotta deal with the mud too."
One of the best line on the whole movie
So true dude...nice
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@Nobody .12 wow....
Riiiiight!!
I don't even have the words to describe how brilliant this scene was.
It's just perfect
I don't even have the words too describe how brilliant this scene was.
Would've been savage if he brought back his head instead of the glasses
@@matiasf.sanchezp.861 The scene is unrealistic though. In five minutes, not once did a waiter come over to ask if they were enjoying their meal, and if everything was ok today. Not once did a waiter appear at their table with a puzzled look on his face and a spare salmon pie and ask if Teddy ordered this. Not once did a waiter try to upsell another bottle of wine, and not once did a flower seller come and pester them about buying a bunch to take home. Hollywood, sheesh.
@@daleviker5884 Dunno about you but I've been in plenty of restaurants where waiters hadn't shown themselves for 10+ minutes.
High quality/Expensive restaurants, mind you.
The way he turns the tables around on the “piece of lint or bottle cap” insult is just masterful. Bravo !
c'est moi super Vic ! ...
The story IS about Nikolai.
@@MrAnderson5157 Im aware. I understood the reference.
@@SuperVic1979 No idt you did. It's not a reference the boy was Nikolai.
@@MrAnderson5157that’s what Im saying. I knew he was referring to Nikolai as a child. Not hard at all to pick up.
The subtlety of Marton Csokas (Nickolai) at 5:38 to turn that slight grin into a straight face is superb acting. Something so minor, yet conveys to audiences that the character now fully realizes the threat he faces while locked in that intense stare down. Phenomenal scene by both!
Don't forget that he was clenching to his table the whole time. Only when the rival left did he get to release that tension and have a sip of his very expensive drink.
Marton Csokas went toe to toe with Denzel and held his ground. I thought he did an awesome job in this movie. What an awesome villain!
Like they say in sports "There's certain things you can't teach an athlete". I believe the same when it comes to performers. The subtleties in acting, those are natural shits imo
Well said!!!
@@chrisg2214 He, John Lithgow and Anthony Hopkins conduct master classes in their villain portrayals. All those subtleties and nuances.
"I've done some bad things in my life Nicolai, things I'm not proud of. I promised someone that I loved very much that I would never go back being that person, but for you I'm gonna make an exception". That gave me the goosebumps!
Same…🔥
As gangsta as any line from ANY of the Godfather movies!!!!
Yep. The same goosebumps when Liam Neeson said, "I will find you and I will kill you", in "Taken."
Exactly dude wasn’t joking at all no laugher but I’m serious
I love her but she’s not here to stop me anymore. I’m free to do as I please.
The way he just places the glasses on the table and delivers that line is superb. This could have been a generic action movie but the performances of both these men takes it to a different level.
They grabbed some top notch actors. Absolutely solid performances. Denzel is one of my favorite actors. His Man on Fire movie was damn good too.
I agree, all around great acting throughout the whole scene
Then he as he leaves he tosses them in the wine. He really hates those glasses 🕶
If you breakdown their script, pretty much every action movie is a generic one. But with great screen writers, great actors, directors, stunt performers, the whole production team, they will become great movies.
Agreed. Kevin Spacey and Denzel never disappoints!
The emptiness in Denzel’s eyes when he asked “what do you see when you look at me?” Is perfect, it depicts a calmness much like before the storm. Just like the calmness a calculated killer possesses before taking a life. It speaks volumes to the hopelessness to resist, because death is absolutely certain like the destruction following a storm.
Or he just dozed off straight ahead for a second while thinking of his dead wife,the world may never know.
Nicely said.
he’s just cold
Here this film 🎥, Denzel has mastered Muso Tensei and Ultra Instinct
And for a split second right after he says that line, you can see the other guy's arrogance fade and his face twitch as what the outcome of this conflict will ultimately be dawns on him.
Training Day, Malcom X, Glory, Man on Fire, Flight, American Gangster, Crimson Tide, Fallen, Inside Man, Courage Under Fire, John Q, and the Book of Eil. Just to name a few. Denzel is one of the best.
He was also brilliant in Fences!!!!!!! 👍
The fact that he knew about Nikolais childhood made Robert instantly intimidate him. I love this scene so much. It shows just how calculating Robert McCalls character really is. I genuinely can't see any other actor playing Robert McCall other than Denzel Washington. He deserved an Oscar for this performance
Was that really nikolai's childhood though? I had not gotten that impression but I'm about to watch this scene for the third time in a row to see if I pick up on that
@@GranPuba That's the impression that I got. I assumed McCall was almost "flexing" and saying "I know who you are and what kind of person you are". For a man who tries to lay low, it would be a bit jarring for this random man to know about your past like that. It just shows how skilled McCall is. Nicolai did the same thing when showing up at McCalls apartment earlier in the movie. I'm not sure but that was just my assumption.
The intimidation is coming back with them glasses. Quick, unclean but effective
@@GranPubaNikolai says "you think you know me." when Robert is done telling him the story.
Taí.To totalmente de acordo!
5:32
Denzel’s cold death stare is haunting. seriously one of the greatest if not the greatest actor of all time. No one is even close to his acting skills. All his scenes feel so real as if he isn’t acting.
Teddy's reaction was so subtle and yet so stunning. He realized at that moment who he was dealing with and that this was no ordinary threat
Denzel is always superb. I believe he is one of the all-time greatest actors. He simply delivers greatness and stays the hell out of politics.
Bogat and Cagney are in the same category.
Sam Jackson and Leo are up there with Denzel
Probably my favorite scene from that movie. An underrated movie that definitely deserves a second look.
Not underrated by the views on You tube on every scene. Equalizer 3 is on the way.
@@charlesstuart7290 no way, really?
@@dmc1769 Yes really - that's what I read.
@@charlesstuart7290 Damn, can’t wait
@@charlesstuart7290 2 was pretty good, but it didn’t hit the spot like 1 did. Most likely because 1 was more a shock to the system, while 2 we already knew what to expect. I look forward to seeing what they give us for 3. Hopefully it’s at least the same as 2, in regards to quality.
"Stop me if you know this one." ... "Oh no, carry on." ... "Okay." ~ Priceless 🤣
I'll bet that out of the millions of people throughout the world who have watched this movie, not one person looked at their watch during this scene, no one's mind wandered, no one thought about the work they left unfinished, no one wondered if they left the lights on in their car. Everyone was in the moment, eyes and ears focused on those two actors and nothing else. Watching the movie for the first time, there's no time to savor the scene because Denzel was going to do something else that was riveting. Its why clips like this are great because it gives us a chance to admire everything about the scene.
It was in the moment when Nicolai realized that what he saw in Robert's eyes was death that he got genuinely frightened. That made his smirk wane and eclipsed his face with terror.
The genius of their acting in this scene is unmatched.
Terror? No. Just the realization that he had a serious adversary in front of him to be taken seriously
Both comments. 🤣🥴🤣🥴
4:44 I love it when Nikolai says "Thank you" after McCall gives him an opportunity to do the right thing. And McCall says "You're welcome." It felt to me like Csokas improvised that part. And Denzel followed right along with it. Two incredible actors, masters of their craft.
i see what you mean but im afraid you are wrong. thank you and youre welcome are both part of the original script. you can find it on google
@@stopstalkingyouspookybastard Thanks for the correction. It's good to know.
The part of "Thank you" and "You're welcome" stood out to me. I think Nikolai's "thank you" is being sarcastic, while John's "thank you" seems like courtesy.
@@brbailey YES! I knew it felt "weird" or kinda "off kilter" to me. I couldn't quite put my finger on it. But you hit it for me. Teddy being sarcastic in contrast to John's courtesy is what I've been sensing. It was quite subtle. The 2 actors pulled it off very well! "Thank you" Lol
For me, it felt impromptu. If that was in the script, my appreciation for that scene jumps even higher than it had been.
No one, not another, can capture an audience like Mr. Washington. He brings the truth to the screen, and he brings the truth to the Academy Awards. No body, not one soul, can surpass his performance.
Anthony hepkins, same level
@@vincentzinganto8458 same here.
@@vincentzinganto8458 These are upper echelon actors
The way Denzel transitioned from English to Russian back to English gave the scene alot of depth. Nikolia realized in that moment this dude is different than anything he has dealt with
"He's not comin' back..." and... "When you pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud, too..." Two GREAT lines!
Under rated movie, this was a full blown five alarm blockbuster in my book!
Underrated?? 😄 It's a famous movie, big success in the box office, praised by many...
Was not underrated at all.
@@yassinee.3463 watch any movie clip/game clip/music video on TH-cam and literally every single comment section will have someone claiming it to be "So underrated"
I'm pretty sure people just say that to try and look all cool and edgy.
Shut up.
I like the way he’s split it into two words. What a dick.
"Stop me if you've heard this one" lmao literally telling the guy his childhood.
Elite
Are you sure the orphan boy was actually Nikolai or just a Russian story/urban legend to get a point across... So McCall did his research on him?
@@moheganson lol after he told the story did you not hear his response to Denzel?
He has this meeting and tells him this story right after coming back from his visit to his government friends and getting the info on who he was dealing with...because of that, I always felt pretty sure the boy was Nikolai.
That was definitely his childhood story. Dude was bugging out listening to it😆
The quality of the villain put this film on another level. Every scene between these two is electric
I still can't believe Denzel doesn't have a case full of Oscars. One of the best actors ever. This scene is so brilliant. Both these actors gave their best performance here. Nicolai knows he's a psychopath and wants to show his detachment and control. Asking him what he sees. Robert just smiles and tells him his own backstory in detail just to show him he knows him all too well. And then turns the tables on him by asking him what he sees. Because he knows that the psychopath in front of him can not read his face at all. Basically saying; you don't know what to expect from me. That's when Nicolai gets flustered. He can't see anything there, because there is nothing there.
do people get oscars for action films?
I do not think it was that at all, the fact that he admits, that he did bad things in his life, then, telling him, for him, he will become that person again, finished with the exact same question, Nicolai realizes then, that he is the same, a cold, calculated sociopath, something, Nicolai did not expect at all.
Always loved how Denzel dunks the sunglasses in the wine before he leaves the table. Pure Denzel class. My favorite actor ever personally
Dude: My men will find him.
(20 seconds later)
McCall: He's not coming back.
🤣🤣🤣
🤣👍
Well technically he did find him he just didn’t live through it
😂😂😂
😂😂😭😭
Still gives shiver to my bones.. Speech delivery and facial expressions are like 100 outta 100..
0:33 You can see the moment the guy dies, by the rattling of the table
Him "My men will find him."
Denzel "His not coming back."
''My men will find him''
Literally dies seconds later and ''will not be coming back'' 😂
Ufo
Denzel and Csokas basically put on a masterclass in this scene. Denzel is always amazing but Marton did fantastic holding his own. Probably one of my favorite scenes
Book of Eli, The Equalizer: The most underrated movies
Denzel is terrifying and gentle at the same time. His acting and storytelling is unmatched.
I love this scene! I love how McCall basically guts Teddy with just his words, just his story. His words become the knife that spills Teddy's guts. Great scene, both actors did such an incredible job.
Teddy?
@@richb1653 Teddy is the name of the character sitting across from Denzel
You’re sitting in your own restaurant, then in walks a man having killed one of your henchmen. In his hands he has his broken, bloody glasses as proof. Said man then proceeds to nonchalantly, go through your life story in third person, telling you about your exact childhood feelings and reasons why you killed your foster parents when nobody else had even thought of the possibility of it. Then the very same man gives you a chance to stop with what you’re doing like you should be grateful that you’re still breathing. That’s what made Nikolai shook. One of Denzel's best ever scenes in my opinion.
This is probably one of the top 20 best scenes of any actor in the past 20 years.
5:37 one of the finest moments in film history. Right up there with the Hannibal Lecter gaze.
Hannibal was looking at a person as if " How am I gonna cook this guy"?! The Liver an some fava beans. Don't forget the Chiante wine. Definitely two guys on different missions. Not just to kill. One for justice an the other for dinner. KRAZY!!!☠️☠️☠️
Everything Denzel Washington touches in film turns to gold. One of my favorite actors.
"What do you see when you look at me?"...In that moment the other guy who has no feelings suddenly felt a cold chill up his spine.
Yes, a great scene. Both men acted this out so well that their very subtle facial expressions make the story Denzel tells seem real.
Martin Csokas was amazing in the role of Nikolai. A brutal thug with no conscience,just following orders,doing what comes naturally. He’s a really good actor.
Well he's a psychopath.
He was a scary dude in this movie. The actor did a great job
I do agree on your perception,but the government train Denzel to be an assassin at the top level they don't choose lightly precision is the key that's why he times itself the outcome will always be the same his Nemesis will lose.
Csokas displayed controlled thuggery. Quintessential villain.
Who? That's Kevin Spacey
I love this scene the most. The calmness of both men on the surface, in contrast clashing emotions on the inner side. Superb acting.
I love how Denzel took this thug's operation apart just as he promised, "brick by brick, dollar by dollar, body by body".
This is so incredibly good. One of the most intensive scenes I've seen.
You should check out sacario dinner scene
The word you want is "intense." Look it up. Buy a dictionary first.
@@mja91352 don’t be a dick.
@@mja91352 The word you're looking for is weak. Because only tiny-minded weakness comes from petty insults. You can do better than that.
@@mja91352 There was a youtube commentor. Young boy. Couldn't spell correctly. Beaten up by the system, stop me if you've heard this one before. He was illiterate and yet a good man, Mr Anderson, took him in. When the boy made typos, this Micheal Anderson showed understanding and patience. When the boy had bad punctuation, incorrect grammar, Mr Anderson showed him compassion and love. It was a miracle. One week later, two other random commentors broke into a correcting session and destroyed the work this good man had done. Some small snarky comebacks were thrown by them, the type children might use.
I think these two were friends of the boy. they were scared that one day, Mr Anderson, this good man might wake up and see that the young boy would always make typos and throw him away like a piece of lint or a bottlecap.
So they decided not to find out.
What do you two think Devon and Mark Lastes?
4:48 Thank you. You're welcome. 😂
The hero meeting the villain in a civil discourse is always the best part of all movies and shows
Reminds me of Heat
@@raymason9907 one of my favourite scenes of all time
"What do you see when you look at me?" WOW! Denzel nailed the 'look'. His eyes. No emotion. No humanity. They're just eyes. That 'look' that will make your blood run cold. I've seen that in Spec Ops guys. Not a glare you would ever want directed towards you.
Was flirting with some old dudes date/escort in Vegas. I look up a bit and there are two huge guys behind him and they gave me those eyes. I smiled, nodded my head and got the hell out of there! Lesson number 452!
The stare of the psychopath. Nothing behind those eyes.
@@Idcanymore510 Not a psychopath. More of a cold and mechanical stare.
The look of a shark microseconds before the attack.
I love when the Rusky ask "when you look at me what do you see" and Denzel is amused and just smiles like "this guy has no idea"! Brilliant scene!!
Teddy (Marton Csokas) is one of the most cold blooded villains in the movies. He absolutely oozes 'Psycho'
probably not like Javier Bardem's character in that crazy movie...that guy was vicious..
@@jamesgibson3716 to be honest I don't think there's much between them. 😁
Two very exceptional actors feeding off each other energies in this scene.
They both absolutely killed their roles. Great movie 10/10
I first saw Denzel Washington in "Glory". He owned that movie from start to finish; other fine actors did the movie justice but Denzel was the center of it. Looks as though not much has changed; if anything he only got much, much better at what he does.
That scene where his character is getting lashed....he doesn't say a work but he speaks volumes.
@@andrewlocke3389 - Agree! My fav scene is where the men gathered around the fire, singing, at night before battle. D's character finally dropped the angry, tough guy act and became just like them: vulnerable, scared; knowing their death was eventual.
@@ShelleyMagner absolutely! That scene was another powerful scene in a movie replete with them. It still brings tears to my eyes.
Denzel is possibly the best actor I’ve ever seen! And one of the best lecturers of all time!
Denzel: what do you see when you look at me?
Russian dude: smirk leaves his face. 😂
Denzel is wonderful, but so is Nicholas, the murderous calmness, and the facial expressions are perfect.
The director , scriptwriter, and these 2 gems of actors make my day of the years on earth. Bless them all for the art of acting and expressions. I’ve run out of superlatives.
At....."Whatta' you see when you look at me?".....the ALMOST imperceptible drop of Nikolai's face. Recognition. Excellent.
One of my favorite says: “When you pray for rain you gotta deal with the mud too.” Perfection.
"When you pray for the rain, you got to deal with the mud."
Savage!
Yep, best actor in history. Never saw a bad acting job from this gem!!
Nice opinion.
As soon as Nikolai’s smile was going away my man Denzel said “I made my point” and got up. just terrifying
"What do you see when you see me?" Tells him the story for two reasons: First, "I am on to you." Second, to say, "I see a scared little boy."
See but in real life cornering someone like this is mad dangerous 😂 you don’t know what a person might do when they are cornered
Don’t base your decisions off movies 🍿 enjoy them
My favorite part about this scene is that they made such a seemingly big deal about flying out their top killer to go after McCall, made it seem as though he'd at the very least give him some kind of noticeable trouble...and yet he is reduced off-screen into nothing more than some broken and bloodied glasses. No name, no fight, no threat; pretty much was built up only to be eliminated in insignificance. And I love that subtlety, especially when Teddy immediately tries to segue that into trying to call McCall nothing to him.
So I'll start this off by saying I love Denzal. He is just an awesome generational actor and is a master of his craft. But We have to give Marton Csokas his due. This was an amazing performance by him and this scene is just awesome how desolate he looks. Amazing job by both actors.
It’s Denzel
@@IDFCAYA thanks bro. That was a typo.
Nickolai said "thank you" to denzels offer just to show how casual this is for him but danzels rapid "welcome" showed how casual is this for him to give someone a chance then they don't avail it and die...
"You asked me what I saw when I look at you. What do you see when you look at me?"
"Well... Oh my god! You're Denzel Washington!"
This scene has acquired a legendary status thanks to these two fine actors
This has _GOT_ to be, one of THE BEST scenes of all time !
Such an underrated film!
Agreed😎👍
When a guy takes out your hitman, brings back his glasses and says he is not coming back. At that point you gotta realize this guy is a major problem that you should leave alone lol.
Especially since it took seconds after he left lol
Right lol just let it go
Exactly. Boss it’s time to shut down this operation!
If your hitters are dying left and right…you might have a problem lol. To pursue it is 💀
Glad I’m not him.
This movie is solid gold. Every scene, every action. Brilliance
One of my favorite lines, " I promised someone that I had love a long time ago that I will not go back to that person that used to be, but for you...I will make that exception."
After Al Pacino´s dialog with de Niro in "Heat" this is the 2nd best in Hollywood history
"Sometimes the answer is right in front of you."
He said it while he looks him right in the eye. This is the best line of the entire scene, and there is no debate on it. I've polled 100 people, and 97 agreed with my assessment.
"You asked me what I saw when I looked at you... What do you see when you look at me?......" Then the dead eyed stare. Nikolai should have yelled check please and get me on the first flight outta this town.
Chills every time...I have watched this clip over and over.
When I look at him, I see someone who could not care less.
When I look at Denzel, I see determination.
One is going in a direction, the other is floating in the wind.
Notice how he is holding back tears after Denzel leaves
5:22 Notice that twitch on the left side of his lip, this shows his sudden shock or the unexpected statement from McCall which caught him off guard and he's now really scared but tries to hide the best he can and in doing so it comes out as a twitch or a strain in the muscle, this also shows how good of an actor Csokas(Nikolai) really is!
Really scared or underestimated McCall's ability to kill without a second thought?
No not scared. A man like that doesn't scare just from words. He's seen the same things The Mccall character has seen if not worse because he continued to thrive in that dark world that Mccall left behind. It was recognition that he underestimated Mccall and now he fully realizes who he's dealing with and he will now deal with threat accordingly. Teddy is a psychopath who has seen and done a lot of evil and violence. That kind of person does not scare from words or a look. Its recognition of a worthy adversary.
I think the twitch is too slow. It doesn't look like a nervous twitch. Nervous ones keep swinging.
@@fitzgeraldanthony9333 sociopath, not psychopath.
@0:34 the subtle vibration of the table lamp may be indicating Robert McCall taking out the Russian henchman that went to go pee. I like when movie directors drop little gems like this.
Chilling scene. The best part, is the absurdity of the "Thank you", and "You're welcome", they exchange. McCall has just laid out, his preparedness to him, by answering his question in full, without actually answering it. McCall offering him an opportunity to do the right thing, is just to fulfill his need to make the offer. They cement it though, with the exchange, both knowing, one of them is going to die, and that's what they're really accepting. Brilliant scene, in every way.
That's my favorite part sarcasm deserves more sarcasm lmao
Two true professionals making a conversation about what is at hand.. amazing acting
I would watch this film over and over for this scene alone. The acting, the ambience, the subtleties. A thorough understanding and appreciation of the script and anchoring point.
Both of them did justice to the scene. powerful acting. Brilliantly executed.
Scenes like these in The Equalizer never disappoint. Bob knew Teddy surprisingly well lol
Not to many actors can hold their own in a scene with Denzel but Martin Csokas is one of them. I love how the smug smirk look on his face fades ever so slightly , almost imperceptibly when McCall asks him what he sees when he looks at him. Probably the first time in his adult life that he hasn’t been in total control of a situation.
Denzel is brilliant, can't get over how talented the man is!!
Denzel is an unbelievable actor. Amazing gift. He really embodies and become the character. Wow
The dude who Nikolai was great. His acting is definitely top tier along with Denzel.
Denzel is just the GOAT
Denzel Washington, what an incredible actor! His performance in Glory is absolutely perfect too!
Has Denzel ever been in a bad movie? King of Cool!
Damn once Robert broke down Nick's story that's when he should have decided to get the fuq out of dodge. It's scary when someone finds out your whole life story with relative ease. 🤨😳
Lots of, admittedly well deserved praise for Denzel in this scene. However Marton Csokas is superb here. One of the most cold eyed psychotic villains I’ve ever seen..in any movie .
Two superb actors, with good writing, can make any scene riveting!
"What do you see when you look at me"?
Absolute gold ✨
"He's not coming back."
_You have my attention_
This never gets old.
I love this scene so much. It's actually my favorite part of the entire movie.
When a monster meets an even bigger monster. In this scene you’d think the main threat would be Nikolai based on his passed actions, expressions and empire. But one look at roberts face at the end and you realize the monster all along is actually the protagonist.
That was a legendary lecture by Denzel.