This clip? 9/10, maybe even 10/10. It showcases the humanity and love that McCall has for his fellow man, especially "at-risk" youths, something Denzel himself is deeply invested in, in real life.
100 out of 10 : That scene with Miles Whitaker and Robert McCall should be shown to those who believe no black father figures exist in our world today - brilliantly acted and directed!.
The fact that the young actor looked up to Denzel his whole childhood and got a chance to not only be a main character with him. But have him give a deep, personal, emotional performance with his arm around him. I bet he cried after
I saw that interview, and he manifestated and told Denzel right there and there,I as going to do a movie with you someday, manifestation do work errtime
As a Man who came from that way of life ( not entirely but enough), this scene legit makes me tear up because that young man has two choices in life, take the chance at a better life, “domestic responsibilities” aside, or ruin the life he has further, that world is truly Death and suffering for money respect, and when the dead won’t let you sleep, everything is in hindsight suddenly. My mentor growing up gave me a similar speech, told me to make a choice “ Live as a Man or Die as a statistic”. It definitely needs to heard by modern young men, they lack the discipline to do what they have to, the shit wasn’t about killing each other over petty things, it was about elevation.
It's the reality for all men who don't have a father to help them. The word's here are correct, be appreciative of what you have, being alive and being able to make decisions. God determined that was all a man needs to make his own path in life and earn whatever he wants. Don't waste it by trusting others to guide you because these other men often will lie to you and use you for their own purposes. Make the right decision, don't make excuses for the wrong decision.
The kid was so excited to be working with Denzel. He was speechless when he saw Denzel on the red carpet and when he talked to him and told him that he's working with him in a new movie, Denzel response was: "Well I'll see you at work on monday then." I'm so happy for him
that's what he said to the Pedro's gang outside his house while carrying his child: "I'll see you AT WORK" Like, enough to hear, for you to better don't show up and send your immediate resignation letter by FEDEX or fax it
"You have no idea what death is!" .....The way Denzel delivers those lines, it's almost like it's not some lines in a movie script with fake emotion but something personal he actually experienced, you can feel the weight behind the words in the way that he delivers it.
“Why me?” “Let’s find out together.” It’s not everyday you find a piece of wisdom that can be applied to almost every single person alive. How many people really live up to their full potential?
@Stephen Smith somewhat disagree. Why, because if I took that right and ended up in a wheelchair I can still live up to my full potential as a person in a wheelchair. One should live up to their full potential in whatever they do.
99.99% won’t live up to the full potential, but 100% don’t know what their full potential actually is. Make the conscious decision to be the best version of you that you can be. Don’t be lazy and don’t give in to the temptation to cheat others for your personal gain. When you fall short, repent. Anyone who lives life that way is living to his full potential, practically speaking.
@@omarhasan03 considering in interviews Denzel has said things like this, with the intent of speaking life into young men, multiple times, I'd say you are wrong. lol
@@BoxStudioExecutive lmaoo the one time he doesn't portray a father figure he wins an oscar🤣 just to show the type of things they push onto the youth. either way training day is an A1 film lol
*Don't forget the "why me?" "why not you?"* *Sometimes the opportunity to do better is right there for people, but they first need to realize it. Why not you?*
What's far more scary than some guy yelling at you in that kind of situation is someone being absolutely calm in that situation since you know they ain't fuckin around and know that they are in control of the situation.
This whole scene was delivered amazingly. But what sent chills down my spine was the call back to Mccall and Nicolai "what do you see when you look at me?"
"You got a chance, you got talent. I DONT WANNA HEAR ABOUT YOUR ENVIRONMENT OR WAHT YOUR MAMA DIDNT GIVE YOU, THE WHITE MAN WONT GIVE YOU NO SHOT - YOU GOT A CHANCE, TAKE IT" THAT is the greatest line and what makes Denzel so damn respectable
@@bobbybobby9796 Lol because you’re lazy and don’t value hard work. So you expect the system to give everything to you. Of course you would say this because it literally defines who you are as a person. A useless burden on society that expects people to take care of you like the man child you are. I get that you didn’t had a father figure and grew up in a very shitty environment but even then you have to look at the flaws of our culture if we truly care for our people and community. I get that we as black folks had a very shitty history in this country. But we can’t constantly use the suffering of our ancestors as a excuse for the madness in our community. It’s time we use logic then emotions.
Well.I just hope that people like you respect life and never to play with death.. Life and death is a choice. Repent before Jesus or else perish. John is the way,truth and the life. No one come closer to the Father except through him. John 14,6 Jesus is on his way back for his followers. This is urgent. Its not God will for anyone to perish. Without Jesus you will go to Hell ok. Like I said before. Death and Hell is nothing to play with. The choice is up to you. God Blessed!
@@bobbybobby9796 how is it terrible? I found the line pretty compelling; he’s basically saying “stop the excuses! Use your talent! take a risk and make something for yourself instead of mindless violence.”
Watching this scene, I have to think dude was actually shook for a minute in real life. Denzel seems like he could be acting and still touch your real life. There will never be another like him.
I agree 100%! The director probably gave him a fake setup along the lines of "he'll yell at you and give you some sage advice" and then told Denzel "I want you to get up his grill with the gun; I wanted the realest reaction out of him"
I was fortunate enough to have a real dad. Mine was an Army Ranger who served in warzones that nobody today even remembers, but he taught me the skills I needed to survive and to thrive. He died when I was only 28, but what he taught me will never leave me and for that I am forever grateful. I feel him with me everywhere I go. I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. He taught me that strength isn't just in the weapon you're carrying, it's in the mind itself. The mind is more powerful than any firearm, and the survival of the man carrying it depends upon his reaction time, trigger discipline, and a steady hand.
Denzel is incredibly powerful in this scene, but when the actor who plays Miles says "why me.... but, why me" I lost it. If you've ever felt deep desperation and needed someone to just believe in you, you know what I mean. The kid was on par with the incredible actor standing in front of him.
Kudos to all the quiet, but responsible men out there. The ones that are not letting their circumstances or environment determine their future. The ones that are not just looking out for themselves, but also the future generation. So many of us have had these amazing examples in our lives that determined our success without us even knowing it. This is a movie character, but these men exist in real life and the only sad thing is when young men reject their example, or those young men never have a good example in their lives.
Well stated! Thanks for taking the time to share. I think the scene also shows, to great effect, why he would choose to join the gang. They offer you a sense of family, protection in a dangerous world, instruction, exhilaration, sex, connection, food and shelter… and an early grave or prison. The toughest issue for me- many, if not most, people born into that socioeconomic nightmare don’t have the ability to rise above their situation, regardless of their desires. It really does come down to survival in many cases. Heck, many of the young adults are so traumatized by the time they’re even able to make these choices, that they literally can’t see any other path forward than through criminality. Trauma effects how you see yourself and how you see, or don’t see at all, your future. I’ve been on the side where I didn’t see one at all, and I should be dead a few times over at this point. The only reason I’m not is bx I won the genetic lottery in some respects.
"What do you see what you look at me? You better give me a right answer. What you see, killer? What you see?!" Miles is so innocent that he can't see the face of Death one inch from his own.
It wouldn't surprise me one bit to learn that Denzel specifically asked for a scene _like_ this to be added to the script, because that's what he does it in real life: he loves people, and wants to help those in need of help -- or intervention. It's just the kind of warm, caring person that he is.
@@jimmccarley9609 Denzel is the real deal . He was constant in his believes , every time he was asked about . Married with the same woman for almost 40 years . Has four high educated kids , never involved in any trouble. You can see that what he preaches in movies and media , is the same things he teaches in his own house.
@@jimmccarley9609 he paid for Chadwick’s freshman year when Chadwick was still in college. So yeah, Denzel loves lifting people up and do it constantly in real life
@@bombonelnastase8031 You don’t know him. You only see what he shows and that’s not to say you aren’t right. Alan Watt once spoke about how people are like an embroidery. We put the neat side in front for everyone to see and the messy side in back. And it’s very true, you only see what is portrayed.
Tells a young man what he needs to hear. Doesn't fill his head with promises of a great future but he does promise that he would be there for him till he finds his way. He needed a role model to help him keep to a path where he can truly be happy instead of walking down a path of least resistance that could get him killed at a young age.
I almost shed a tear everytime he says ''you don't know what death is''... dealing with death is so hard, it leaves us with pain for the rest of our lives. it's always there in our mind, until it's our turn to go
Denzel telling Miles about death, I was breathing a little harder when he finished speaking. Yet another performance that shows Denzel’s mastery, and solidifies once again that he is my favorite actor
If only we had more mentors (if not fathers) to show how close this generation is to throwing their lives away, and to demonstrate what real strength looks like. GREAT scene!
Agreed however those who want minorities to stay in poverty don't want that. Why else do they demonize successful black people like Dr. Ben Carson who grew up in the projects and became one of the top neurosurgeons. Also they took away the history of the woman who portrayed aunt Jemima in the name of eliminating racist things even though she was successful during the time when the south was racist towards blacks. In effect they said if a black person did it we can take the accomplishment away if it helps promote racial equality.
@@JS-go1gu ... Most people my age never grew up, or developed any wisdom. And, those of us with that wisdom, aren't listened to... but instead mocked. Culture has changed, and with it, the death of tradition.
And blame things like gangsta rap, destroying an entire generation of an amazing race who has great potential and who were landmarks on many things like great music art, etc
The acting in what could have been just another action flick has no reason to be this good. Denzel absolutely kills everything he's in and he's absolutely one of the best actors of all time.
Im actually impressed by the street smarts of the thugs that didnt give chase to Denzel. They saw how he walked right thru them and cud run it back if needed.
This is actually a very powerful scene. To get in to it; one would have to paragraphs upon paragraphs. Denzel really is something else man. Grateful I grew up watching him. Amazing man he is.
I simply loved the dynamic of how a trained killing vigilante or assassin, whatever Bob McCall is, takes a young man in his arms and says there's another way!
@@Sennsseii He was a Marine. He was some sort of SpecOps. High enough tier that he worked with the CIA and other alphabet agencies in his life. It shows his uniform in this movie as I recall.
@@DaFireman33 Contemporary just means belonging to or occurring in the present, so in that context it would mean he's one of the best living actors in the business.
This film wasn’t necessarily on par with the original, but this scene really stuck with me. The frustration, the disappointment, and anger. I think we all feel what Denzel feels when we see a young man that feels like they have no choice but to choose this life path. I’m a white guy and have no idea of the social pressures like that young kid faces. But we all wish that there was a way to save them from that life in the way Denzel did. You can tell Denzel felt a personal obligation and calling to write in a scene like this. An Oscar performance in a relatively mediocre action sequel. Amazing scene.
@@hillbillylivesmatter2608 has everything to do with it unfortunately due to poor black people being kept oppressed by politicians of both parties. That and the fact that most black people dismiss it when a white person asks what it's like living in the hood so they can get some sort of understanding and help them. During the George Floyd riots I asked once what it's like in the hood as I wanted a better understanding. I was called all sorts of names and was directed to a book someone wrote about living in the hood. If black people refuse to explain what it's really like in the hood how can anyone honestly provide the help they need and improve things. It all has to do with some Republicans and a lot of democrats in office not wanting blacks equal with whites.
Denzel was living vicariously through the character here and the kids great acting probs helped him go even deeper - his emotion here is real imo you feel it
Gets me everytime! Every word Denzel spoke had ridiculous weight and if I was the one alongside him in this scene, I'd probably cry for a few seconds before responding.
2:39 forward is pretty much what every kid would benefit from. Maybe not with guns being pointed at one another but the hard truth. The reality. The love. It's one of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite movies.
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F*** This scene is AWESOME. The end, "I don't want to hear nothing about yo mama or the white man putting you down, you got a chance, TAKE IT while you're still alive." It's a 9/10 from me.
3:30 you'll notice where Denzel's finger is, and then you'll notice that the hammer is down. That gun might have an internal hammer, but it might not. It's equivalent to the joker holding the hammer down so Harvey dent can't shoot him. Doesn't make the scene any less hard, but it makes you see how smart he is. There might not even be one in the chamber.
Looks like a 1911, which is a single action semi-auto....no internal hammer....so it's not going to fire with the hammer down (at least intentionally....with the old ones....say 50+ years old....if you had a round chambered and dropped it on the hammer it could cause an accidental discharge....but most newer ones have safety features which prevent that).
Sharp spotting that... yeah, neither McCall nor the kid were going to fire it in that condition - and it's not the gun he picked up. He had that one for *educational purposes.
@@chillylizerd what do you think the soldiers do in their down time assclown? They watch movies like us for fun and talk about how cool Denzel is... Fuckin talking about soldiers, what do you think those men and women are doing? Protecting our freedom to enjoy ourselves, we all are fighting our own fight right now
@@Morris2182 The point he was making, and sailed right over your head, is that actors are idolized. It isn't dangerous work, it's an adult playing a child's game of dress up and pretend - they are idolized, and celebrated. Soldiers volunteer to stand between the innocent and a person with a gun to protect them. You don't hear any praise or songs of valor until after they die - which is a little too late don't you think? So what if the soldiers watch movies? Why do you think you have the ability to watch movies at all? Be a little introspective bud.
This scene always makes me emotional coming to the end because I keep thinking about all those young boys and girls who could be and could've been saved if one person just showed them an inkling of genuine concern for their well-being.
I like to think all the guys upstairs were gonna go after him but they heard his speech from down the hall and hugged it out. E: If you don’t feel the seething sarcasm, you probably need a hug.
THIS is what makes Denzel's Equalizer a cut above almost every other action hero. He's not out for revenge. He's out for redemption ... everyone else's redemption.
And do you realize that after Denzel leaves the room, none of them get up to go after him! That alone speaks how much they were terrified, and when the kid popped in then they got up and started yelling and standing 🤣
They way he pulls him in closer & closer making the aggressive yet gentle, hostile, yet loving motion really puts the icing on top of tht sequence. My older brother had one if these moments w/ me. It went from i thought i was gonna have to fight my brother to getting “it”. What unconditional love means, tht “im not gonna let u keep destroying ur life, ur gonna be punished by me worse than the world ur living is but im still gonna be here to love u so make a decision to get ur life together.” Man this scene takes me back but man i smile & cry haply tears cause it was a true pivotal moment of my life.
0:37 this moment made me laugh. Denzel really had to pistol whip the man and then punch him across the face. The guys reaction after getting hit just gets me Lmfao
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Hi everyone! What grade (out of 10) would you give this video?
This clip? 9/10, maybe even 10/10. It showcases the humanity and love that McCall has for his fellow man, especially "at-risk" youths, something Denzel himself is deeply invested in, in real life.
The movie is a 10. I can't wait for 3 to come out
Denzel is the MAN, straight up OG Actor! The best ever!
11. Best motivational speech ever for a punk
100 out of 10 : That scene with Miles Whitaker and Robert McCall should be shown to those who believe no black father figures exist in our world today - brilliantly acted and directed!.
The fact that the young actor looked up to Denzel his whole childhood and got a chance to not only be a main character with him. But have him give a deep, personal, emotional performance with his arm around him. I bet he cried after
I saw that interview, and he manifestated and told Denzel right there and there,I as going to do a movie with you someday, manifestation do work errtime
LOVE.
I would!
@@pontiacGXPfan Dude, that's not Johnathan Majors. There's more than 4 black people, and we don't all look alike.
@@pontiacGXPfan his name is Ashton Sanders
@@emu8584 yeah I meant to type that in
" im your daddy, your mama just didn't tell you" was the hardest sincerest insult in movie history. Lol
"What happened in here?"
"Marvin's Secret Dad came in and took Miles away!"
🤣😂🤣
Lmfao that line was cold af !!!
The audience in my theater def laughed at that moment
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sicker than " i was almost your father, but the line was too long " tupac, juice.
This man always gives me chills. He is a talent that will never be equalled.
so insanely and effortlessly talented
Chills every time
"Never be equaled"
Nice
Cringe garbage👎
He's come a long way since St. Elsewhere.
It's not a speech to miles only. It's for all young men who seem lost. Such strong written words, such a powerful acting.
Its for blacks.
As a Man who came from that way of life ( not entirely but enough), this scene legit makes me tear up because that young man has two choices in life, take the chance at a better life, “domestic responsibilities” aside, or ruin the life he has further, that world is truly Death and suffering for money respect, and when the dead won’t let you sleep, everything is in hindsight suddenly. My mentor growing up gave me a similar speech, told me to make a choice “ Live as a Man or Die as a statistic”. It definitely needs to heard by modern young men, they lack the discipline to do what they have to, the shit wasn’t about killing each other over petty things, it was about elevation.
It's the reality for all men who don't have a father to help them. The word's here are correct, be appreciative of what you have, being alive and being able to make decisions. God determined that was all a man needs to make his own path in life and earn whatever he wants. Don't waste it by trusting others to guide you because these other men often will lie to you and use you for their own purposes. Make the right decision, don't make excuses for the wrong decision.
The kid was so excited to be working with Denzel. He was speechless when he saw Denzel on the red carpet and when he talked to him and told him that he's working with him in a new movie, Denzel response was: "Well I'll see you at work on monday then." I'm so happy for him
he wasn't speechless. he spoke to him.
that's what he said to the Pedro's gang outside his house while carrying his child:
"I'll see you AT WORK"
Like, enough to hear, for you to better don't show up and send your immediate resignation letter by FEDEX or fax it
LOVE
Denzels the fkn g
Denzel told him “alright I’ll see u at work”!!
"You have no idea what death is!" .....The way Denzel delivers those lines, it's almost like it's not some lines in a movie script with fake emotion but something personal he actually experienced, you can feel the weight behind the words in the way that he delivers it.
Yeah, that's the part that got me the most
There is a non-zero chance he did
@@michalsoukup1021 Just goes to show how good of an actor he is
Facts
He from round the way.. he leaving him with SOMETHIN..
“Why me?”
“Let’s find out together.”
It’s not everyday you find a piece of wisdom that can be applied to almost every single person alive. How many people really live up to their full potential?
Add to that the fact that in his words, "But why me?", showed he didn't see his own worth... It took a monster to see it for him...
@Stephen Smith this is really deep, makes me think about a lot.
@Stephen Smith somewhat disagree.
Why, because if I took that right and ended up in a wheelchair I can still live up to my full potential as a person in a wheelchair.
One should live up to their full potential in whatever they do.
99.99% won’t live up to the full potential, but 100% don’t know what their full potential actually is. Make the conscious decision to be the best version of you that you can be. Don’t be lazy and don’t give in to the temptation to cheat others for your personal gain. When you fall short, repent. Anyone who lives life that way is living to his full potential, practically speaking.
@Stephen Smith 🤔 Hmmmmmm...
The part when McCall was talking to Miles one on one was just Denzel speaking life into any young man who is willing to listen. Powerful scene.
That was 100000% what I was thinking when I was watching that.
You couldn't be more wrong. Sad that the juxtaposition of this movie didn't latch on to either of you.
@@omarhasan03 considering in interviews Denzel has said things like this, with the intent of speaking life into young men, multiple times, I'd say you are wrong. lol
@@ryanhawley5767 I already wrote a synopsis of this scene that I know won't be very popular. Needless to say, you may very well be incorrect.
@@omarhasan03 you negative hater, go troll somewhere else.
I love how Denzel acts. He's always portraying a father figure teacher or the guardian. Something not many movies portray nowadays
Will Smith does that in every movie also.
Training Day? lmao
@@BoxStudioExecutive lmaoo the one time he doesn't portray a father figure he wins an oscar🤣 just to show the type of things they push onto the youth. either way training day is an A1 film lol
@@lanychabot-laroche135 Will Smith is a cuck tho.
@@dungeater9241 What does this have to do with anything?
“Man ain’t spelled g-u-n, son.”
“Let’s find out together.”
This scene was filled with beautiful lines. Totally underrated.
tears
*Don't forget the "why me?" "why not you?"*
*Sometimes the opportunity to do better is right there for people, but they first need to realize it. Why not you?*
“MAN ain’t spelled G-U-N son…. You got a choice” top five best lines in this movie
Its alright
@@juliosantiago7182 Nice opinion just as good as mine
Also, "Your father. Your mama didn't tell you."
@@mtnman1984 that’s a good one too
Are you saying that one line is the entire top five best lines, or saying somehow those words are equivalent to a top five best lines?
Just shows that some people don’t need to wear masks to be scary…..Denzel was truly horrifying in this scene and makes it work
What's far more scary than some guy yelling at you in that kind of situation is someone being absolutely calm in that situation since you know they ain't fuckin around and know that they are in control of the situation.
And now we have Queen Latifa as the Equalizer. Jeez.
But no one cared who I was before I put on the mask.
@@havu2236 lol
@@CallMeKevan
Yep, calm and collected, ready to kill
The ending of this scene cuts so damn deep. The "why me" part. All of us as young men just want a father figure to guide us, help us when we stumble.
@@mangopussi9432 even the friends wit the fathers snap fast. Where you live where they don't?
@@plaidjunky Switzerland, generally.
dude, no idea how right you are.
"YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT DEATH IS!!!"
Spoken by a man who's been through death
Denzel Washington is wise
This whole scene was delivered amazingly. But what sent chills down my spine was the call back to Mccall and Nicolai "what do you see when you look at me?"
Oh damn i never noticed that. Nice.
That scene was different
Imma just call this man #OscarD from now on
That "Why me" scene could make a man sheds a tear.
That's how powerful your love for other is.
This movie got some real life wisdoms. Awesome!!
When he said "Why me?", and how he said it, hurt my heart deep...
@@ShadowDarkFyre you hoped for the same thing happened to you..?
@@ShadowDarkFyre Fr Fr
@@ShadowDarkFyre & denzel's pain in telling him he aint know what death is...
It did.
Denzel going to be talked about hundreds of years from now, absolutely legendary actor
"You got a chance, you got talent. I DONT WANNA HEAR ABOUT YOUR ENVIRONMENT OR WAHT YOUR MAMA DIDNT GIVE YOU, THE WHITE MAN WONT GIVE YOU NO SHOT - YOU GOT A CHANCE, TAKE IT"
THAT is the greatest line and what makes Denzel so damn respectable
Terrible line...
@@bobbybobby9796 Let's see you come up with a better one.
@@bobbybobby9796 Lol because you’re lazy and don’t value hard work. So you expect the system to give everything to you. Of course you would say this because it literally defines who you are as a person. A useless burden on society that expects people to take care of you like the man child you are. I get that you didn’t had a father figure and grew up in a very shitty environment but even then you have to look at the flaws of our culture if we truly care for our people and community. I get that we as black folks had a very shitty history in this country. But we can’t constantly use the suffering of our ancestors as a excuse for the madness in our community. It’s time we use logic then emotions.
Well.I just hope that people like you respect life and never to play with death.. Life and death is a choice. Repent before Jesus or else perish. John is the way,truth and the life. No one come closer to the Father except through him. John 14,6 Jesus is on his way back for his followers. This is urgent. Its not God will for anyone to perish. Without Jesus you will go to Hell ok. Like I said before. Death and Hell is nothing to play with. The choice is up to you. God Blessed!
@@bobbybobby9796 how is it terrible? I found the line pretty compelling; he’s basically saying “stop the excuses! Use your talent! take a risk and make something for yourself instead of mindless violence.”
Watching this scene, I have to think dude was actually shook for a minute in real life. Denzel seems like he could be acting and still touch your real life. There will never be another like him.
I agree 100%! The director probably gave him a fake setup along the lines of "he'll yell at you and give you some sage advice" and then told Denzel "I want you to get up his grill with the gun; I wanted the realest reaction out of him"
I was fortunate enough to have a real dad. Mine was an Army Ranger who served in warzones that nobody today even remembers, but he taught me the skills I needed to survive and to thrive. He died when I was only 28, but what he taught me will never leave me and for that I am forever grateful. I feel him with me everywhere I go. I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. He taught me that strength isn't just in the weapon you're carrying, it's in the mind itself. The mind is more powerful than any firearm, and the survival of the man carrying it depends upon his reaction time, trigger discipline, and a steady hand.
Sounds like a good man. Hope that has given you comfort since his passing
@@JDog2656 it has, i greatly appreciate that. Thanks.
He was a great man ❤ sorry for your loss but you are really blessed 🤍
I'm sorry for your loss bud❤
Denzel is incredibly powerful in this scene, but when the actor who plays Miles says "why me.... but, why me" I lost it. If you've ever felt deep desperation and needed someone to just believe in you, you know what I mean. The kid was on par with the incredible actor standing in front of him.
Same here. And Denzel's immediate reply . of why not you... speaks volumes.
The kid's acting is awesome. You know Denzel taught him alot, on screen and off.
That kid has some skills too. Great scene, bet he learned a lot from the best. DENZEL!!
Denzel talking to him like his own son
That young man is a fantastic actor... legit.
Kudos to all the quiet, but responsible men out there. The ones that are not letting their circumstances or environment determine their future. The ones that are not just looking out for themselves, but also the future generation. So many of us have had these amazing examples in our lives that determined our success without us even knowing it.
This is a movie character, but these men exist in real life and the only sad thing is when young men reject their example, or those young men never have a good example in their lives.
Well stated! Thanks for taking the time to share. I think the scene also shows, to great effect, why he would choose to join the gang. They offer you a sense of family, protection in a dangerous world, instruction, exhilaration, sex, connection, food and shelter… and an early grave or prison.
The toughest issue for me- many, if not most, people born into that socioeconomic nightmare don’t have the ability to rise above their situation, regardless of their desires. It really does come down to survival in many cases. Heck, many of the young adults are so traumatized by the time they’re even able to make these choices, that they literally can’t see any other path forward than through criminality. Trauma effects how you see yourself and how you see, or don’t see at all, your future. I’ve been on the side where I didn’t see one at all, and I should be dead a few times over at this point. The only reason I’m not is bx I won the genetic lottery in some respects.
LOVE.
Amen beautiful SOUL. ❤🕊🌎
@@jfranks1295 Well said.
Gdamn..
True well said ❤
Everybody gangsta until Denzel comes in the room!
Serena Smith I remember how he dealt with those mexican thugs in Man on Fire (2004).
Like the Ole Saying "Everbody a Gangster, Until You Get Hit / Wack.
King Kong. Ain't. Got. Shit. On. Me.
Literally LOLOLOL
Yeah, cause he’s the American Gangster😂
the way he replies "why not you ?" so fast gives me chills, its one of the rare time when replying with a question sounds so accurate
"See what happens when you deal wit liars!!" - Immensely underrated quote
He gave some game
Denzel was preaching to us.... no matter how old we are. If we have life , we have a choice.... and a chance.
The "You have no idea what death is!" is so goddamn powerful
Amen...
A man who's snatched the life outta folks
Facts
"What do you see what you look at me? You better give me a right answer. What you see, killer? What you see?!"
Miles is so innocent that he can't see the face of Death one inch from his own.
@@razzberry5134 Hit that one Right on the head 💯 *no pun intended
It wouldn't surprise me one bit to learn that Denzel specifically asked for a scene _like_ this to be added to the script, because that's what he does it in real life: he loves people, and wants to help those in need of help -- or intervention. It's just the kind of warm, caring person that he is.
Do you know him? He's a great actor, for sure. Makes you want to believe.
@@jimmccarley9609 Denzel is the real deal . He was constant in his believes , every time he was asked about . Married with the same woman for almost 40 years . Has four high educated kids , never involved in any trouble. You can see that what he preaches in movies and media , is the same things he teaches in his own house.
@@bombonelnastase8031 It's his faith that makes him who he is.
@@jimmccarley9609 he paid for Chadwick’s freshman year when Chadwick was still in college. So yeah, Denzel loves lifting people up and do it constantly in real life
@@bombonelnastase8031 You don’t know him. You only see what he shows and that’s not to say you aren’t right. Alan Watt once spoke about how people are like an embroidery. We put the neat side in front for everyone to see and the messy side in back. And it’s very true, you only see what is portrayed.
Tells a young man what he needs to hear. Doesn't fill his head with promises of a great future but he does promise that he would be there for him till he finds his way. He needed a role model to help him keep to a path where he can truly be happy instead of walking down a path of least resistance that could get him killed at a young age.
I almost shed a tear everytime he says ''you don't know what death is''... dealing with death is so hard, it leaves us with pain for the rest of our lives. it's always there in our mind, until it's our turn to go
It's such a powerful line. Love it. This is the best acted scene from Denzel in this Equalizer sequel.
Denzel telling Miles about death, I was breathing a little harder when he finished speaking. Yet another performance that shows Denzel’s mastery, and solidifies once again that he is my favorite actor
If only we had more mentors (if not fathers) to show how close this generation is to throwing their lives away, and to demonstrate what real strength looks like. GREAT scene!
Agreed however those who want minorities to stay in poverty don't want that.
Why else do they demonize successful black people like Dr. Ben Carson who grew up in the projects and became one of the top neurosurgeons.
Also they took away the history of the woman who portrayed aunt Jemima in the name of eliminating racist things even though she was successful during the time when the south was racist towards blacks.
In effect they said if a black person did it we can take the accomplishment away if it helps promote racial equality.
If we don't have the mentors, why not BE the mentors to the new generation that they need.
@@JS-go1gu ... Most people my age never grew up, or developed any wisdom. And, those of us with that wisdom, aren't listened to... but instead mocked. Culture has changed, and with it, the death of tradition.
what the fuck you talking about? you constantly being groomed by gangs to kill people? its a fucking movie kid.
And blame things like gangsta rap, destroying an entire generation of an amazing race who has great potential and who were landmarks on many things like great music art, etc
This movie should be played in schools to teach everyone, Denzel is preaching
He spoke to every young blood thats lost in this world. His performance is off the charts.
I wish I could of showed my lil cousin this scene before died due to gun violence 💔
feels like he's talking to struggling, younger generations who struggle out there. Such a powerful scene.
I love how the gang all look at each other after Denzel leaves like they just witnessed something supernatural.
This was actually emotional.. How many young men need someone like this? a Father
You can feel this scene. You don’t just watch it, you FEEL it.
The acting in what could have been just another action flick has no reason to be this good. Denzel absolutely kills everything he's in and he's absolutely one of the best actors of all time.
Denzel is such a joy to watch on screen. The man kills it every time. What a talent.
Mr. Washington still sends chills up my spine. This man is one of the most talented actors I have ever seen.
Im actually impressed by the street smarts of the thugs that didnt give chase to Denzel. They saw how he walked right thru them and cud run it back if needed.
“Cud?” That’s for cows.
@@zen-Tii Thanks for the clarification.
I love how realistic their reaction after he left the room. lol
@@james8041 Yeah complete shock
Well, when one guy cuts through your whole security. And leaves, it’s best not to extend your encounter.😂😂😂
The young actor stood up to the level of Denzel. He's got something, for sure. That last time he said, "Why me?" was superb.
This is actually a very powerful scene. To get in to it; one would have to paragraphs upon paragraphs. Denzel really is something else man. Grateful I grew up watching him. Amazing man he is.
What Denzel says to him about how he has a change, runs deep.
Youngsters these days need to remember that.
That speech in the end was phenomenal. That is why Denzel is the king. ❤️
Denzel is what makes this movie work and stand out among other action movies.
Definitely a 9,5 and I'll give "Man on Fire" a solid 10.
the ruin of it
Totally agree.
Man on Fire is such a great movie. For sure it's a 10!
I simply loved the dynamic of how a trained killing vigilante or assassin, whatever Bob McCall is, takes a young man in his arms and says there's another way!
He was in the army if I’m not mistaken, rangers and special forces
he says that because he knows what miles doesn't , he can see it throught in his eyes , hence he approached with close and intimate preach
@@Sennsseii He was a Marine. He was some sort of SpecOps. High enough tier that he worked with the CIA and other alphabet agencies in his life. It shows his uniform in this movie as I recall.
@@justaguy8218 what also interesting is that Denzel's character in Man on Fire (2004) is also ex-special forces.
@@justaguy8218 what also interesting is that Denzel's character in Man on Fire (2004) is also ex-special forces.
Another example of Denzel's greatness -- truly one of the best contemporary actors in the business.
Whats a Contemporary Actor?
@@DaFireman33 Contemporary just means belonging to or occurring in the present, so in that context it would mean he's one of the best living actors in the business.
Can NEVER go wrong with Denzel. Loved his work since St. Elsewhere.
What I love most about Denzel is many of his lines are improvised. You can't write lines like his, they just flow from the heart!
Yeah right no script just leave it to the actor dont think so !
@@garethjames1300 Bro's never been on set 💀
This film wasn’t necessarily on par with the original, but this scene really stuck with me. The frustration, the disappointment, and anger. I think we all feel what Denzel feels when we see a young man that feels like they have no choice but to choose this life path. I’m a white guy and have no idea of the social pressures like that young kid faces. But we all wish that there was a way to save them from that life in the way Denzel did. You can tell Denzel felt a personal obligation and calling to write in a scene like this. An Oscar performance in a relatively mediocre action sequel. Amazing scene.
"relatively mediocre action sequel."? Absolutely not. This film was at least on par with the original.
What does you being white have to do with any of that
@@hillbillylivesmatter2608 Just a way to shoe horn race in unfortunately.
@@hillbillylivesmatter2608 Just means I have no slight clue what its like to be brought up in the black ghetto.
@@hillbillylivesmatter2608 has everything to do with it unfortunately due to poor black people being kept oppressed by politicians of both parties.
That and the fact that most black people dismiss it when a white person asks what it's like living in the hood so they can get some sort of understanding and help them.
During the George Floyd riots I asked once what it's like in the hood as I wanted a better understanding.
I was called all sorts of names and was directed to a book someone wrote about living in the hood.
If black people refuse to explain what it's really like in the hood how can anyone honestly provide the help they need and improve things.
It all has to do with some Republicans and a lot of democrats in office not wanting blacks equal with whites.
When he said: “Your father, your momma just didn’t tell you!” 🤣🤣🤣
"You have no idea what death is..." I know that tone and those words. It comes from a person who truly knows loss.
Denzel was living vicariously through the character here and the kids great acting probs helped him go even deeper - his emotion here is real imo you feel it
nothing's real in movies
Gets me everytime! Every word Denzel spoke had ridiculous weight and if I was the one alongside him in this scene, I'd probably cry for a few seconds before responding.
2:39 forward is pretty much what every kid would benefit from. Maybe not with guns being pointed at one another but the hard truth. The reality. The love.
It's one of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite movies.
F*** This scene is AWESOME. The end, "I don't want to hear nothing about yo mama or the white man putting you down, you got a chance, TAKE IT while you're still alive." It's a 9/10 from me.
@Jaye Phillips actually Denzel isn’t woke he’s not apart of that blm bullshit
No typical excuses that you'd expect from typical niggas!
1,100/10 for ME 💯
Racist love this line ..
@@bobbybobby9796 haha so do people with victim mentalities
Denzel was not just acting here but being a father in reality to all young men🤞🏾
God bless him. 🇿🇦
Denzel isn't acting here, he's straight channeling some experience that's shaped a part of him he chose not to become. Amazing
Deep 🤝
3:30 you'll notice where Denzel's finger is, and then you'll notice that the hammer is down. That gun might have an internal hammer, but it might not. It's equivalent to the joker holding the hammer down so Harvey dent can't shoot him. Doesn't make the scene any less hard, but it makes you see how smart he is. There might not even be one in the chamber.
Looks like a 1911, which is a single action semi-auto....no internal hammer....so it's not going to fire with the hammer down (at least intentionally....with the old ones....say 50+ years old....if you had a round chambered and dropped it on the hammer it could cause an accidental discharge....but most newer ones have safety features which prevent that).
He couldn't shoot even if he wanted to.
Sharp spotting that... yeah, neither McCall nor the kid were going to fire it in that condition - and it's not the gun he picked up. He had that one for *educational purposes.
Denzel is an absolute GOAT. Best actor ever💯
Agreed!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Actor. There's soldiers out there living it and we worship actors... fun.
@@chillylizerd what do you think the soldiers do in their down time assclown? They watch movies like us for fun and talk about how cool Denzel is...
Fuckin talking about soldiers, what do you think those men and women are doing? Protecting our freedom to enjoy ourselves, we all are fighting our own fight right now
@@Morris2182 The point he was making, and sailed right over your head, is that actors are idolized. It isn't dangerous work, it's an adult playing a child's game of dress up and pretend - they are idolized, and celebrated.
Soldiers volunteer to stand between the innocent and a person with a gun to protect them. You don't hear any praise or songs of valor until after they die - which is a little too late don't you think?
So what if the soldiers watch movies? Why do you think you have the ability to watch movies at all? Be a little introspective bud.
Denzel is by far my favorite actor today ... as for the best actor ever hmmmm i would put him in the top 5 for sure ...
One of his most prolific and impactful scenes. He's speaking from real life experience and you can tell
"You don't know what death is... YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT DEATH IS!" Shivers, every time.
Denzel Washington showing why he's one of the best actors around
@Yung Murk perhaps but he still played the role perfectly nonetheless
@Yung Murk well I haven't even watched that show much so I don't know much about her but you seem to not like actors that are diverse in roles
Even when trying to teach a lesson Denzel is intimidating. Great scene.💯
Why me lines got me teared up. Thank you D, I'll try to be a better person today than yesterday.
Denzel is truly a national treasure. Love this guy
This scene always makes me emotional coming to the end because I keep thinking about all those young boys and girls who could be and could've been saved if one person just showed them an inkling of genuine concern for their well-being.
What an actor! In a way it's just life itself, no acting needed.
…”You have no idea what death is!” Probably the best seen in this movie.
Facts man its so powerful, you can hear he's speaking from the heart, its a talk to our generation symbolised by that young man.
He said that because when he asked marvin what he saw when he looked at him, marvin said IDK, thus the line "you have no idea what death is"
I like to think all the guys upstairs were gonna go after him but they heard his speech from down the hall and hugged it out.
E: If you don’t feel the seething sarcasm, you probably need a hug.
Lol
That’s what I thought oo
No they know he's the real deal so unless they have a death wish which I am going to take it they don't they best stay put.
Same suh!
I like to think all the guys upstairs chose life instead.
THIS is what makes Denzel's Equalizer a cut above almost every other action hero. He's not out for revenge. He's out for redemption ... everyone else's redemption.
cringe
@@TheCynicalB NPC
And do you realize that after Denzel leaves the room, none of them get up to go after him! That alone speaks how much they were terrified, and when the kid popped in then they got up and started yelling and standing 🤣
Yep! 😄 they intuitively read mcall and saw the force of nature he was...and decided to just take a pass 😂
Imagine being a young actor and you do this scene with the great Denzel? Wow. Way to learn your trade.
One of the best equalizer scenes of the franchise. The wolf running down on the chickens. Lucky escape for the homies.
He sure took "some wisdom" to a whole new level with two loaded gun and a machine gun,and with some style too.
The fact that the "you gotta choice scene wasn't scripted makes this scene tht much better"
That's a fact B
"You have no idea what death is!" Powerful. So powerful.
You can see so many action movies and great actors pulling it off, but none pull it off like Denzel pure badass when playing a hero or villain.
They way he pulls him in closer & closer making the aggressive yet gentle, hostile, yet loving motion really puts the icing on top of tht sequence. My older brother had one if these moments w/ me. It went from i thought i was gonna have to fight my brother to getting “it”. What unconditional love means, tht “im not gonna let u keep destroying ur life, ur gonna be punished by me worse than the world ur living is but im still gonna be here to love u so make a decision to get ur life together.” Man this scene takes me back but man i smile & cry haply tears cause it was a true pivotal moment of my life.
Very true and powerful words ... Denzel blows my mind with his acting ...
Even without all that combat skills men like Mr. McCall are asset to the society. Huge respect
Denzel is on a league of his own. Truly unmatched...😯
I think Denzel put his real feelings in that scene when it comes to what some of these young brotha's is doing today.
because he has a son of his own
denzel speaks talent. hands down one of the best actors AND people that the industry and us have been blessed with.
Denzel is the only man who can be in an action movie and yet make it so real so emotional so cinematic . what a great talented man
Denzel wasn't acting he was talking to everyone that needed to hear it. Thank you sir
That was some real DAD/FATHER energy. It takes real men to help raise up the next generation into healthy adults.
💯% agree, underrated comment!
Except no father is going to have this kind of conversation
This brought tears to my eyes so much passion he makes you believe it’s real .
get help
This clip right here in its entirety is a lesson applicable to every low moment in life. You just have to see it through the right lense.
Such a powerful scene and Denzel Nails it as always. Best male actor!
Denzel is so believable. So intense. You feel the intensity.
Years from now he will be thankful that he had a father figure like this
0:37 this moment made me laugh. Denzel really had to pistol whip the man and then punch him across the face. The guys reaction after getting hit just gets me Lmfao
😂
No matter what race, religion, or gender you are, Denzel always scratches that itch for good entertainment.
Denzel Washington vs Tom Hanks ...
Who is the best??
These two cannot be replaced!
this scene only tops so many movies nowadays. A truly legend right there.
I love this scene, he saves this young man. Later, he realizes how bless he is. One of the best movie scene.
blessED*
sceneS*
Your grammar is awful.
Denzel is his OG 😂