Like the first film, making it more than just a standard action movie, with proper characters, thoughtful cinematography and consideration of motivations, not only gives The Equalizer 2 a shade more depth than expected but again is also ridiculously drawn out and over-long. The story takes a little time to settle as acts of random retribution re-establish the protagonist's modus operandi, but after that the central story is effective if a little simplistic. The action beats are mostly brief and powerful, although the final cat-and-mouse sequence is stretched to the limit. The ever-watchable Washington delivers again, and there is a very strong performance from Ashton Sanders (Moonlight) as the young neighbour Washington takes under his wing. This is a decently-made action sequel, but its length and pacing may test the patience of some viewers.
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