The Equalizer 3 (4K UHD Blu-ray) review

[David Vaughn]

Studio: Sony Pictures
 Release Date: November 14, 2023
 Rating:  R
 Film:  4/5
 
 Plot
 Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he’s done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends’ protector by taking on the mafia.
 
 My Thoughts
 I was slow to warm to this franchise. While I liked the first film a lot more the second time through, I was initially turned off by the gratuitous violence depicted. I have a lot of the same feelings with the third installment. It seems as if the violence/gore factor has been increased even more and the first fifteen minutes of the movie had my wife covering her eyes due to the graphic images.

The story itself is quite good and the location of the shoot is absolutely beautiful and is a place that looks like it would be interesting to visit as a tourist. Washington does his usual bang-up job as the ex-CIA operative looking to exact some justice on the mobsters terrorizing his new hometown. The action is intense and McCall certainly knows how to put his certain set of skills to work.

There are literally no complaints to have with the A/V on this disc. It’s perfect from beginning to end.
 
 Video 10/10
 Audio 10/10 (Dolby Atmos)
 
 Special Features:
 

• Over 15 Minutes of Deleted Scenes
• Blood Brothers: The Collaboration of Denzel Washington and Antoine Fuqua
• Call To Action
• Robert McCall: A Man of the People
• Denzel and Dakota: A Reunion
• Postcards from the Amalfi Coast
• Jacob Banks “Monster” Lyric Video
• UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy

 Conclusion
 My wife and I really enjoyed this even though the violence and gore were a bit over the top in the first act. What’s funny is it didn’t bother us as much towards the end of the film and I think that’s because we felt the villains were getting exactly what they deserved—unmerciful justice! The 4K presentation is about as good as it gets with visually perfect video and a Dolby Atmos track to die-for. Highly recommended.
 
 
 Reference Review System:
 JVC DLA-RS3100 4K Ultra High-Definition Front Projector
 (Calibrated with Portrait Displays CalMAN color calibration software & C6-HDR Meter from Portrait Displays)
 Stewart Filmscreen - Firehawk 110” 2.35:1 Screen
 Trinnov Altitude 16 Audio/Video Processor
 ATI AT527NC Powering Bed Channels
 ATI AT524NC Powering Atmos Speakers
 Panasonic DP-UB820 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
 System Controller: URC MX-990
 M&K S-150 THX Ultra (R-C-L Speakers)
 M&K SS-150 x4 (Surround Speakers)
 Atlantic Technology IC6-OBA x 4 Overhead Speakers
 Dual Rythmik FV15HP2
 Mini DSP HD controlling all subwoofers
 Audioquest and Monoprice - Audio/Video/Speaker Cabling
 PureAV PF60 Power Conditioner

[AVSCraig]

I love this series of movies, so I'm just waiting for this to drop to $24.99 and I'm in! 

[bmoney]

Great series. Unlike
John wicks. They all have a good story line

[SRW1000]

Looking forward to this one.  I didn't like the first on that much, but really liked the second one.

Sounds like this one is demo material, as well as a good story.