The Equalizer (2014)

In this gripping thriller, Denzel Washington embodies Robert McCall, a retired CIA operative drawn back into the shadows when he intervenes to aid Teri, a young prostitute in distress. Despite swearing off violence, McCall finds himself ensnared in a web of corruption and brutality fueled by his thirst for revenge. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, this film is a rollercoaster ride of tension and emotion, propelled by Washington's commanding performance and punctuated by adrenaline-fueled action sequences.