John Wick or Robert McCall (The Equalizer)? Who's better?

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Who is better? John Wick or Robert McCall, aka The Equalizer?

- Both men are the main protagonists in neo-noir action-thriller films.

- Both men are retired from lives of darkness and danger.

- Both men are widowed and trying to live quietly.

- Both men are forced out of retirement when threatened or provoked (and everyone involved promptly regrets it).

John Wick or Robert McCall (The Equalizer)? Whos better?

AdmiralSirJohn · Accepted Answer

Actually, Robert McCall started on TV in the original version of "The Equalizer" (1985) where the character was played by Edward Woodward.

To compare Denzel Washington's version to the original is like comparing Roger Moore's James Bond to Daniel Craig's. They might be set in what is supposed to be the same universe, might have the same name, and do much of the same thing, but they are completely DIFFERENT characters.

It would be better to compare the 1985 Robert McCall to the current, gender-flipped Robin McCall (Queen Latifa), as their versions of the character are much closer in style and mission.

That said, John Wick is far better.

jhl_x · Accepted Answer

John Wick was developed way better in his first movie than the Equalizer was. The storytelling regarding his origins, specially in the first act of the movie and also told from the antagonists' position, was innovative and made him seem scary even before seeing him in action. The other movie didn't have anything we haven't seen before, specially after the Bourne series and Liam Neeson's movies.

DizzyDesii · Accepted Answer

I like both actors but found both of their first movies boring. I went on to watch john wick 2 which was a bit better but not good enough to watch part 3. And i chose to do something else while Equalizer 2 played in the background. I wish The Punisher 2004 was an option

Rockstarrrrr · Answer

Robert McCall because he's older and hasn't lost his touch... He also takes out shitty guys who hurt the people he knows.. not some random assassins... Plus.. It's Denzel lol

Kasabiian · Answer

John Wick just shoots gun, Robert McCall can brutally kill you with a pencil sharpener. I like Keanu but we all know he can't act. Denzel is one of the best actors on the planet.

RolandCuthbert · Answer

Mr. Wick. . . Keanu is no joke. Look at him and Halle Berry train for John Wick 2. This was insane.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Wick’s ability to improvise based on ambush is far superior. The equalizer always seems to have time to plan his attack and his escape.  John Wick wins 3/5, i think.

Sparkie460 · Answer

I'm going to say John wick. He's more kick ass than Robert mcall

John-E_63 · Answer

KEANU REEVES IS THE BOSS OF ACTION MOVIES, PERIOD!

Lickmymeet · Answer

The equalizer will beat John wick the difference between them is the difference between a hitman (John wick) and an assassin (the equalizer)

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

His way is discreet.

exitseven · Answer

I take John Wick.

SiberFox · Answer

Jason Bourne, they're based off him anyway.

Passing_by · Answer

My vote goes to John Wick 👍

NeffexSelfMade · Answer

ill think about it

NathanDavis · Answer

Baba Yaga...

Goahehado · Answer

John Wayne bitttch

JesseJayNeak · Answer

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