Comments on: Nicolas Winding Refn Exits ‘The Equalizer’ With Denzel Washington

By: JD

JD — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:48:32 +0000

The reality is that Refn is not really a director who is compatible with big studio productions and their vision of the film. As Drive and Bronson have showcased he's a unique talent with a very specific vision for his films which are not necessarily commercially viable.

By: Dean Patterson

Dean Patterson — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:48:32 +0000

Wow! GANDERMAN…your suggestions are spot on! I loved this show back in the day and I'm stoked at the thought of a big screen revival. Refn was NOT the guy for this gig. I love his work, but I don't think he's a good fit for this property.

By: ganderman

ganderman — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:48:32 +0000

Offer it to Spike! He made a kick-ass genre pic out of INSIDE MAN with Denzel, and you know he knows his way around New York City. And if Denzel drops out, maybe his INSIDE co-star Clive Owen could step in. (The original Robert McCall was a middle-aged Englishman, after all.) Or, since QT was unable to make CASINO ROYALE happen and ultimately passed on THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E., let this be his (kinda-sorta) spy vehicle. I'd like to see what he could do with NYC locations. And leave it him to cast someone unexpected as McCall — maybe Hugh Laurie? Or Helen Mirren? 😉

By: Connor

Connor — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:48:32 +0000

Sounds interesting, but then could have been as other people said, a basic action vehicle. Refn leaving has taken out most interest out of the film, unless they can find a director that can generate as much interest. Like others, maybe Logans Run or the Drive Sequel should be next.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:48:32 +0000

Good. This sounds like a pretty generic action vehicle, and Refn is so good he really shouldn't waste his time on stuff like that.

By: BEF

BEF — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:48:32 +0000

I love the idea of a Refn/Washington pairing on …. something.

By: Hombre Gato

Hombre Gato — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:48:32 +0000

Schedule crunch sounds like a pretty good reason in this instance. Nic mentions his wife and daughters very often in his interviews and I think it's especially difficult for him to be away from them too long. BUT… I hope it's indication of Only God Forgives shaping up well enough that he believes a better project will be offered.

By: Edward

Edward — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:48:32 +0000

Glad he passed on this. I would rather see Refn create his own material.

By: Puddy

Puddy — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:48:32 +0000

No way, this is BOGUS, man!

By: Chr

Chr — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:48:32 +0000

Films Refn could tackle next: I Walk with the Dead, Logan's Run or Button Man.