Denzel Washington Thriller on Amazon Gives Academy Award Winner One of His Best Roles

The story of Man On Fire sees Denzel Washington’s ex-CIA officer John Creasy take on the simple position of guarding a wealthy auto manufacturer based in Mexico City. Despite his private problems with alcoholism and depression, Creasy takes on the role, which requires him to keep an eye on his employer’s young daughter, Pita.

During the first act of the film, Creasy further learns to take his role as a babysitter seriously, as he develops genuine romantic feelings for this little girl, and even teaches her to swim while her parents are too busy.