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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009) |  | Director: Tony Scott
Actors: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, Luis Guzm??n, Victor Gojcaj, John Turturro
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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Rating:  102 reviews
Sales Rank: 2499
Genre: Action
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 107 Minutes
ASIN: B002MX48VU
Theatrical Release Date: August 25, 2009
Release Date: November 3, 2009
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| Synopsis:
Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) is a New York City subway dispatcher whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder (John Travolta), the criminal mastermind behind the hijacking and leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train's passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But there's one riddle Garber can't solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape? |
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 A FAIR REMAKE OF A CLASSIC March 9, 2010
Charlie Gee (Maine, USA)
Although not a great film by any stretch of the imagination, this remake does have its strong points. Namely, the charisma of its two stars: Denzel Washington and John Travolta. Denzel is always good and immensely watchable. Travolta is perhaps at his most disgusting best. What surprised me most was the relationship between these two characters. Travolta's bad guy seems almost infatuated with Denzel's character, adding that extra unnerving edge as they go about trying to outwit each other. For action fans, there are several edge-of-your-seat scenes that will keep you watching.
The one major drawback for me in this movie was its incessant use of obscenities. I'm not sure what the director and writer were trying to prove by including so much foul language; for me it was a big distraction. Instead of staying strictly involved in the story, I found myself anticipating when the next character was going to mouth a four-letter word. Unfortunately, one never has to wait very long.
Remakes are infamous for not being as good as the original and this one, sadly, is no exception. Still worth a view, however, for the performances of Washington and Travolta.
 Horrible, trite, mindless movie March 9, 2010
emoney3265
This movie was terrible. I'll admit, I was psyched when I saw the previews for it. I never went to see it though and just Netflixed it tonight to my TV.
SEMI-SPOILERS BELOW:
It was just so predictable and terrible. It wasn't even done in a fantastic form. It was just 'ah man hijacks train, boredom, travolta says mother f*ker, no no don't, and this goes on for about an hour and 15 minutes of this movie. There was little intricate plot to this movie. It got very boring and I am usually a guy who appreciates that but it wasn't even entertaining to me. Travolta was terrible and all he did was curse. I don't care about cursing but that's ALL he did. Denzel was lame in this. The ending was even worse... O wow he shot him in the chest, Travolta says his lame last line and dies. The end... O but he got the half gallon of milk awwwe that should make up for wasting my night on this.
I gave it two stars... Idk why it even deserves that but whatever. Don't waste your money on it... at least rent it... You'll forever regret buying it.
Good, but not like the original March 3, 2010
Rockman (Bronx,NY)
The remake of Pelham 123 with Travolta, Washington, etc., was watchable and kept us in suspense, but in no way does it come close to the original from 1974. Did the directors do their homework on the NYC subway system? Anyone who lives in NYC and has taken the subway would know that the #6 line DOES NOT and CANNOT run all the way to Coney Island. Otherwise, the main actors did a great job.
 Travolta and Washington prop up an otherwise average movie. March 1, 2010
No one of consequence (Cincinnati)
Let me preface my remarks by saying I've never seen the Matthau/Shaw version of this film, so I'm making no commentary or comparison to that one. That said, I thought this was a gritty, evenly-paced and suspenseful story that admittedly breaks down in a few spots, but is held together by some admirable work by the star actors. Travolta and Washington were in fine form, and John Turturro did a nice job as well. I wasn't particularly impressed by Gandolfini or Guzman, but their roles were decidedly secondary and didn't really detract from the story.
I won't get into the plot since others have done enough of that and I don't want to reveal any spoilers. However, I will say that the storyline was a bit cliche, there were some credulity-straining time lapses given the very tight timeline being depicted. Lastly, the wrap-up was a bit anti-climactic (and too tidy), but I loved Travolta's parting line. Overall, I thought the cut-scenes and use of accelerated camera moves added to the tense feel of the story, and created a very entertaining effect. Maybe not everyone will like this one, especially those who thought the older version of this movie was great, but for my own part I thought it was definitely worth the two hours.
 PELHAM REVIEW March 1, 2010
Clarence Davis (Detroit, Mi)
The direction was very astute, and John Travolta is up there with the best in Cinema.
I was very pleased with the orginal and i truly think that this re-make can stand the test of time.
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