The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

Name: The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Released: 2009-6-10
Cast: James Gandolfini, Michael Rispoli, John Turturro, John Travolta, Luis Guzmán

R
1h 46m
2009

51%

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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?

Director:

Tony Scott

Producer:

Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Todd Black

Writer:

Brian Helgeland

Cast:

James Gandolfini, Michael Rispoli, John Turturro, John Travolta, Luis Guzmán, Denzel Washington

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

51%

Critics Consensus: Despite a strong cast, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 suffers under the excesses of Tony Scott's frantic direction, and fails to measure up to the 1974 original.

Reviews

Keith & the Movies

Keith Garlington

The sub-par material is too much to overcome. I especially hate to see such a strong Denzel performance go to waste, but in reality there just isn’t enough here to make this anything more than an average movie.

Not quite as slick as the original, this latest take on the subway heist story still accomplishes entertainment at breakneck speed.

You can pinpoint the exact moment The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 falls apart.

Tony Scott was a transformative figure for American popular cinema, and this film was one of his most effective: smart plotting, strong performances, and an enormous amount of style.

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a magical film that transports you to a living, breathing New York in 1974. It tells a thrilling, cold, and often funny tale.

April 1, 2020

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