December 4, 2009
This movie was extremely disappointing. Proof positive that language can completely destroy an otherwise ho-hum movie
Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro
In The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, Denzel Washington stars as New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber, whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train....( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 3, 2009
Stats: 20,661 reviews
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November 15, 2009It is interesting to watch how stories can change depending on the director's style.
In this case director Tony Scott turned a quieter intense thriller into a balls-out action film that only Scott can deliver. Which just happens to be both one of the film's strong points as well...( read more) -
November 15, 2009A really entertaining heist film that I can only describe as very solid. Great direction, cinematography, and performances all around (especially from Travolta).
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December 5, 2009Much better than i thought it would be, but i still do not like John Travolta as a Bad Guy, lol.
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December 5, 2009Weak performance from Travolta. Sure he was dressed like a badass--mustache, sunglasses and all--but he didn't SOUND/ACT like a badass. I think maybe he should just stick to dresses and fat-suits in his future movies.
Critic Reviews
July 31, 2009
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times
June 15, 2009
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker
Can a director be arrested for the attempted hijack of our emotions? full review
June 12, 2009
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Set in a nightmare New York City, the subway hostage thriller batters our nerves like a tom-tom. full review
June 12, 2009
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Most disappointing is the new film's reluctance to even attempt to match the ingenuity of the original movie's celebrated one-two punch ending. full review
June 12, 2009
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, an energetic updating of the 1974 mass transit thriller, takes account of how much the character of New York has changed. full review
June 12, 2009
Kurt Loder, MTV
There's plenty of action, but little to get excited about. full review
June 11, 2009
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com
A solidly crafted suspense thriller set on a subway train proves the perfect vehicle for two stars at the top of their game. full review
June 11, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today
The new Pelham takes the chilling original premise and modifies it for an era steeped in technology, making for an energetic and engrossing adaptation. full review
June 11, 2009
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
As Ryder's motives begin to reveal themselves, The Taking of Pelham 123 loses its aura of post-9/11 dread, replaced by a muddled commentary on Wall Street greed in these days of raging financial crises. full review
June 11, 2009
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
This movie hits you like 600 volts from a sparking third rail. Damn straight it's electrifying. full review
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October 5, 2009It reminded me of the 90s movies, meaningful, a lot of hidden points, great actors, smart directing plus I just loved Ryder's personality in the movie and how it reflected his background and what he's been threw in his life (John-T). I give it 5.
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