The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009)

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The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009)

2009 | Action | Mystery

106 mins

Chaos reigns in the New York City subway system when heavily armed criminals, led by a mastermind named Ryder (John Travolta), hijack a subway train and threaten to kill everyone on board unless a large ransom is paid. Dispatcher Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) uses his extensive knowledge of the transit system in a bid to outwit the hijackers and save the hostages, but one question remains: even if the hijackers get their money, how can they possibly escape?



Produced by Sony/Columbia Pictures
Director Tony Scott
Writer Brian Helgeland
Cast Denzel Washington, John Travolta, James Gandolfini, John Turturro, Luis Guzman, Michael Rispoli, Victor Gojcaj and Robert Vataj

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Dean (6927 KP) rated

Nov 11, 2019  
The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009)
The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009)
2009 | Action, Mystery
A decent enough action thriller, slightly lacking on action though. There isn't a great deal of tension or suspense for this type of film either. Usual plot line with a couple of good lead actors in the main roles. Worth a watch but doesn't really stand out.
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JT (287 KP) rated

Mar 10, 2020  
The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009)
The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009)
2009 | Action, Mystery
The late Tony Scott was one of my favourite directors, his films deliver on great action sequences and tense drama. However on this occasion with The Taking of Pelham 123 he left something out, oh that’s right a decent ending.

A group of hijackers led by Ryder (John Travolta) take control of a New York subway train and demand $10 million or they’ll start killing passengers. Dispatcher Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) has to deal with the day’s events and avoid the worst.

I’ve not seen the 1974 original starring Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw so I cannot make any real comparison, but what I would say is the 2009 remake lacked any real sparkle. Washington and Travolta put in good performances, especially Travolta who seems to revel as the stereotypical villain. But you can’t rely on screen chemistry to get you through.

The ending was a disappointment and while you expect a twist that will leave you wanting more, it never comes. If you’re fans of Washington and Travolta then this one’s for you, however don’t expect too much near the end.
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Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated

Jun 12, 2020  
The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009)
The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009)
2009 | Action, Mystery
Get Off My Train
The Taking of Pelham 123- i have seen this movie about 7 times now, and its a good movie. Full of drama, suspense and thrills. Not alot of action though. When I watched the first couples times, i didnt realize it was a remake. It wasnt until like the 4th or 5th time, i realize it was a remake. Both Denzel and John were excellent in this film. I really liked John as the villian and wish he can play more villians, cause he is really good as the bad guy.

The plot: Chaos reigns in the New York City subway system when heavily armed criminals, led by a mastermind named Ryder (John Travolta), hijack a subway train and threaten to kill everyone on board unless a large ransom is paid. Dispatcher Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) uses his extensive knowledge of the transit system in a bid to outwit the hijackers and save the hostages, but one question remains: even if the hijackers get their money, how can they possibly escape?

Its a highly entertaining movie, and a must watch film.
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