Max Winkler recommended The Bad News Bears (1976) in Movies (curated)
The Couch Trip (1988)
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John Burns (Dan Aykroyd) is a patient at a mental institution who gets an unexpected shot at freedom...
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
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In New York City, a criminal gang led by the ruthless "Mr. Blue" (Robert Shaw) hijacks a subway car...
Harold's Humour
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Harold Richardson has collected together some of his favourite jokes and one-liners, including quips...
Charade (1963)
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Sparkling romantic-comedy-thriller with Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. Unhappily married...
Morgan Spurlock recommended A Face in the Crowd (1957) in Movies (curated)
JT (287 KP) rated The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) in Movies
Mar 10, 2020
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.
Earthquake (1974)
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Charlton Heston leads an all-star cast in an epic film about ordinary citizens who must come...