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Taking Of Pelham 123, The
USA 2009, 106 minutes
Dir. Tony Scott
Genres: Suspense/Crime / Heist, Hostages & Terrorism, Trainspotter
Aroview: Flashy remake of the 70s heist movie sees John Travolta as the mastermind behind the hijack of a New York subway train, and Denzel Washington as the FBI agent tasked to negotiate.
Directed by action vet Tony Scott, this is a sfx-heavy, ego-centric affair, the well-written, taut storyline frequently swallowed under generous helpings of explosions and ultra-cool quips from a handlebar-mustached Travolta. Still, action fans will love it, and those who fondly remember the original might be tempted to give it another watch.
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Average rating 
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3 stars (Good Enough) Again, a very Tony Scott affair, with Washington in lead alongside Travolta (who has proven he can play a bad-guy), and an against-the-clock premise which means that the action flows fast and slick. ~Tom H
3 stars (Good Enough) ~Anon
2 stars (Good Try) Travolta's hysterical performance gets tiresome. If you have watched the original you should appreciate that version all the more. ~Tubbs
Close Relatives
- Taking of Pelham 123, The (1974)
- Siege, The (1998)
- Deja Vu (2006)
- Man on Fire (2004)
- Training Day (2001)
- Unstoppable (2010)
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