The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
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New York Metropolitan Transit Authority train dispatcher Walter Garber's day is turned upside down when he must face-off against Ryder, the criminal mind that has hijacked the passengers of subway train, Pelham 1-2-3. Ryder is the leader of a highly-armed gang of four, including a henchman who used to
… More »New York Metropolitan Transit Authority train dispatcher Walter Garber's day is turned upside down when he must face-off against Ryder, the criminal mind that has hijacked the passengers of subway train, Pelham 1-2-3. Ryder is the leader of a highly-armed gang of four, including a henchman who used to work for the MTA. NYPD Hostage Negotiator Detective Camonetti initially takes charge of the situation, but quickly realizes that Ryder will only deal with Garber. Garber begins to employ his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages.
« LessBased on the novel by John Godey
Special features: Commentary by director Tony Scott ; commentary with writer Brian Helgeland and producer Todd Black ; No time to lose: making of Pelham 123 featurette ; The third rail: New York underground featurette ; From the top down: stylizing character with Danny Moumdjian ; marketing Pelham
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Add a CommentI'm a big fan of Denzel washington so that's why I gave this movie 3 stars. I still don't understand why producers insist on remaking movies that were sucessful in the first place. The original was much better.
This movie was entertaining and interesting but not one of my favorite for this year. “Not too bad---good performance”. "I fast forwarded a lot but not all the way.”
This version is MUCH better than the 1974 movie of the same title. Only the technology is different.
Wow. I read some of the reviews before I signed this DVD out. Most reviews do not reflect my experience with this movie. Awesome. Many reveiws focus on the language. I also do not care for vulgarity. I do however think that this movie (and dialogue) was awesome. Remember what the police negotiator in the movie said... Don't get sucked into his world.
Tony Scott's version of this picture disappoints. Many aspects aren't realistic at all. Denzel Washington is good, and I feel as though John Travolta would be too if it weren't for his excessive cursing. After a while, it's as if he's compensating for something. I usually like him, but his swearing gets to be very annoying. Finally, the ending tries to be deeper than it actually is. Thanks to this film, I no longer respect Tony Scott.
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Vulgar language. Travolta is perfect as the crude and short-fused villain.
The 70's version is much better. In that one the criminals never seem out of control, and their calmness makes them more disturbing, particularly Robert Shaw. Travolta is tightly wound and regularly explodes which becomes annoying. Denzel Washington is good as Garber but not as good as Walter Mathau. The earlier version also has a better plot. Writers of the remake appear to have been paid by the curse word and were intent on extracting full value.
This movie leaves a lot to be desired. Character development is virtually non-existent, the dialogue is weak and the plot goes nowhere.
This remake is well worth viewing for its innovative cinematography, often intelligent—& occasionally even witty—script, & the thespian expertise of Denzel Washington & John Travolta as they engage one another in protracted tense dialogue. Washington in particular gives a commendably subtle & layered performance as a regular guy caught in dire circumstances.