THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1 2 3 (Theatrical Release USA 2009)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Starsìììì

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3—much better than the original—seems to ‘make itself’ into a WOW! action movie because of the seamlessness of each scene as they flow one into the other. Denzel Washington and John Travolta put the octane into this movie. Director Tony Scott performs at his usual high level of orchestrating actors, dialogue, and set scenes into one harmonious whole. This movie works as one of those rare remakes that succeeds at every level.

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Storyline

A train is highjacked for a ransom.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Tony Scott for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Michael Costigan, Ryan Kavanaugh, and Barry H. Waldman for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Walter Garber (Denzel Washington), Ryder (John Travolta), Phil Ramos (Luis Guzmán), Bashkin (Victor Gojcaj), Emri (Robert Vataj), Camonetti (John Turturro), John Johnson (Michael Rispoli), Delgado (Ramon Rodriguez), Mayor (James Gandolfini), Deputy Mayor LaSalle (John Benjamin Hickey), and George (Alex Kaluzhsky).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It’s surprising how a little gunpowder and ammunition can make a Bravo! film worth watching. Taut.

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Ben Meyers