Review of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009) by Thegodfatherson — 12 Feb 2015
This is a solid remake, it pays homage to the classic and adds in pop culture to entertain new viewers. Denzel Washington, perfectly plays, Walter Garber, a man who is caught in a race against time, when he is trying to get hostages out of a train, run by a madman- Ryder, played brilliantly by John Travolta.
The flashy editing, with JayZ's 99 Problems ringing out in tough moments, is pure gold. It adds a funny spice to it. Garber is revealed to have taken a bribe, and more hell goes down in the 1 hr and 20 minutes of this film.
It has it problems though. The movie is very short, compared to the classic. Major plot holes are never shed light on, and James Gandolfini's Mayor turns into a dick quickly. The screenplay is okay, the actors have simple lines, and none of them have a kick to it.
Overall, this is an attempt at making a redefined 123, and it works for the most part. Tony Scott, R.I.P.
This review of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009) was written by Thegodfatherson on 12 February 2015.
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 has generally received positive reviews.
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