The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

2009 • 105 mínútur

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Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) is a New York City subway dispatcher whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder (John Travolta), the criminal mastermind behind the hijacking and leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train's passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But there's one riddle Garber can't solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape? (Original Title - The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)) © 2009 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. and Beverly Blvd LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Tony Scott plus Denzel Washington could do no wrong. Honestly, T.S. signature frenetic style is on display here with contemporary (at the time) beats blasting in between swooshing transitions of people in crisis. And don't think I didn't notice that when he gets to play crazy, Travolta is always just a treat to watch. For the story, it's a 3 star movie, but with the performances packing it along with the directorial style that we haven't seen since, it's elevated to 5 stars. I can't NOT love it.

I cannot begin to put into words how good this movie was, still till this day I cannot stop watching it. The musical compisition was amazing. I really loved watching this movie . Travolta and Washington did an outstanding job killer acting.

Not sure what happened to my review that I posted in 2020 when I first watched it, which is kinda upsetting since its happening to most of my reviews where they just disappear so I guess I have no choice but to post it again. One of the best movies I've ever seen with both my favorite actors featured in - Denzel Washington & John Travolta. Although the ending could be better like what happens to Grabner? Does he get his job back? Does he get pardoned? Does the media call him a hero? Does the mayor re-run due to how inspired he was by Grabher? Other than that it was PERFECT. Especially the negotiator and the mayor actor as well as Ramos. All actors I know from other movies. Once again, it is the best movies I have ever seen. Would watch it over and over again.