The Taking of Pelham 123, based on John Godey's novel "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" is about the fictional hijacking of a subway car in New York City; those who have seen the original Taking of Pelham One Two Three may prefer the 1974 classic, but this remake has been updated with the NYC of the twenty-first century in mind.
Denzel Washington stars as Walter Garber, a subway dispatcher on duty when Pelham 123 is hijacked, and John Travolta plays Ryder, the leader of the hijackers. There's some intense and violent scenes, and for the most part the movie is gripping and suspenseful enough to keep things interesting. What I am somewhat disappointed with is that they manage to bring these two talented actors together for this movie, but that they spend the majority of movie speaking to each other through the radio; once again Travolta reprises a role that has become far too cliche -- the villain's voice on the other end of the line.
3.5/5
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