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The ordinary day of New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder, the criminal mastermind who leads the highly-armed gang of four hijackers, threatens to execute the train's passengers, unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the .. Read more

Starring Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzman
Director Tony Scott
Genres Drama, Thriller

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The Taking of Pelham 123

The ordinary day of New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder, the criminal mastermind who leads the highly-armed gang of four hijackers, 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?

Starring Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzman, Michael Rispoli, James Gandolfini
Director Tony Scott
Studio SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 42 mins
Blu-ray: 1 hr 46 mins
Certificate DVD Certificate 15.gif
Genres Drama, Thriller
Language English
Released DVD: 11 Jan 2010
Blu-ray: 11 Jan 2010
Production year: 2009
Format DVD

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  • 32 out of 34 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    wait till it comes out.!!!!

    how can you review a film before its out???never viewed is no opinion,,,,,

      • ferdyjenny from Spilsby nr skegness
      • Posted 19 Jun 2009 17:16

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

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    Excellent, a real decent remake. Unlike the original which stared Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw but lacked the relationship building, this version featuring an over-weight Denzel Washington and the leader of the hijack, the excellent, John Travolta really goes for the interactivity between the two main characters.

    Although the premise is the same as the original film there are certain marked differences which certainly enhance the story.

    I can't say much more as I would give too much away but go and see it for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

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      • Maynard from Gillingham,
      • Posted 06 Aug 2009 10:34

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    The Taking of Pelham 123

    Washington stuffed himself for Pelham

    • 26 Jul 2009

    Denzel Washington was delighted when movie bosses ordered him to fatten up for his latest movie role - because he thoroughly enjoyed stuffing his face with junk food. The actor appears in The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, alongside John Travolta, playing an overweight character - and the slim star had to gain a staggering 40 pounds (18 kilograms). He says, "Getting there was such fun. Milkshakes, hamburgers... middle of the night a little Haagen Daz (ice cream). Anything I wanted just eat, eat, eat." Read more

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