The Taking of Pelham 123 Reviews

[Highly rated reviewer]

wait till it comes out.!!!!

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

The Taking Of Pelham 123

Why has this film been made?

Are there no other decent screenplays available?

This looks....

....a bit pants.

The one with Walter Matthau was class.

I don't understand the point.

Couldn't they have left it alone?

I don't see how the story could be as believable as it was back then.

I know I haven't seen it, but it just seems a lot less plausible nowadays.

[Highly rated reviewer]

A Different Film From The Original

From what I have seen and heard, this is only loosely based on the original film. If you see it expecting to see a remake then you will be disapointed.

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Watch it!

Well worth watching! Although the original was a great Kitch, classic this re make is somewhat different and doesn't just copy the original. Updated to this decade with fantastic roles from both Travolta and Denzel. Travolta in particular plays a great baddie. Don't be put off by the reviews of others who loved the original but havn't yet seen the new version. Slightly toungue in cheek with some fun thrown in.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Tunnel Vision

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.

The original?

I agree with the previous comment - after all, 'view' comes before 'review'!

Anyway, why should it 'live up to' the 1974 film? Surely, the 'original' is the novel by John Godey, not its 1974 dramatisation - or the 1998 one for that matter.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Very Boring

I was expecting a lot more from this film with who made it and who the stars were. But i found it slow and boring.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Great Action Film

Full of action from start to finish, and brilliant acting: Denzel Washington plays a Subway worker who has to save NYC passangers from a hijacker (John Travolta). The dialogue between them is fantastic throughout and the pace of the film will keep you on the edge of your seat. I also like James Gandalphini (best known for Tony Soprano) playing the mayor of NYC!

Just 3 stars?

I really can't help but think giving this film an average rating is really unfair - but that's how it was - average.

The direction was superb and so was the acting. Ryder (Travolta) was such a great character and he played it almost perfect. The same can be said for Garber (Washinton). So where did it go wrong?

The whole hostage plot was very dull and unoriginal, but the relationship that developed between the two main characters was memorable. The conclusion I came to is that everything plays out exactly how you'd expect it to, with no big plot twists or anything to take you by surprise. The ending itself felt as if it was cut short too.

I'd recommend giving it a watch, but not one to add to the collection.