The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)

The Taking of Pelham 123
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MA15+

Strong violence and coarse language

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  • 100 mins

A New York City subway dispatcher draws on his extensive knowledge of the subway system in order to outsmart a dangerous criminal mastermind who's hijacked a subway train in this remake of the 1974 thriller inspired by John Godey's best-selling book. Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) was drifting through his daily routine when he received word that a heavily armed gang of four has hijacked a subway train and are holding all of the passengers hostage. Led by cunning master thief Ryder (John Travolta), the gunmen will begin executing everyone aboard should the authorities fail in delivering $10 million in the space of just one hour.

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Reviewed by: Adriaana   |   12 January 2010

I really enjoyed this movie great acting from all players although I have to say kudos to Travolta he is a really good bad guy. It delivers on suspense and action. Only thing that did bug me a little was the profanity, some places it seems the swearing was just for the sake of swearing. Recommend it to all fans of Travolta.

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Reviewed by: Michelle C.   |   18 January 2010

Great movie, definately one to watch, although I'm not 100% convinced John Travolta pulled off the 'enemy' in this one... Denzel Washington was brilliant (as always). Fast passed, would recommend.

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Reviewed by: Leah S.   |   9 January 2010

it's terrible. john travolta spends 70% of his screen time swearing his box off.

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