The Taking of Pelham 123
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) 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?
Special Features:
- Commentary with Director Tony Scott
- Commentary with Writer Brian Helgeland and Producer Todd Black
- No Time to Lose: The Making of Pelham 123
- The Third Rail: New York Underground
- From the Top Down: Stylizing Character
Critic Reviews:
- " Tony Scott was a transformative figure for American popular cinema, and this film was one of his most effective: smart plotting, strong performances, and an enormous amount of style. " – Grant Watson
- " The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a magical film that transports you to a living, breathing New York in 1974. It tells a thrilling, cold, and often funny tale. " – Ed Travis
- " Overall a good movie, good performances, got your adrenaline going. " – Candice Frederick