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- The film received critical acclaim. Several critics called it one of 1974's finest films, and it was a box-office success. [ 5 ]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Taking_of_Pelham_One_Two_Three_(1974_film)
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In New York City, a criminal gang led by the ruthless "Mr. Blue" (Robert Shaw) hijacks a subway car and threatens to start shooting one passenger per minute unless they receive a million dollars in...
- (45)
- Joseph Sargent
- R
- Walter Matthau
Chaos reigns in the New York City subway system when heavily armed criminals, led by a mastermind named Ryder (John Travolta), hijack a subway train and threaten to kill everyone on board unless a...
- (231)
- Tony Scott
- R
- Denzel Washington
The gang has a good, sound plan, not too complicated, and they almost get away with it. But the movie’s appeal — which is considerable — doesn’t depend on the plan or on the easily foreseeable plot. It depends instead on a nice feel for New York City and some fine, detailed performances.
The film holds a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 44 reviews and a weighted average of 8.3/10. The site's consensus reads: "Breezy, thrilling, and quite funny, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three sees Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw pitted against each other in effortlessly high form."
Remake of '70s thriller is riveting but violent and intense. Read Common Sense Media's The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Sony Pictures
- Tony Scott
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three: Directed by Joseph Sargent. With Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Hector Elizondo. Four armed men hijack a New York City subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers.
Jan 21, 2010 · Ignoring its origins as a classic 70s crime thriller, Tony Scott's updating of Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is a solid, tense dialogue-driven hostage/heist movie that will likely leave you engrossed throughout.
