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the original Taking of Pelham ONE TWO THREE starred Walter Mathau (Bad News Bears, Grumpier old men) and Robert shaw(From Russia with Love) in one of his best performances to date. However the original film was racy,funny, and even ironic and yet very truthful to what the viewer was seeing. it also had a very unique cast which included Julius Harris, Jerry Stiller, Martin Balsam, and Hector Elizondo.With the unique cast the film not only worked well but the characters had an undying chemistry that made the film what it is and how it is known today.Needless to say with the films success it was again re-made later with Edward James Olmos(Battlestar Galactica) and vincent D'Onofrio. As we all know Hollywood likes to re-make films when it's ideas get predictable and tends not to sell as well. so Pelham was greenlit for a third round. this time with Denzel Washington in the lead role as walter Garber and John Travolta in the role of Ryder( Mr. blue of the original film). The new Pelham takes on a more personal role of it's characters and adds intensity to it. which clearly gets away from the comedy of the original version. Directed by Tony Scott (Man on Fire) the film is very jumpy and to the point but also has slow-mo views of New York which is a tony scott trademark. the film pays homage to the original film in many ways but in the end takes its own spin on things. so if you want to watch a film that will have you on the edge of your seat this is for you. the film in question co-stars James Gandolfini as the Mayor and Luis Guzman as Phil Ramos.
7/10
