Review of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) by Jim W — 24 Jul 2009
Robert Shaw (Jaws) stars as an armed man that calls himself Mr. Blue that hijacks a subway with 18 passengers.Walter Mathau (The Bad News Bears) plays a transit cop that takes his demands but while listening closely and using his brain during his conversations with Mr. Blue.
The movie isn't for viewers of today that are used to big explosions and non-stop action. If you want that, then the remake is for you. It's smart and entertaining with and excellent cast. Mathau and Shaw are incredible and I wish they could have been with us forever. I don't even know why Walter Mathau movies even get remade. I'm sure Denzel is great in the new movie but it just wasn't needed. I recommend seeing this movie instead. Mathau's fantastic and it's a pleasure to watch how he plays this character that's full of wisecracks but that's also no dummy. The end is perfect without Mathau even having to fire one shot from his gun. I doubt that can be said for the Tony Scott remake.
This review of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) was written by Jim W on 24 Jul 2009.
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three has generally received very positive reviews.
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