Review of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) by Conner R — 28 May 2011
I'm not all that surprised that this was a great movie, but it was completely different from anything I was expecting. The most interesting thing, by far, is the refusal to have a main character at all.
No one really dominates the storyline; it's the plot that is the soul driving force. Now this might be considered lack of character development for some, but I thought it was perfect for the effect the movie needs.
Also, the amazing score is definitely a standout and puts you into the mood for the type of story being told. It's almost the complete opposite of the Tony Scott remake (which I really like as well), but somehow has the same exact plot.
It's funny how only a few things can change an entire movie. Robert Shaw, as usual, does a great job as the mysterious villain that we never quite understand. It's definitely a movie that stands out as being of the 70s, but I mean that in the best possible way.
This review of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) was written by Conner R on 28 May 2011.
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three has generally received very positive reviews.
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