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By Cory B (223) on 12 Nov 2008

Utterly absorbing and cracking heist thriller, starring screen lege Walter Matthau (looking increasingly like a saddlebag with hair) as a world-weary…

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By Patrick D (1,000) on 09 Nov 2008

Definitely an above average hostage type movie. The hijacking of a subway car is inventive at least…

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Review of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

By Michael R (2,154) on 02 Nov 2008

It's a bloody crime that this film has been so forgotten in time. The original hijack movie. Accept no imitations…

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Review of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

By Nick S (1,027) on 02 Nov 2008

Nearly 40 years on, this thriller still proves to be a thoroughly enjoyable film with a story that demands your attention…

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By Richard B (1,390) on 12 Oct 2008

I was hoping for a little bit more of a kick to the ending (though it is fairly satisfying), but up until the last 5 minutes or so it's totally…

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By Douglas P (87) on 09 Oct 2008

A lean and mean film that has all the tarnished beauty of a poor and disheveled New York City…

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By Andrew M (2,871) on 03 Oct 2008

Caught this at Patton Oswalt's Film Festival at the New Beverly. Awesome. That's all I have to say...no I can say more…

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By Tommi T (20) on 03 Oct 2008

Caught this at Patton Oswalt's Film Festival at the New Beverly. Awesome. That's all I have to say...no I can say more…

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By Luis C (539) on 01 Oct 2008

Great flick, good ol' New York caper joint...Can't wait for the remake, hopefully it won't disappoint with Denzel, Travolta and Gandolphini…

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By Jake D (621) on 01 Oct 2008

Great flick, good ol' New York caper joint...Can't wait for the remake, hopefully it won't disappoint with Denzel, Travolta and Gandolphini…

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By Trent J (188) on 27 Sep 2008

Even though I enjoyed this movie, this is the epitome of a shameless star vehicle…

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By Ashley C (536) on 26 Sep 2008

Such a fantastic film. Great characters, hilarious lines, and very, very New York…

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By Seth M (390) on 30 Aug 2008

As good as Reservoir Dogs is, there's no question that Taratino drew some inspiriation for it from this film…

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By Jason S (2,514) on 30 Aug 2008

The best of the best NYC character flicks! Better than French Connection, Seven-Ups, all of 'em…

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Review of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

By Melina S (10) on 29 Aug 2008

WOW, made so long ago, yet still so fun today. With the Irish guy from The Sting. I am so happy Shawn told me about this movie!!!! Thanks Shawn…

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By Richie S (42) on 29 Aug 2008

My favourite heist movie, and probably the best of the decade…

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By Kim H (319) on 28 Aug 2008

This takes place on the 6 southbound that we take all the time! And even at our stop, number 23. This movie is great…

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By Codie E (453) on 25 Aug 2008

Simple and very exciting…

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By Lucy P (94) on 23 Aug 2008

Just wonderful. I wish I had Walter Matthau's face in a box…

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Review of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

By Natalie B (187) on 20 Aug 2008

I'm really not sure why this movie needs to be remade…

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