The Taking of Pelham 123Overview and Synopsis

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The Taking of Pelham 123 Recent Fan Reviews

  • Awesome
    by Dr_DJ

    I wish I had seen this one in the theatre. If you don't like the "F" work then this movie may not be for you. If you don't mind or like me, don't care, rent this film. I'm a big fan of John...

  • Great Movie
    by Karennyc

    I originally didnt want to see it, but my sister wanted to rent the video. I was SO GLAD she did. Great action.....Strange to see Travolta in this type of bad-guy role. Thoroughly enjoyed the...

  • Travolta and Washington, need I say more?
    by flixwatchergal

    Travolta and Washington do an excellent job in this film. It is a fast action, run for your money, time's a wastin **7**/only are the actors great, the film makers do a good job at bringing the...

Five Word Reviews

The Taking of Pelham 123 Critic Reviews

Metascore®55 out of 100 | Mixed or average reviews

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    Scott gets into the zip and rush of urban energy with an enthusiasm bordering...

  • 80
    The New York Times | A.O. Scott

    Even at a distance from each other (Washington/Travolta), they conduct a...

  • 80
    Variety | Todd McCarthy

    More than anything a fascinating portrait of how much New York has changed in...

  • 75
    ReelViews | James Berardinelli

    Gripping and compelling, and doesn't make us wish we had checked our brains at...

Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 4 out of 5
Metascore®:
55 out of 100 Mixed or average reviews

The Taking of Pelham 123 Movie Photos

  • Denzel Washington in "The Taking of Pelham 123."
  • Denzel Washington as Walter Garber in "The Taking of Pelham 123."
  • John Travolta as Ryder in "The Taking of Pelham 123."
  • James Gandolfini as the Mayor in "The Taking of Pelham 123."
  • Denzel Washington as Walter Garber and John Turturro as Camonetti  in "The Taking of Pelham 123."
  • John Travolta as Ryder in "The Taking of Pelham 123."