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The 1974 version of “The Taking of Pelham 123″ is one of my favorite thrillers, with a brilliant cast that includes Robert Shaw, Walter Matthau, and Jerry Stiller and a terrific score by David Shire. I’m hoping that this week’s release of the remake with John Travolta and Denzel Washington will be as good. Here’s a reminder of the original.
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posted June 7, 2009 at 8:06 pm
I haven’t seen the original, but there was a made-for-TV remake not that long ago that was pretty good. It had Edward James Olmos as the detective and Vince D’Inofrio as Mr. Blue.
posted June 7, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Wow, Toby, I didn’t know that! I’d love to see it. I’m a huge fan of both actors. The original had a great feel for the city; I hope this one does, too.
posted June 12, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I never saw the original but today I saw Denzel give a masterful performance and Travolta, too. Usually I hate shootem ups and car crashes and explosions but nothing is playing lately for adults so I took a chance and went for this one. Not sorry either.It was a good pic. I enjoyed it.
posted June 12, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Thanks, Wynelle! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and let us know what you thought!
posted November 5, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Why was Denzel old and fat?
posted November 5, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Because he was in character.