Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.
A subway train is hijacked in New York City by a team of heavily armed men. They demand a ransom of $10 million within one hour, threatening to kill the passengers if their demands are not met. The situation is complicated by the arrival of a disgruntled city official who becomes involved in negotiations.
The 2009 remake of 'The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3' received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While many praised the performances of Denzel Washington and John Travolta, as well as the film's fast-paced action and tension, some found the plot to be less compelling than the original and criticized its stylistic excesses.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the exciting action and the strong performances of the main actors. Some viewers found the plot to be a bit convoluted and felt it didn't quite capture the suspense of the original film.
Director Tony Scott initially wanted to cast Bruce Willis as the villain Ryder, but John Travolta was ultimately cast and improvised many of his character's most memorable lines.
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