The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Turan gives the film a clearly positive verdict, saying it is worth seeing in theaters. He praises its professional execution and gripping action, which keep viewers’ attention.

McCarthy finds the remake an efficient, exciting thriller, though Scott’s visual tricks weaken the climactic chase. He praises the chemistry between Washington’s restrained performance and Travolta’s increasingly engaging turn.

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The critic finds the film entertaining but less transporting than it should be, with its momentum faltering in the third act. They praise the Washington–Travolta pairing and the supporting cast, especially the leads’ game of cat and mouse.

The review gives the film a negative verdict, calling the remake pointless. It singles out the remake’s lack of justification as its central complaint.

Schager finds the film an overblown, ultimately unthrilling remake with more visual commotion than substance. He praises John Travolta’s manic performance, while faulting Tony Scott’s excessive stylistic flourishes and the film’s silly plotting.

Rabin gives the remake a harsh verdict, calling it an awful desecration of the original. He faults its generic cityscape and frenetic editing, while singling out James Gandolfini as the film’s standout.

French prefers the original and finds Tony Scott’s remake excessively sensationalist. He singles out John Turturro’s performance as a hostage negotiator for praise.

Lane finds the film loud, emotionally manipulative, and too self-conscious to sustain its thriller story. He particularly criticizes the frantic camerawork and editing, which leave little room for subtlety.

Newman gives the remake a strongly negative verdict, finding it unengaging and far less effective than the original. He particularly criticizes the overcomplicated character backstories and John Travolta’s erratic, unconvincing villain.

The critic recommends the film as dumb summer fun despite its many flaws. They praise Denzel Washington’s performance, while faulting the chaotic direction and distracting subplots.

The review calls it solid entertainment that loses its way in a generic finale. It praises Denzel Washington’s performance and the tension of his exchanges with Travolta, while criticizing Travolta’s overacting and Scott’s visual gimmicks.

The critic finds the film enjoyable but only solid, not among Tony Scott’s best. She praises the spectacular New York aerial shots and particularly exciting motorcycle-and-police-car chase.

Carty finds the remake unremarkable and rarely thrilling. He criticizes its predictable story, stock characters, and illogical plot turns.