John Travolta

MOVIE: The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)

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I figured this would be an entertaining, but not brilliant, movie, and I was right.  It’s not flawless, but it’s definitely a lot of fun to watch, especially if you’re a Denzel or/and Travolta fan, which I obviously am (hubba hubba x 2).  The story opens on a regular day in New York City’s MTA of...

Published Wed, Nov 18

Pelham 123

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It amazes me that movies can be remade so many times, but this one is a winner for all that. John Travolta, Denzel Washington the Great, an updated great story and what do you have, a Winner! I was not bored for a second and I am not a real fan of action/adventure. Great acting…. Rent it….

Published Sun, Nov 8

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

source: ctcmr.com

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is about one bad mofo that hijacks a New York City subway car and hold its passengers hostage until the city pays him ten million bucks in one hour – at which point he’ll start offing folks for every minute they’re late – and the train dispatcher that has to deal with thi...

Published Fri, Nov 6

The Taking of Pelham 123

source: canadiancinephile.com

Instead, The Taking of Pelham 123 feels remarkably safe for a big screen movie. Travolta and Washington are alright in their respective roles, but there’s nothing outstanding about what they do. Some of the supporting cast, including James Gandolfini as the mayor of NYC, proves to be more...

Published Sun, Oct 18

Tutti in carrozza!!!

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Il misterioso e schizzato Ryder (John Travolta) con i suoi soci prendono possesso di parte del convoglio che è partito da Pelham Bay alle 1:23 e richiedono un riscatto alla città di New York, la cifra varia tra i vari film e il libro a causa dell’inflazione Questa volta è di 10 milioni USD.

Published Thu, Oct 1

'The Taking of Pelham 123'

source: Examiner.com

The hijackers are led by Ryder (John Travolta), a mysterious tattooed, angry man who builds a relationship with Garber, so much so he only wants to speak with him. It soon becomes evident Garber is not an innocent caught in the middle, he is undergoing ...

Published Mon, Jun 15

DENZEL ON MAKING 'PELHAM': Actor chats about new film; an original ...

source: Eurweb.com

New Yorker  CA The film also stars John Travolta, who has pledged to take revenge on the New York City by holding the Pelham train and its passengers hostage. The film, which debuted this past weekend at number 3, with $25 million, is listed as a remake of the 1974 ...

Published Mon, Jun 15

'Hangover' hangs on to the box office lead with $33.4 million

source: Entertainment Weekly

Despite two A-list names above the title, the John Travolta/Denzel Washington thriller The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 landed in the C-slot at the weekend box office with a soft $25 million debut. John Travolta opted out of the film's promotional tour on ...

Published Sun, Jun 14