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When the taking of pelham one two three first appeared as a novel, i avoided it on the reasonable grounds that a there was no plausible way to hijack a subway train, and b if there was, it would be so obvious it wouldnt be interesting. Jayzs 99 problems clusters over the opening credits with addled precision, the ny skyline repeatedly seen with dignity and tried and true humility. Although both films are loosely based on john godeys novel of the same name. The taking of pelham 123 2009 armed men hijack a new york city subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary days work for dispatcher walter garber into a faceoff with the mastermind behind the crime. Another new trailer for sonys the taking of pelham 123. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. And then they open with jayzs 99 problems and you realize that this. The taking of pelham 123 is the kind of film that gives hollywood a bad name. The film is about a train dispatcher who is pressed into the role of. Lattaque du metro 123 the taking of pelham 123 edition limitee. Gone are the jazzy tracks and in comes jay zs 99 problems, which is a surprisingly fitting tune to start the movie with considering the. The taking of pelham 123 does involve a lot of actions and issues that need to be face.

In a case of bad newsgood news, this release of the taking of pelham one two three arrives with the same 2. It has good scenes in the subway and some trains that they could ride. Some of his most successful works include a thrill a minute with jack albany, a series that later became a disney movie. Watch the taking of pelham 1 2 3 online 2009 movie yidio. I was weened on godeys book when 8, and saw the original film when it was released a few years later. The taking of pelham 1 2 3 is an action movie which stars denzel washington and john travolta. The novels title is derived from the trains radio call sign.

The taking of pelham 123 2009 intro 99 problems jayz. A music video for the movie taking of pelham 123 using the song points of authority99 problems one step closer by linkin park which was featured at the beginning of the film itself,no. The taking of pelham one two three 1974 ending spoiler. The taking of pelham one two three and millions of other books are available for. Right after the train is hijacked by robert shaw at 28th street station, there are 2 additional hostages in the front car for a total of 19 that disappear after the train is hijacked between 23rd street and 28th street. Buy 99 problems as performed in the taking of pelham 1 2 3. Made for television, the taking of pelham one two three is adapted from the suspense novel by john godey, previously filmed as a theatrical feature in 1974. The taking of pelham one two three or the taking of pelham 123 can refer to. An urban beat sprawling the towering skyscrapers, harnessing corporations that generate the commodity of. Jayzs 99 problems kicks things off while the camera swooshes and zooms round.

The taking of pelham one two three novel wikipedia. If the title sounds familiar, it should, as its a remake of the 70s thriller starring walter matthau and robert shaw. More for the taking of pelham one two three mistakes continuity mistake. Poor remake of the taking of pelham one two three 1974 12th june 2009 cinema. Pelham is a minimal crime story, and simplicity is tony scotts kryptonite. Ryder looked at him with the absolute neutrality that was the authentic mask of the subway rider, of any new yorker the taking of pelham one two three book, p. But little too much,i see that they swap the scenes that they shoot the taking of pelham 1,2,3 is a pretty good remake since the 1974 of the original,but not that close. It begins with sounds because a specific sound design has become an important part of the movies that mr scott has made since 2004 and when the picture opens we are in new york. The taking of pelham one two three is a film that had the misfortune of being a thriller made in the 1970s. Take hong kong actioners such as so close 2002 or the killer 1989, for instance.

The taking of pelham 123 is a 2009 american action thriller film directed by tony scott. The taking of pelham one two three 1973 is a thriller novel by morton freedgood, writing under the pen name john godey. Ive committed practically every line and scene to memory. The taking of pelham one two three 1974 directed by. John travolta, centre, and luis guzman, right, in the taking of pelham 123. What this meant was that instead of getting the absolute widespread plaudits, awards and huge box office that it quite obviously deserves, it ended up bubbling under a fair amount of the massive numbers of other similar films made in the. Like all of tonys stories, the taking of pelham 1 2 3 is about singular relationships and connections, those which we forge versus those which we confront, leading towards destiny.

Armed men hijack a new york city subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary days work for dispatcher walter garber into a faceoff with the mastermind behind the crime. It is a film adaptation of the novel of the same name by morton freedgood writing under the pseudonym john godey, and is a remake of the original 1974 film adaptation of the same name, which was also remade in 1998 as a tv film. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The taking of pelham 123 denzel washington john travolta john turturro 2009 a subway dispatcher denzel washington calls on his extensive knowledge of the transit system to outwit hijackers who are threatening to kill passeng. Taking of pelham 123 99 problems points of authority youtube. The book june 23, 2016 by randy susan meyers leave a comment before there was the movie, and the other movie, there was, the book. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. Scotts latest film, the taking of pelham 123, sort of falls into the same rut. If their demands are not met by a specified time then the hostages are going to suffer. Achetez lattaque du metro 123 the taking of pelham 123 a petit prix. The taking of pelham 123 john godey, mark bramhall on.

Financial analysis of the taking of pelham 123 2009 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The novels title comes from the trains radio call sign. The taking of pelham 123 is directed by tony scott, of. The film is about a train dispatcher denzel washington who is pressed into. If you want to start a main thetakingofpelham123 page, just click the edit button above. The taking of pelham 123 gradually accelerates its tension before applying the emergency brakes. The taking of pelham one two three also known as the taking of pelham 1 2 3 is a 1974 american action thriller film directed by joseph sargent, produced by gabriel katzka and edgar j. David shire the taking of pelham 123 main title duration. The taking of pelham one two three, a 1973 thriller novel by morton freedgood writing as john godey. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The opening credits of the taking of pelham 1 2 3 zip and zing and bump to the beat of jayzs 99 problems. I was weened on godeys book when 8, and saw the original film when it was. The taking of pelham 1 2 3 is an updateremake of the 1974 movie starring walter matthau and robert shaw which was itself based on a book by john godey. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises 99 problems can you flow.

The visuals here are vintage scott, and though the hyperstylized opening shots of a necktattooed travolta and company getting into place for the big event to the tune of jayzs 99 problems. While terrorism plots are typically fairly cut and dry, the potential was still there for a decent post911 retelling. The taking of pelham one two three, a film adaptation directed by joseph sargent and starring walter matthau and robert shaw. Not that there are not styleoversubstance movies that arent enjoyable. If youre still longing for walter matthaus jowly mug to pop through that apartment door by the end of the third featurelength adaptation of joseph sargents adaptation of john godeys 1974 bestseller the taking of pelham one two three, perhaps youve finally lost your sense of fun. When a new york city subway train leaves to start a run, its call sign is the time it left and where. The taking of pelham 123 2009 financial information. The taking of pelham one two three and millions of other books are available for instant access. The bustling heart of american bureaucracy, capitalism and greed. Peter stone adapted the screenplay from the 1973 novel of the same name written by morton freedgood under the pen name.

The taking of pelham one two three 1973 is a thriller novel by morton freedgood. Walter was working when an emergency call came through on his line. The gang has a good, sound plan, not too complicated, and. At the beginning of the story, when the hijackers get on the train, the leader which is ryder instructs the motorman to obey his instructions. Theres not much wrong with tony scotts the taking of pelham 1 2 3, except that theres not much really right about it. Because, while director tony scotts brash and boisterous take on the material may lack. Gone are the jazzy tracks and in comes jay zs 99 problems, which is a surprisingly fitting tune to start the movie with considering the day washingtons garber is about to endure. Oh, john travolta is angry and denzel washington is determined, but you dont sense passion in the performances. Though limited by its source materialespecially in the low end, as theres almost none of the ominous rumble associated with subway travelthis is a competent presentation that im glad wasnt given a faux. The taking of pelham 1,2,3 is a pretty good remake since the 1974 of the original,but not that close. It was an ordinary day for walter garber who is a new york city subway dispatcher. Despite a strong cast, the taking of pelham 1 2 3 suffers under the excesses of tony scotts frantic direction, and fails to measure up to the 1974.

Commencing with an underwater remix version of jayzs 99 problems, its apparent that scott a doesnt know how to properly butch up john travolta for tough guy consumption and b should banish his tonedeaf music supervisor from the industry. While i would have loved to have seen this film get a fresh new scan, im still perfectly satisfied with this transfer as. You can also watch the brand new taking of pelham 123 trailer in high definition on myspace. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. I read the book on holiday recently, so decided to purchase the dvd. The taking of pelham 1 2 3 2009 directed by tony scott. The taking of pelham 123 dvd 2010 by john travolta.