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Dog Day Afternoon. Annie Hall. Taxi Driver. In the pantheon of classic New York films, these three take pride of place. But there are, of course, others, some of which have fallen through the cracks over the years, criminally overlooked and unjustly relegated to commercial-riddled Saturday-afternoon TV broadcasts. Joseph Sargent's The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is just such a picture. This taut 1974 thriller about four armed men who highjack a New York City subway train and hold it and its passengers for ransom may be hopelessly dated (it's loaded with ethnic stereotypes, impossibly wide neckties, and bad hairdos--and there are no explosions!), but that's part of the fun. A gruffly sardonic Walter Matthau heads a fine cast that includes Jerry Stiller, Hector Elizondo, Martin Balsam, and a perfectly villainous pre-Jaws Robert Shaw. Think you'll find a better film that depicts a nearly broke city led by an inept mayor forced to deal with armed terrorists? Fuhgeddaboutit! --Steve Landau
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By R. Kendall
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So the special effects and maybe the cinematography aren't as flashy as the remake, but I liked this version better. It seems more realistic somehow.
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I was so pleased to see this released on DVD. copies are inexpensive and should be purchased without prejudice. This is an absolute classic, certainly the type of film that would never be made today. a subway highjacking with all of the classic ethinc seterotypes on board. Walter Matthau is in charge of the case at New York transit headquarters. after putting his foot in his mouth a couple of times, Matthau's leadership come through in one of the best ending to a movie ever. Fantastic
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This is a much better version than the 2009 remake. The plot is better and Robert Shaw's understated character provides more menace with his calm demeanor than Travolta's over-the-top-I'm-about-to-blow-again character. Walter Mathau is superb and provides some much needed humour to the unrelenting tension.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A movie that came out of nowhere
O.K. not quite as it was popular at the time; bit of a nerd did some research and it is based on a bestselling novel at the time. It is nicely crafted and well thought out. Read more
Published on Mar 4 2009 by Paul D. Leney
4.0 out of 5 stars
quite decent suspense thriller from the 70's
this is a pretty good suspense thriller from the 70s.it's about a group
of armed gunmen who take over a subway train and hold the passengers
hostage,demanding 1 million... Read more
of armed gunmen who take over a subway train and hold the passengers
hostage,demanding 1 million... Read more
Published on Sep 5 2007 by falcon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Come in Pelham 123
I was so pleased to see this released on DVD. copies are inexpensive and should be purchased without prejudice. Read more
Published on Jun 21 2004 by Ashley Allinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
great 70's flick...
In the same way that "The Naked City" portrays New York City of the forties, "Pelham" does justice to the 70's. This is a great movie! Read more
Published on May 21 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Fine Suspense Drama
I was in high school when this film came out. I remember standing on a long line on Broadway in a snow shower to see it. It was well worth the wait. Read more
Published on May 21 2004 by Rocco Dormarunno
4.0 out of 5 stars
PELHAM ONE TWO THREE WHERE THE F**K ARE YOU!
I first saw this movie on TV in the mid 80s edited of course. Now I can see it in all it's
wide screen glory. Read more
wide screen glory. Read more
Published on Sep 12 2003 by K. Rogers
3.0 out of 5 stars
An unremarkable tale
Pelham is a little difficult to pin down. It is part detective story, part action story and part drama. Read more
Published on July 19 2003 by ShyGuy1966
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dated but Still a Treasure
First of all, it is disappointing that there is nothing in the way of bonus features on this DVD. Yes, most of the stars are dead, but some commentary from Hector Elizondo, maybe? Read more
Published on Jan 9 2003 by RMurray847
3.0 out of 5 stars
It Was Representative of New York in the 1970s
For those viewers used to the big budget special effects and violence from today's movies, Pelham may seem a bit mild. But it was good stuff when it came out. Read more
Published on Nov 19 2002
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bittersweet Reunion With a Classic
When it comes to DVDs, MGM is conspicuously stingy with its extra features. There are usually none besides the theatrical trailer in most MGM titles. Read more
Published on July 16 2002
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