Metacritic Movie Ratings
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 83

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum

  Scott gets into the zip and rush of urban energy with an enthusiasm bordering on hilarity.

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• 80

  out of 100

  VarietyTodd McCarthy

  More than anything a fascinating portrait of how much New York has changed in 35 years, the film delivers the goods in excitement and big-star charisma.

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• 80

  out of 100

  The New York TimesA.O. Scott

  Even at a distance from each other (Washington/Travolta), they conduct a tag-team master class in old-style movie star technique, barreling through every clich and nugget of corn the script has to offer with verve and conviction. Even when you don't really believe them, they're always a lot of fun to watch.

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• 75

  out of 100

  USA TodayClaudia Puig

  The new Pelham takes the chilling original premise and modifies it for an era steeped in technology, making for an energetic and engrossing adaptation.

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• 70

  out of 100

  Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan

  So professionally done you rarely have the luxury of taking your eyes off the screen.

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• 63

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  There's not much wrong with Tony Scott's The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, except that there's not much really right about it.

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• 60

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen

  Curiously, despite the ever-energetic Tony Scott at the throttle, the sleek new edition isn't as transporting as it should have been.

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