The Taking of Pelham 123

I'm a fan of Tony Scott's work.And his latest offering delivers.The movie is full of action that takes place in a span of one hour inside a cab of a subway train and in the subway controlling center.Denzel Washington and John Travolta go head to head(or should I say voice to voice) in this hostage and crime drama.Scott did a great job in re imagining the film given that it is a remake of the 1974 movie of the same title.He brought the original beat and aspects of the original film and added his own blend of style and creativity creating a pulsating, and tense hostage drama.The movie has a great ensemble aside from Washington and Travolta.Joh Turturro,James Gandolfini and Luis Guzman brings some added and creative life to this already thrilling film.Scott did a great job with balancing the lighting with the scene as well as camera movement and placement.I really thought this wouldn't be that good given that it's a remake.But I was wrong.The movie stays true to the story and delivers full force with great speed.I give it 7 out of 10.