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The Taking of Pelham
One Two Three (1974)

Rate: 7
Viewed: 9/06

9/06: Armed with a great ending, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is entertaining because of the premise, but the gung-ho, ball-busting attitude and heavy overreliance on New York City make me sick.

Robert Shaw is excellent, and Walter Matthau has a memorable moment at the end. However, Hector Elizondo is bland. The subplot with the mayor is a mistake. Why drag that out for so long when it's sufficient to have him agree to the ransom payment?

All in all, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a fine picture despite the silly New York City bravura.

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