Summer Movies : Taking of Peham 123

Heard that this was a remade of an old movie shot in the 1974. I have never seen the early version. Was free so ask a friend out to enjoy a movie. The Taking of Peham 123 (Aka name of the train they hijack)

Cast

It Star, John Travolta as Bernard Ryder / Dennis Ford / Mr. Blue. These are the name he use throughout the movie to different person. He is the one who hijack Peham 123 and put the president career at risk as well as those of Denzel Washington at risk as well. He wasn't extremely smart here. He seem like a sadist here....not afraid to die. But I must say, He will real good here as the Villian here.

Sad thing I intro the Villian in the show first. Denzel Washington as Walter Garber, the New York City subway dispatcher, His job is to ensure train get moving and regulate the traffic along NYC busy train or subway system. He was damn "Suay" to have encounter John Travolta and having such a big responsibilty place under his shoulder. But he seem to have aged quite alot here in this show and look really fat. (See picture)

John Turturro as Camonetti, the lieutenant of the Emergency Service Unit of the NYPD of hostage negotiations.He is the one who provided the comedic moment here in the show. His Face does seem to point to a career in a funny role...

James Gandolfini as The Mayor of New York City, who is under heavy pressure to address the hostage crisis. He seem like a "bo Chay" here....wonder is this a typical politician behaviour in the States or it just for the movies? lol

Story
Simpy Story I must say. Started of with the regular day to day event. Then the hijacker came to the station and just hijack a train which happen to be called Peham 123. It really make me wonder is it really that easy to hijack a train in NYC? pointing a gun is all it takes

Once the Train is hijacked, the hostage are the focus of the story. one particular guy is off interest as he manage to leave is notebook on, with an internet connection to stream live video. How stupid of the hijacker not to realise that could be a potential downfall for them...(Lame)

They demanded for a sum of money and will start Killing hostage if they demand is not met within a certain timeframe. Here the Depatcher will be killed next....(not shown though)

The Police start to send backup down the tunnel. Some misfired happens and some of the hijacker got shot....making John really upset.

All the while he is maintaing communication with Denzel Washington via the train comm system. and The latter are having help for the hostage negotiations from the experts.But Seem like only Denzel can keep John occupied. lol

After going through a series of process to get the money the hijacker wanted. Denzel Washington wss task to bring the money to him. He also became the unlikely hero as he know the operation really well and got the John and got him killed. Some scene are really not understandable as during the ending portion, when Denzel Washington was holding a gun at John. The Police really took their own sweet time to get to him....lol

Worth the Money?
Well. It turn out better than expected. But nothing really fantastic though. Predictable storyline but with strong acting and good pace overall. I give it a 6/10. Go for it as it is enjoyable though not a must see.