The Hollywood remake train continues unabated, racing through signals as it dives underground into New York City's subways. At least it can be said that this, the third version of The Taking of Pelham 123 (following the 1974 feature and a 1998 made-for-TV movie), accomplishes the aim of a good remake: remaining faithful to the spirit of the source while offering a fresh perspective on the material. To his credit, director Tony Scott (working with a script by Brian Helgeland) does not attempt to transform the story, which is essentially a psychological thriller, into an action film. The movie is light on pyrotechnics and special effects and, except for a preposterous climax, surprisingly low-key.
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