Critics Consensus: Pelham 1 2 3 Doesn't Quite Take

Critics Consensus: Pelham 1 2 3 Doesn't Quite Take

This week at the movies, we've got a railway heist (The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta) and some magical financial advice (Imagine That, starring Eddie Murphy and Yara Shahidi). What do the critics have to say? The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, from 1974, was a stylish mix of comedy and thrills that, despite its reputation, is just dated enough to warrant.

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