Starring: Denzel Washington, John Travolta
Director: Tony Scott
Category: Action & Adventure
Rated: R
Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) is a New York City subway dispatcher whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder (John Travolta), the criminal mastermind behind the hijacking and leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train’s passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But there’s one riddle Garber can’t solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape (Publisher)
Summary of critic reviews:
Chicago Tribune: **1/2 (out of four)
Rolling Stone: ***1/2 (out of four)
USA Today: *** (out of four)
Overall: *** (out of four)
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