Whats Up with Pelham 1 2 3?

After I wrote up my thoughts on The Hangover last week, a lot of people reached out and thanked me for the boost to go and see it. So from now, I'm gonna share my opinion on current movies that I've watched. Am I an expert? Absolutely not. But sometimes it’s nice to have an “average guy” help you out if you’re on the fence about dropping your $12.

For a technical and in depth review, read the NY Times. I'm just gonna keep it real...

Last week, I saw Pelham 1 2 3. It was directed by Tony Scott (Enemy of the State) and starred Denzel and Travolta with a lil’ James Gandolfini on the side. Sounds promising, right? But something was missing. It wasn’t getting Hangover buzz. Any time I asked a friend about it, I heard the same response. “Yea, looks pretty cool… Haven’t seen it though.”

So I decided to check it out for myself.

Here’s the deal, it’s a fun ride; a little action here, some suspense there... and as expected, Travolta and Washington do their thing. Also, it's cool to see how the subway system works from the inside (such a crazy, hi-tech system that we totally take for granted). But while it's overall entertaining, the movie’s ending just doesn't have the Sprezz to compete with The Hangover.

Consider my rating system for a movie’s desirability:

• Don’t waste your time
• Don’t waste your money (wait until it’s released on TV)
• Mid week movie
• Friday night flick
• Saturday night extravaganza
  

Pelham was a solid mid week movie, maybe a Friday night flick. You won't regret it but it won't blow you away. Either way, it’s only a matter of time before my man Johnny Depp comes through with Public Enemies and makes this one a distant memory.

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