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: While appearing as a standard ransom heist, Ryder’s true goal is to manipulate the stock market via put options, anticipating a massive crash triggered by the terror of the hijacking.

: Walter Garber (Denzel Washington), a demoted MTA dispatcher under investigation for bribery, becomes the primary contact for Ryder. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3(2009)

: Garber eventually leaves the control center to deliver the money, leading to a final pursuit across the city that ends on the Manhattan Bridge. Critical Reception : While appearing as a standard ransom heist,

The Taking of Pelham 123 is a 2009 American action thriller directed by Tony Scott and scripted by Brian Helgeland. It is the third film adaptation of John Godey's 1973 novel, serving as a high-octane remake of the 1974 classic. Production Overview Director : Tony Scott. Screenplay : Brian Helgeland. Critical Reception The Taking of Pelham 123 is

: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzmán, and James Gandolfini. Budget : Estimated between $100–110 million. Box Office : Grossed approximately $150.2 million worldwide. Plot Summary

The film follows the hijacking of a New York City Subway 6 train at 77th Street.

The film received , often compared unfavorably to the 1974 original. Rotten Tomatoes : 51% approval rating based on 230 reviews. Metacritic : Weighted average score of 55 out of 100.