The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)

[Movie 196 / Day 210]


Another Hollywood remake, Pelham 123 is the story of a gang (led by Ryder, manically played by Travolta) who hold a subway train to ransom, while the guy in the control room, Garber (Denzel Washington), tries to talk him down from killing hostages.

It's not a bad movie, a fairly average actioner; the problem is the trailer. It literally gives away every plot point in the movie and as such, removes all tension. Whoever was responsible for that should be fired as it ruins the movie. You just don't really care about any given situation in the movie as the trailer has already spoilt how it's going to turn out. Amazing.

My rating: 6.0 / 10
IMDB rating: 6.9 / 10
Running time: 121 mins
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Bolt (2008)

[Movie 86 / Day 52]


Bolt the superdog is a character in a TV show. Unfortunately, the dog that plays Bolt hasn't been told and thinks that he actually has super powers. When he escapes from the studio, he is on a mission to rescue Penny, the little girl in the TV show.

It's OK, but lacks humour for adults. Some bits are nicely done and Rhino the hamster is a brilliant character. The kids enjoyed it lots though.

My rating: 6.9 / 10
IMDB rating: 7.6 / 10
Running time: 103 mins
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