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Orson Welles once said that directing a movie was like playing with the greatest toy train set in the world, and Tony Scott seems to be taking him literally. With the caboose of Scott's Taking of Pelham 123 barely in the distance, the filmmaker turned to Unstoppable, a train-chase picture loosely inspired by a true story (and perhaps just a smidgen by Runaway Train, the 1985 film based on an Akira Kurosawa script). At a Pennsylvania rail yard, some clueless workers let an unmanned train get loose, and the thing is soon hurtling across the countryside. Did we mention that it's pulling a few cars' worth of highly toxic material? Did you doubt it would be? Meanwhile, old-time engineer Denzel Washington and new conductor Chris Pine are making a routine run nearby--of course, in the movies, a routine run almost always turns into something wild. This odd couple is the only hope for stopping the runaway, while upper management dithers and an operations-room dispatcher (Rosario Dawson) spends most of the movie talking into her headset. Scott is an unabashed manipulator, and he yanks all the strings at his disposal for this whipped-up pageant: song cues, hype-filled reaction shots, stunts aplenty. It's all so aggressive, it makes you wish the exciting story could be allowed to tell itself. But the pulse does quicken, if you can turn your mind off for a while. And although it's faint praise, the movie is undeniably better than Pelham 123. --Robert Horton
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Hang on for the ride of your life as Oscar® Winner Denzel Washington and Chris Pine (Star Trek) team up for the year’s most electrifying action-thriller. A runaway train, transporting deadly, toxic chemicals, is barreling down on Scranton, Pennsylvania, and only two men can stop it: a veteran engineer (Washington) and a young conductor (Pine). Thousands of lives hang in the balance as these ordinary heroes attempt to chase down one million tons of hurtling steel and prevent an epic disaster. Helmed by visionary director Tony Scott (Man on Fire), this story inspired by true events delivers excitement and suspense that are — unstoppable!
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94 of 103 people found the following review helpful
By Jonny Lee
Format:DVD
Chris Pine has really become quite the actor. I saw him first as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, and since then, I have gone back to watch a couple of his earlier movies along with the lower-budget Sci-Fi flick, "Carriers." In "Unstoppable," he really turns on the heat, and side-by-side with good ol' Denzel, he shines.
Here was a movie that, while viewing the trailers, I was thinking, "Really? An entire movie about a runaway train?" Well, the resounding answer is, "YES!" An excellent back-story, along with a perfect amount of character-building to get us to really like these people, made for a foundation on which to build one heck of an over-the-top mountain of suspense! In addition to Chris, Denzel Washington was excellent, as always, and the rest of the acting crew, especially Rosario Dawson, were perfectly cast and on top of their game as well. The main character was more than just a menace, though, it was downright deadly...THE TRAIN!
A review I read on another site said that this movie started slow, but by the time Chris and Denzel's characters got in on the action it was non-stop fun. Well, I'm here to tell you that this movie gets rolling within the first five minutes...literally...rolling. The action and suspense builds by leaps and bounds, second-by-second. On more than one occasion, "Unstoppable" gets you to hold your breath in anticipation of the next scene, or simply steals it altogether. This one comes highly recommended.
This is now one of Tony Scott's masterpieces. Great work to all! Five stars! *****
Here was a movie that, while viewing the trailers, I was thinking, "Really? An entire movie about a runaway train?" Well, the resounding answer is, "YES!" An excellent back-story, along with a perfect amount of character-building to get us to really like these people, made for a foundation on which to build one heck of an over-the-top mountain of suspense! In addition to Chris, Denzel Washington was excellent, as always, and the rest of the acting crew, especially Rosario Dawson, were perfectly cast and on top of their game as well. The main character was more than just a menace, though, it was downright deadly...THE TRAIN!
A review I read on another site said that this movie started slow, but by the time Chris and Denzel's characters got in on the action it was non-stop fun. Well, I'm here to tell you that this movie gets rolling within the first five minutes...literally...rolling. The action and suspense builds by leaps and bounds, second-by-second. On more than one occasion, "Unstoppable" gets you to hold your breath in anticipation of the next scene, or simply steals it altogether. This one comes highly recommended.
This is now one of Tony Scott's masterpieces. Great work to all! Five stars! *****
46 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By hpfreak611
Format:Blu-ray
Why is it that people love going to the movies so much? Escapism. This is exactly what this movie is. Great escapism.
This movie is pure fun. It's loud, fast, and once it gets going it keeps you at the edge of your seat until it's done. It's one of those movies where once you reach the end, you feel like you've been holding your breath the entire time. It gets your heart pounding.
Anyone who likes Speed would like this movie.
This movie is pure fun. It's loud, fast, and once it gets going it keeps you at the edge of your seat until it's done. It's one of those movies where once you reach the end, you feel like you've been holding your breath the entire time. It gets your heart pounding.
Anyone who likes Speed would like this movie.
45 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When human error leads to the spectacle of a fully powered, unmanned freight train carrying toxic materials at over 70 mph into a heavily populated area, a veteran railroader (Denzel Washington) and a rookie (Chris Pine) must work together to bring it to a halt while the nation watches on cable television.
I've been waiting for a really good runaway train movie since...well, "Runaway Train," and it's finally here. Director Tony Scott lets nothing stand in the way of the action, yet still manages to present characters we care about and an intelligent story (screenwriter Mark Bomback) that clearly explains the factors that led to the disaster and the steps taken to rectify it. The result is an efficient, thrilling action picture that is easy to recommend.
I've been waiting for a really good runaway train movie since...well, "Runaway Train," and it's finally here. Director Tony Scott lets nothing stand in the way of the action, yet still manages to present characters we care about and an intelligent story (screenwriter Mark Bomback) that clearly explains the factors that led to the disaster and the steps taken to rectify it. The result is an efficient, thrilling action picture that is easy to recommend.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
This was really worth owning. Washington played this to the T like he always do.and Pine held his ground with Washington
Published 48 minutes ago by BowDwn2theQueen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Upgrade the sound system
I need to upgrade my sound system. I have a new digital large screen TV, but where is the bass?
This film has motivated me to add speakers. Read more
This film has motivated me to add speakers. Read more
Published 3 days ago by V. R. Padgett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Action Packed...........!!
Great movie ..Full of Action & Adventure..One of the few movies I can watch often & enjoy each time..Thanx,
Lady Val
Lady Val
Published 4 days ago by Lady Val
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome and Suspenseful
This movie is awesome. Denzel gives another award winning performance and this is Tony Scott's last role as director. This movie makes you feel every twist and turn of the story!
Published 8 days ago by C. Maunz
4.0 out of 5 stars
A runaway train... that's it... and it works.
Just starting his job at a Pennsylvania railroad company Will (Chris Pine, "Star Trek") is met with the usual cold shoulder treatment from a lot of the veterans that have been with... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Jonnathan Ritland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good movie
Surprisingly good movie, one that hast you on the edge of your seat until the very end. One to watch again and again.
Published 14 days ago by joysjane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie.
There was a lot of action in this movie. The acting was superb. I watched it several times and could alway find something new in it to see. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Grandma Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Trains, Speed, Denzel and Pine - Wow!
I orginially watched this film because it happened in and through my hometown of Findlay, Ohio, and the engineer who eventually climbed aboard and stopped it was also from Findlay. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Rita T
5.0 out of 5 stars
On the Edge of My Seat--Great Movie--Great Casting
This is an excellent movie based on a true story. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. My husband and I bought this movie for each of our kids. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Divi M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unstoppable Suspense
This was just as exciting as the first time I saw it. The suspense never stops. The acting is good. If you like a movie filled with suspenseful action, this is it.
Published 17 days ago by E. M. Riley
