KEPAHIANG.PROGRES.ID – The Taking of Pelham 123 is a thriller film directed by Tony Scott. This film is a remake of the film with the same title in 1974. The synopsis tells the story of a group of robbers who kidnap a subway train in New York City and demand ransom.
The story begins when a former railroad employee named Ryder (played by John Travolta) and his partner kidnap the Pelham 123 subway train in New York City. They threatened to kill the passengers if they did not get a ransom of $10 million within an hour.
Meanwhile, Walter Garber (played by Denzel Washington), a subway customer service employee on guard duty, accidentally gets involved in the situation. Garber then attempts to restrain Ryder and save the train passengers, while also communicating with the authorities.
The tension rises when Ryder begins killing the passengers one by one as a sign of the seriousness of his threat. Garber works hard to find a way to save them while trying to uncover the true motive behind the kidnapping.
With scenes full of tension and intrigue, the film follows the dramatic journey of Garber and Ryder as they battle each other mentally for control of the situation. With unexpected twists and surprises, “The Taking of Pelham 123” is a thrilling and entertaining film for the audience.