The kind folks at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment have dropped us a line to let us know that the superb action remake of THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123, which stars Denzel Washington and John Travolta, is out in the UK next Monday (January 11, 2010).
Walter Garber (Washington) is a New York City subway dispatcher whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder (Travolta), the criminal mastermind behind the hijacking and leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train’s passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But there’s one riddle Garber can’t solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape?
Blu-ray and DVD Special Features Include:
Commentary featuring Director Tony Scott, Writer Brian Helgeland, and Producer Todd Black
“No Time to Lose: The Making of Pelham 1 2 3”
“The Third Rail – The NYC Subway System”
“Marketing Pelham”
“From the Top Down: Stylizing Character”
Here’s a look at the box-art for the Blu-Ray release. DVD formats also available.
