Absolutely Fantastic

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Really entertained. Yeah I know they were going to stop the train, but it was exciting to watch and the storyline was believable. Good Sunday night entertainment before the working week starts again. I think some girls rated this film down hence the crap average. Beyond their realm of rom-coms. Good night.

Movie Review: "Unstoppable" (2010)Director Tony Scott's final stroke of cinamatic paint after making defining steps in the decade of the 2000s with "Man of Fire" (2004) also starring Denzel Washington, who here shares screen-time with up and present Chris Pine, already known for portraying "Young James T. Kirk" in J.J. Abrams' re-interpretation of "Star Trek" (2009); together the kind of black-white buddy team come to terms in fair and running actiion-thriller for the whole family in thanksgiving season of 2010, when 20th Century Fox distributes "Unstoppable" as real-life event biopic based on a newspaper article concerning an unmanned freight train running through Pennsylvania, here mimicked with a stunning location shot in Columbus, Ohio as cinematography by Bob Seresin benefits Tony Scott's directorial visión of high concept in finding an happy ending in chaos as he also says farewell to filmmaking with a tracking helicopter shot on the leading triangle of friends, when actress Rosario Dawson joins Chris Pine and Denzel Washington at the rails of minor suspenseful, but nevertheless 90-Minute thrilling editorial of a Hollywood allround entertainer of a motion picture. Copyright 2018 Cinemajesty Entertainments LLC

The collaborations between the late Tony Scott and Denzel Washington were not going to set the world on fire. Yet I keep getting drawn back to them. The competence both behind the camera and on screen makes for thrilling films, and Unstoppable is no different. A train is left stupidly on full throttle and is unmanned. Carrying hazardous cargo, two train drivers take it upon themselves to stop this train from potentially killing thousands. It does sound ridiculous, right? You would be correct. Now I'm no train expert but you would think you could remotely stop a train these days? Regardless, I find this to be fun. I can always watch this and not become bored. It's not everyday someone compares a train to a missile, just that alone puts a smile on my face (evidently I'm sadistic). What prevents this from being a mind numbingly boring action flick is the focus on troubled personal lives. Washington and Pine's characters both have difficult times away from work, and its through them discussing this that they actually bond closer. The impending doom as Dawson's sassy yet professional character consistently exclaims "6 minutes!" or "it's just passed milestone 46, you gotta hurry up!" in order to create thrills. Slightly uninspired but it does the trick. All the performances were competent, nothing outstanding but it gets the job done. The different techniques in order to try and halt this train were interesting to say the least. Derailing it, forcing a train ahead of it to try and slow it down, shooting at a tiny switch...some real genius work there...! Scott's direction was fast and frantic which assisted in maintaining the adrenaline, safe to say he did have a unique style which I fully appreciated. Look, you'll either watch Unstoppable thinking "I say, this is absolute tosh!" or you could sit back, relax and just enjoy what's on screen. Please be the latter, because this is a good time and y'know...not every film needs to be extraordinary.

Though this film has a pretty simple and straightforward story, it is still exciting to watch. It does well in establishing the normality of the lives of these railway workers and the rhythm that they work in. Scott does well in setting the tone of the film early on, and with the music accompaniment, the tension slowly rises. Pine and Washington are good in their roles, and work well together. Perhaps it is because their characters do not get along well, which may be easier to portray. Anyway, their delivery and chemistry with each other fit the film. Dawson does well in roles with a sense of urgency to them. I vaguely remember her being an FBI agent somewhere else, and with this character, she is able to portray how intense a situation they're in. I especially liked the cinematography and editing in this movie. With a high speed train moving through various landscapes, the numerous wide angle and aerial shots give a good view of the surroundings. The quick jump cuts, and juxtapositions between the various characters on screen also helps to keep the audience well informed.One thing that I felt was a bit forced, was the family angle. I guess being characters, the filmmakers felt that they needed to incorporate family values, so put that in there. I didn't care much for the drama of Pine's life though. I was intrigued a little at what may have happened, but Pine's character didn't really fit the drama. Overall, quite an exciting but simple film.