Unstoppable
First screened in February 2011
Director: Tony Scott. Cast: Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson, Kevin Dunn, Ethan Suplee, Lew Temple, Kevin Corrigan, Kevin Chapman, David Warshofsky, Jessy Schram, Elizabeth Mathis, Meagan Tandy. Screenplay: Mark Bomback.

Twitter Capsule: Strains to make train itself dramatic, but blend of action, fatigue, desperation, and crustiness clicks. A fine snack.

VOR:   Hits a sweet spot for action fans. Casts good light on Tony Scott aesthetic. I've taught it with Harold Lloyd's Speedy.



Photo © 2010 20th Century Fox

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B–


Academy Award Nominations:
Best Sound Effects Editing: Mark P. Stoeckinger

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