The Taking of Pelham One Two Three - ***

Enjoyable hijacking pic with a great ensemble cast headed by Walter Matthau. I've often thought that Tom Hanks and Mr. Matthau have several similarities in some of their characters they play and I could easily see Hanks playing the lead in a remake. A television remake was a done a few years ago and apparently my gift for casting will go unnoticed.

If the film doesn't interest you yet you're a Tarantino fan, note that the characters call each other by colors, as in Mr. Grey, Mr. Blue and Mr. Green.