Literally. As in, there’s a runaway train loaded with hazardous materials on the loose — says co-star Rosario Dawson: “We’re not just talking about a train; we’re talking about a missile, the size of the Chrysler Building!” — and only Denzel and Capt. Fine can stop it.
Think of Unstoppable as a terrorist movie without an actual terrorist. The runaway freight train — which could cause severe damage within a radius of up to 45 miles (!) were it to crash — is unmanned. Thus it is unaffected by emotions. Neither bucking horses nor fire trucks nor a separate train loaded with school children on a field trip can stop this train — it’s… unstoppable. Ahem. At least it is until Washington and Fine — as a grizzled engineer and his cocky student — put aside their differences and try to save the day. As Fine puts it, “We’re gonna run this bitch down.” (Why does the train have to be a woman?)
Tony Scott directed Unstoppable, and it seems right up his particular alley: Explosions ensue between tons of seizure-inducing quick cuts showcasing trains. It’s like Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 without any of John Travolta’s hammy overacting. So that’s good. Fun fact: The film is supposedly based on true events, which is fair since trains exist and they can crash.
VERDICT: Buy an off-peak ticket.
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