Unstoppable

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Unstoppable

PG-13

Released Nov 12, 2010

1h 34m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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When a massive, unmanned locomotive roars out of control, the threat is more ominous than just a derailment. The train is laden with toxic chemicals, and an accident would decimate human life and cause an environmental disaster. The only hope of bringing the train to a safe stop is in the hands of a veteran engineer (Denzel Washington) and a young conductor (Chris Pine), who must risk their lives to save those in the runaway's path. Inspired by true events.

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Critics Consensus

As fast, loud, and relentless as the train at the center of the story, Unstoppable is perfect popcorn entertainment -- and director Tony Scott's best movie in years.

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

It’s a genuinely thrilling nail-biter.

Jul 31, 2023

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Keith Uhlich

Time Out

Let’s give credit where it’s due: Scott’s on his A-game — as opposed to, ugh, Spy Game — for this occasionally exhilarating piece of popcorn cinema.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 23, 2023

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Packed with stunts that would make even Tom Cruise grimace, Unstoppable is an adrenaline-fueled action flick that leaves you at the edge of your seat until the very end.

Rated: B+

Sep 9, 2017

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Scott delivers an exciting and fast-paced ride that audiences will enjoy, largely due to the affability of his two leading men.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 3, 2023

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

You will never see a more growling, intimidating, and unrelenting inanimate object in a movie like this train.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 8, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Director Tony Scott certainly likes action films and casting Denzel Washington.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 30, 2020

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Thomas C

The first half of the movie is pretty good, the second half is so corny, constantly showing shots of lots of people watching it LIVE, which is just silly. This is a "watch once" movie for me.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/15/24

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Lucas t

Brilliant film, I can't say anything else without spoiling it, go watch this film. 9.1/10.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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purrfectly w

I love this movie, it sucks me in every time it replays on cable. Being based on a true story is always a hard hitting draw for me and this movie fully delivers. The actors were a great choice, I love the interplay between them all even though Rosario Dawson does stand out as my close favourite. You don't get a lot to support the brief back story for the main cast but I find it ends up being just enough to make you love them all. Most importantly to my review, I think the director chose a brilliant, live footage type look to the filming where it seems like someone filmed most of it with a camcorder spliced with T.V News footage to give it that exciting edge a story like this deserves. I've always laughed at the unfortunate luck the train had heading into a severe turn where the city planners decided that sure.. this is where we should build huge explosive silos of flammable liquid - as a seriously bad movie trope lol because it's literally the worst place a city could locate supply like that. Then I found out its based on a real story sooo.. yes, can't blame Hollywood if that part was true too lol Either way, I still love this movie as a non stop action packed ride of adrenaline that was realized perfectly for film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/28/24

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Audience Member

I love Tony Scott movies. I wish he was still here. This was based on a true story that happened in 2001 in Ohio not Pennsylvania. I love Denzel and Chris Pine in this movie. I love me some Rosario Dawson. Great score and action. This movie hits hard every time. 10/10 EPIC FANTASTIC action movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/14/24

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Simon T

Tony Scott was a terrible director, usually choosing duff scripts and then massively overdoing them. This is one of his worst: a stupid premise - almost a carbon copy of his equally dreary Pelham 123 remake - runaway train, tedious 'tension', neurotic camera pans, another incredibly dull phoned-in performance by Hollywood's most uninteresting actor, Denzel Washington. This will send you to sleep at 65 mph.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/27/24

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alan g

Great action movie. Great acting. Realistic situations. Real thrill ride.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/15/24

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Synopsis

When a massive, unmanned locomotive roars out of control, the threat is more ominous than just a derailment. The train is laden with toxic chemicals, and an accident would decimate human life and cause an environmental disaster. The only hope of bringing the train to a safe stop is in the hands of a veteran engineer (Denzel Washington) and a young conductor (Chris Pine), who must risk their lives to save those in the runaway's path. Inspired by true events.

Director: Tony Scott
Producer: Julie Yorn, Tony Scott, Mimi Rogers, Eric McLeod, Alex Young
Screenwriter: Mark Bomback
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Scott Free Productions, Prospect Park
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Sequences of Action Peril)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 12, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 30, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $81.6M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby, SDDS, DTS

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