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New version lacks juice

Tony Scott’s new version of 1974 classic lacks the color and fun of original

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Roger Ebert’s review of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 ran in the print version of the Weekly Volcano. Ebert’s peeps will now allow us to run the review online. To read his review online, visit Ebert’s Web site.

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

Score: Two and a half out of four stars



Stars: Denzel Washington, John Travolta and John Turturro



Directed by: Tony Scott



Rated: R for violence and pervasive language

Opens Friday, June 12 in these theaters:

Century Olympia: Thurs 12:01 a.m. Fri-Thurs, June 18 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 10:15.    

Galaxy Narrows 8: Fri-Thurs, June 18 11:40 a.m., 2:10, 4:45, 7:30, 9:50.

Galaxy Uptown Theatre: Fri-Thurs, June 18 11:35 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:35.   

Galaxy Uptown Theatre (VIP): Fri-Thurs, June 18 11:35 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:35.   

Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, June 18 11:05 a.m., 11:50 a.m., 1:35, 2:25, 4:20, 5:10, 7:20, 7:55, 10:05, 10:45.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Thurs, June 18 12:30, 3, 5:30, 8, 10:30. Also Fri-Sun 10 a.m.

Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, June 18 noon. 12:30, 2:35, 3:05, 5:10, 7:15, 7:45, 9:50, 10:20.  

Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, June 18 11:40 a.m., 12:10, 2:15, 2:45, 4:50, 5:20, 7:25, 7:55, 10, 10:30. Also Fri-Sat 12:25 a.m.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, June 18 11:45 a.m., 2, 4:20, 6:40, 9:10.  

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