Unstoppable (2010)
Average Rating: 6.9/10
Reviews Counted: 182
Fresh: 157 | Rotten: 25
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.
Average Rating: 7.1/10
Critic Reviews: 37
Fresh: 33 | Rotten: 4
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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In this action thriller from director Tony Scott, rookie train operator Will (Chris Pine) and grizzled veteran engineer Frank (Denzel Washington) learn that a runaway locomotive carrying carloads of dangerous chemicals is headed for Will's small Pennsylvania hometown, where his wife and child live. In order to save the day, they must figure out how to catch up to the rogue engine, and stop it before harm comes to the town. Standing in their way is Galvin (Kevin Dunn), the head of the company who
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Cast
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Denzel Washington
Frank -
Chris Pine
Will -
Rosario Dawson
Connie -
Ethan Suplee
Dewey -
Kevin Dunn
Galvin -
Kevin Corrigan
Inspector Werner -
Kevin Chapman
Bunny -
Lew Temple
Ned -
T.J. Miller
Gilleece -
Jessy Schram
Darcy -
David Warshofsky
Judd Stewart -
Andy Umberger
Janeway -
Elizabeth Mathis
Nicole -
Meagan Tandy
Maya -
Dylan L. Bruce
Michael Colson -
Jeff Hochendoner
Clark -
Ryan Ahern
Ryan Scott -
Christopher Lee Phil...
Baker -
Kevin McClatchy
Hoffman -
Toni Saladna
Galvin's Assistant -
Patrick F. McDade
Captain Allen -
Bill Laing
Red Truck Driver -
Scott A. Martin
Brewster Dispatcher -
Richard Pelzman
Devereaux -
Lissa Brennan
Diner Waitress -
Barry Ben Sr.
Findlay Police Offic... -
Heather Leigh
Findlay Reporter -
Carla Bianco
Horse Trailer Owner -
Kevin Michael Gregor...
Hazmat Worker -
L. Derek Leonidoff
FRA Official -
Aisha Hinds
Railway Safety Campa... -
Khalio Walker
Hero Kid #1 -
Gilda Estelle Chestn...
Hero Kid #2 -
Kam Bott
Hero Kid #3 -
Kevin Bott
Hero Kid #4 -
Max Schuler
Hero Kid #5 -
Gretchen Bluemle
Marie (Checkout Girl... -
Diane Jonardi
Mrs. Herman (Old Lad... -
Corey Parker Robinso...
Lead Officer #1 -
Christopher Stadulis
Police Officer #2 -
Alicia Murton
Teacher -
David Flick
Train Engineer -
Jeff Wincott
Jesse - Will's Broth... -
Nathan Hollabaugh
Young Cop -
Rebecca Harris
Pauline -
Mike Clark
News Reporter #4 -
William R. Ward III
Reporter #2 -
Jennifer Boresz
Reporter #3 -
Victor Gojcaj
Groundman -
Maxx Hennard
Tower Operator -
Joe Coyle
CEO Golfer #1 -
Dihlon McManne
CEO Golfer #2 -
Charles Van Eman
CEO Golfer #3 -
Joshua Elijah Reese
Young Engineer -
Tom Stoviak
News Reporter #5 -
Ellen Gamble
News Reporter #6 -
Shelby Camptella
News Reporter #7 -
John D. Leonard
Brewster Man #1 -
Riley Thomas Stewart
Brewster Man #2 -
Jeremiah Fragale
Cop -
Jason McCune
Radar Gun Cop -
Adrienne Wehr
News Reporter #8 -
Adam Kroloff
Railroad Spokesman -
Jake Andolina
Evacuation Police Of... -
Jarrod DiGiorgi
Control Room Staff #... -
Tami Dixon
Control Room Staff #... -
Sean Derry
Control Room Staff #... -
Amy Arce
TV Reporter -
Matt Cates
State Trooper -
Rick Chambers
News Reporter #1 -
Chase Ellison
Teenage Witness -
Juan Fernández
White Shirt Reporter -
Steven Gonzales
Another Reporter -
Rick Rader
Train Employee Witne... -
Carly Steel
Female Reporter in H... -
Warren Sweeney
Press Representative -
Stephen Monroe Taylo...
Truck Driver -
Stephen Nelson
Reporter at Keating ...
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All Critics (182) | Top Critics (37) | Fresh (157) | Rotten (25) | DVD (4)
Very big train hits stuff. Bish bash bosh. Job done. Great fun.
Though it's a ridiculous ride, it offers the heightened pulse of a great race.
Of course it's implausible, but it's also consistently entertaining.
This isn't groundbreaking fare, mind you. But Unstoppable muscles through its story of peril with crafted intensity and a few well-placed grins.
Though inspired by a real incident, the movie is an opportunistic political allegory about an economy that's out of control and industries that are weakened by layoffs, under-staffing and corporate callousness.
Top CriticThere's a gut-level simplicity to "Unstoppable" that works despite all its clichés.
Unstoppable is the sort of movie in which characters recite dialogue like 'we're not talking about a train, we're talking about a missile the size of The Chrysler Building'... an incredibly fun time at the cinema.
Director Tony Scott delivers in this exciting thrill ride.
Scott proves once again that action movies don't need to be a headache-inducing, bright, loud, irritating experience, but instead can be something more when given the right treatment.
The title, then, is probably referring to the human spirit. That's corny, but it works.
Despite Tony Scott managing to maintain his high-octane style, the relative simplicity of the plot gives Unstoppable a more intimate feel than his usual bombastic actioner
... As the train picks up speed, the movie does the same.
Thunderous, metallic, ominous, screeching sound effects add to the sensory perception that you're watching a megaton monster barreling toward a dramatic showdown.
Welcome to the Machismo Express.
Pretty heavy on cliches, but the simple fact that the film's one giant popcorn-infused action sequence should please most action fans.
Scott subdues his more stylized tendencies to deliver the kind of meat-and-potatoes action thriller that might very well be watched and enjoyed by the heroic blue collar characters in this movie.
Unstoppable takes a simple premise and spins it into an entertaining film surging with pure energy.
Tony Scott's Unstoppable is, in a word, awesome.
Washington has these films down to a science by now, and it's fun to watch a consummate professional do his thing.
Just the ticket for fun at the movies, Unstoppable is a non-stop joy ride.
This simple but effective man versus machine blockbuster signals a return to form for director Tony Scott.
(Director Tony) Scott is much better at building tension here than he was in 2009's so-average-it-hurt remake of The Taking of Pelham 123.
As they say about train wrecks, it's impossible to look away.
Highly accomplished, wholly predictable filmmaking with a monster of a runaway train as central protagonist.
When compared to Tony Scott's patented two men actioners, Unstoppable stands tall as a highlight in sound, fury, and token action movie silliness.
Unstoppable certainly is nail-biting -- if only for the furious editing, swooping cameras, crash zooms and thunderous soundtrack. It's a shame that it's impossible to escape the sense of autopilot that pervades.
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- Galvin: Let's go, boys!
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- Connie: Excuse me, can u help me?
- Frank: Connie?
- Connie: I can't decided which one of you I have to kiss first.
- Frank: Me.
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- Connie: That was 10 Million Pounds, Mr. Galvin. And this is the sound of me saving your ass!
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- Frank: Youve already fired me.
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- Connie: Galvin you're an asshole!
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- Will: Mr.Galvin this is Will Colson, you're conducter. We're gonna run this bitch down.
- Galvin: Well maybe you didn't here what I just said Colson, I will fire you!
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- Unstoppable - Ausser Kontrolle (DE)
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The opening credits claim that this film is based on a true story, but there are moments that are so implausible that I thought Tony Scott was pulling a Coen Brothers' Fargo on me. Real or not, the film is exciting and fun and perfect for all of Scott's gimmicks -- his ever-moving camera, quick cuts, big (unrealistic) explosions, hyper-masculine dialogue. It's all predictable but enjoyable, much like 1994's Speed.
Overall, this film is unsubstantial fun.