best closing shot in cinema history
Directed by Joseph Sargent
A critically acclaimed crime film with an ensemble cast.
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers while the authorities question about the method of their escape.
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best closing shot in cinema history
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Astounding. A truly smart, thrilling movie that feels imbued with such a modern blockbuster energy. The distinct personalities feel so full and bounce off each other so well I almost wish it was longer- Shaw’s detailed, uncompromising villain against Matthau’s annoyed, almost bumbling transit worker is such a good pairing, made even better with each having psychopath associates (Mr. Blue with Mr. Grey, Garber with Frank) who each threaten to derail (pun not intended but my best alternative was “hijack,” so) their respective partners’ goals. It’s wild how they manage to keep the humor afloat with such a tension-rich premise without sacrificing that tension! They let all the humor stay above ground while having the constant threat of death feel real in the subway. And that final shot- good lord! I saw the resolution coming from a mile away, and I’d read everyone’s reviews pointing out how great the last shot is, but I was still not ready. Perfect. Unmatched. What I wouldn’t give to see that in a theater with a full crowd.
Armed criminals hijack a New York City subway train and demand a massive cash ransom with a tight deadline.
Joseph Sargent directed the 1974 crime thriller set in New York City.
