Unstoppable

I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who doesn’t like Denzel Washington. Despite being cast mainly in action movies, he doesn’t have that irritating action-hero bravado like other stars.

Here he reunites with Man on Fire director Tony Scott in a heart-stopping thriller that will remind you of Speed. Instead of a runaway bus, however, Denzel attempts to stop a runaway train packed with flammable materials. For the younger ladies’ benefit, Chris Pine is along with Denzel for the ride, and the two make a funny pair.

I like this film because, like Speed, it’s simple: Two guys must stop a train to avoid a national disaster. Because you don’t have to struggle to keep up with a complicated storyline you can just focus on the high-speed chase.

Rating: 4 outta 5.