Union-Tribune movie panel: ‘Unstoppable’

The Union-Tribune’s movie panel saw “Unstoppable.”


Liked: Based on the real-life story of a runaway train incident, “Unstoppable” was a fast-moving thriller that gripped the audience from start to exhilarating end. Denzel Washington and Chris Pine gave great performances of regular guys acting heroically under extraordinary circumstances. Rosario Dawson gives the standout performance as the tough and smart train yard manager who keeps her cool, gets the job done and earns the respect of the men who doubt her tenacity. The visual effects were fantastic without being the main focus.

Disliked: The character development was kept to a minimum, although the supporting cast did a terrific job of adding humor, suspense and big-corporate demons to the mix.

Recommend it? I would definitely recommend it, especially if you like a chase and suspense movie without guns and violence.

Rachelle Lopez

15, an Escondido High School student

Liked: The film “Unstoppable” really was unstoppable. The entire time my eyes were glued to the screen, and I couldn’t turn away. I really liked the ending and how much personality the characters had. I also liked the suspense and the feeling that you were involved in the movie.

Disliked: There was no disappointment, though some would argue the excitement and anticipation were nerve-racking.

Recommend it? “Unstoppable”? A must-see movie. Leave the boyfriends and girlfriends behind — because you won’t want to pay any attention to them. You’ll be way too focused on the film. I’d recommend it to all my friends.


