Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, the hilarious duo of White Men Can't Jump, reunite for the buddy-action-comedy Money Train. Unsurprisingly, their obvious on-screen chemistry rouses the biggest laughs here, but Doug Richardson and David Loughrey's badly written script and the uneven pacing ... Read review
Fresh from their successful double-act in 'White Men Can't Jump' Wesley Snipes and Woody ... more
Harrelson reunite once more... Foster brothers they share a lifelong dream of robbing the 'Money Train' that collects millions of dollars each night from New Y...
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Wesley Snipes (Blade) and Woody Harrelson (Natural Born Killers) star in this hard-hitting ... more
action comedy as two quick-fisted transit cops caught on the wrong side of the tracks!Foster brothers, they share a lifelong dream of robbing the 'Money Train' t...
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...Jump, reunite for the buddy-action-comedy Money Train. Unsurprisingly, their obvious on-screen chemistry rouses the biggest laughs here, but Doug Richardson and David Loughrey's badly written script and the uneven pacing of the direction overshadows the picture's funniest moments, making this a rather forgettable affair in a long list of movies of the same genre.
Money Train just tries to do too many things. On one hand, it feels like ... ...his gambling habits and the money he owes to nightclub owner Donald Patterson (Robert Blake); and another involving a madman that likes to visit the subway and set alight females in the ticket booth just for the fun of it.
Whilst this allows Snipes and Harrelson to play off one another, the actual point of the whole movie -- robbing the money train -- seems neglected to the bottom of the pile. Occasionally, Harrelson tempts us with the ... more
Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, the hilarious duo of White Men Can't Jump, reunite for the buddy-action-comedy Money Train. Unsurprisingly, their obvious on-screen chemistry rouses the biggest laughs here, but Doug Richardson and David Loughrey's badly written script and the uneven pacing of the direction overshadows the picture's funniest moments, making this a rather forgettable affair in a long list of movies of the same genre.
Money Train just tries to do too many things. On one hand, it feels like a romantic-comedy as it explores the relationship between the adopted brothers John (Snipes) and Charlie (Harrelson) and their squabbles over beautiful fellow cop, Grace Santiago (Jennifer Lopez). Then there's this subplot involving Charlie and his gambling habits and the money he owes to nightclub owner Donald Patterson (Robert Blake); and another involving a madman that likes to visit the subway and set alight females in the ticket booth just for the fun of it.
Whilst this allows Snipes and Harrelson to play off one another, the actual point of the whole movie -- robbing the money train -- seems neglected to the bottom of the pile. Occasionally, Harrelson tempts us with the odd comment about going through with his plan, but not until about an hour-and-ten-mins in do we actually see it come into play. Even then, the whole "master-plan" seems incredibly easy to pull off (had it not been for a couple of cops loitering around the point of escape Charlie would've gotten away with the money within a matter of minutes).
I won't deny that I laughed quite a few times at the jokes in the film, and I did enjoy some of the well-choreographed action scenes -- there's a great one where Snipes goes on an arse-kicking spree in a nightclub to defend his "brother" -- but these moments weren't good enough to overcome my frustration of sitting through an incredibly disjointed storyline. My point being: There's no point having action if the suspense is in short supply.
Advantages: Good chemistry between the two leads, action Disadvantages: Average plot, typical action movie
...owes a hefty sum of money to to a guy called Mr Brown, and his failure to pay up results in beatings throughout the film. John even offers to help bail his brother out giving him $15000 saying he's saved it for a rainy day, Charlie unbelievably manages to lose the money after an old women pickpockets him on the train, resulting in Charlie getting yet another beating from the loansharks, eventually John gets sick of bailing his brother out of bad ... ...Paterson, they contemplated robbing the money train, while a joke at the time, Charlie was really considering it, With no brother, no girlfriend, no life, and a debt over his head, Charlie decides to take drastic action and rob the money train. Jennifer Lopez plays the love interest to Snipes character, i thought the two had good chemistry together, especially in their dancing scene and the boxing match. Chris Cooper plays a long haired arsonist ...
paulb22 14.03.2006
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Advantages: Good Movie Disadvantages: could have been written better
This film isn't too well known despite the fact that it has three reasonably big name stars; Jennifer Lopez, Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes. The three actors play detectives who work on the underground and tackle crime on the subway and this leads to some funny parts in the movie, such as Wesley Snipes nearly been taken home by too large lusty women. The story revolves around Harrelson's character being a compulsive gambler who owes thousands ... ...also follows Harrelson's and Snipes runin's with the man in charge of the underground and his 'Money Train', the train that brings the takings of the underground to the HQ. I won't give anymore away but there is a reasonable amount of action and it is a decent story with plently of enbtertainment value. For fans of the actors in the movie it is a must and anyone else will find it at least worth watching. I myself enjoyed it. ...
lukerussell 16.07.2000
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Advantages: Entertaining and enjoyable, very classy Disadvantages: A little short on special effects at times
...most of the critics, but money train is shockingly good.
Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson star in their third film together (after Wildcats-Goldie Hawn as American football coach, nothing special, and White Men Can't Jump), unfortunately, following the stateside success of White Men Can't Jump, some deemed it to be cashing in on the basketball movie's popularity with their pairing. However, this really isn't the case. A well thought out, if at ... ...never really given a fair chance, but has all the ingredients of a classic.
The two adopted brothers (Snipes and Harrelson) are 2 cops, one of whom has built a prospering career, but is held back by his brother's gambling adiction and ensuing debts. Now patroling the subway, with regular conflicts arising with the profiteering, socially powerful subway owner, the film follows the brothers through the entertaining string of events that lead to a ...
waxcrayon 06.09.2000
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...that a whole heap of money is just waiting to be taken… on the money train.
During the time spent on the underground, a firestarter is wreaking havoc by spraying ticketers with petrol and setting them alight, this is when the brothers gain a new partner in crime played by Jennifer Lopez.
As Charlie becomes more driven to scam the money train, John is dead set against it… but eventually agrees, and thus the action begins.
It’s ...
michellej 11.09.2000 (04.03.2001)
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Advantages: The double duo of Harrelson and Snipes Disadvantages: Lack of budget
...decides to rob the infamous money train to Snipes disapproval and with a pyro sub plot involving Lopez, the action does not stop. The best scene involves snipes leaping clear over two train tracks in front of an oncoming train. Spectacular stunt. The ending is suitable and the stunts rival the stars performances. A great rainy day film. ...
nudehoop 12.12.2003
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Two New York Transport cops dream of robbing a nightly train that collects millions of dollars from the city's subway stations. Their boss is proud that the system has never been robbed... but tonight is New Year's Eve and plans are already in motion...
Great Thrills And Breathtaking Stunts (Daily Express, )
"...[MONEY TRAIN] turns the dauntingly intricate subway system into a screeching demolition derby..." (Rolling Stone, p.92, 14/12/1995)
"...[Lopez] is quite appealing..." (Variety, 20/11/1995)
DVD Description
A pair of New York City transit cops (Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes), who also happen to be constantly bickering foster brothers, try to thwart the theft of the subway system's "money train," while dreaming of someday robbing it themselves. This explosive action flick drew the ire of government officials when a similar robbery attempt occurred after the film's release.
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