What makes the movie work for me is the dynamics between Washington's character Frank Barnes, a 28 year veteran of the railroad, and Chris Pine's Will Colson, a rookie conductor. Pine was perfect as the second coming of Captain Kirk, so I've been watching to see what his does with his newfound fame. Working with Denzel is a logical step for any actor building a resume. He holds his old against the veteran actor, much as Colson holds his own against the veteran Barnes.
Ok..back to the movie itself: Unstoppable is about a train, a half-mile long, loaded with hazardous chemicals, that through human error, leaves the rail yard unmanned, and is headed towards Stanton, PA, and certain disaster. Barnes, and Colson attempt to chase down the runaway train and stop it.Rosario Dawson gets a honorable mention for her role as yardmaster Connie Hooper. Ethan Suplee (My Name Is Earl) also has a small role as the low-level railroad worker whose error, causes the incident.
It's really a simple concept, loosely based on actual events that took place in Walbridge, Ohio in 2001.
Rated PG13
