Denzel Washington faces off with John Travolta with a subway train full of hostages' lives in the balance in 'The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3.' Still in mourning over the loss of his son Jett earlier this year, John was understandably absent from the film’s junket interview, but Denzel shared details of their recent conversation. "I talked to him three weeks ago. We talked for quite a while, a couple of hours at least -- or I should say I listened," Denzel told our own Kevin Frazier. "He's just working it out. It's a process, and its obviously a tough process. What can you say? For the most part you just listen, try to be a friend. He's really a sweet, sweet good guy, really good guy, and life ain't fair." A re-imagining of the 1974 film, Denzel plays a New York City subway dispatcher whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos when four criminals take over a subway train, threatening to execute hostages unless a large ransom is paid in one hour. But even if they do get the money, how will they get away?