Money Train (1995)

22% of critics liked it
(32 reviews)
37% of users liked it
(49,217 ratings)

A pair of New York City cops collaborate on a plan to rob a cash-packed subway train in this action-comedy. Charlie (Woody Harrelson) and John (Wesley Snipes) are not just co-workers and close friends but also foster brothers. Because of this family connection, the reluctant John becomes involved in… More A pair of New York City cops collaborate on a plan to rob a cash-packed subway train in this action-comedy. Charlie (Woody Harrelson) and John (Wesley Snipes) are not just co-workers and close friends but also foster brothers. Because of this family connection, the reluctant John becomes involved in the more capricious Charlie's far-fetched scheme to rob the "money train" that collects the subway's daily grosses. Charlie needs the money for gambling debts, and robbing the train would have the added benefit of angering Charlie's and John's harsh, corrupt boss Captain Patterson (Robert Blake). Romantic interest is provided by a fellow police officer (Jennifer Lopez) who sparks rivalry between the brothers, but the film's main interest is in the violent events that surround the attempted heist, which naturally proves more complicated than planned. The film attempts to capitalize on the chemistry between Snipes and Harrelson, who had previously had a hit comedy with White Men Can't Jump (1992), but Joseph Ruben's unexceptional direction and a bland screenplay by Doug Richardson and David Loughery make the film less distinctive than its predecessor. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 50 min.
Directed By: Joseph Ruben
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy

In Theaters: Nov 22, 1995 Wide
On DVD: May 22, 2001
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Brian Lowry, Variety
Bounces along with a lame script and inconsistent pace.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
More viscerally charged than "Speed" and hipper than "Die Hard With a Vengeance," the movie is a careening, screeching joyride that showers sparks like fireworks.
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
"Money Train" is a by-the-numbers action-buddy picture, and few directors run through those numbers as smoothly as Joseph Ruben.
Hal Hinson, Washington Post
Even if they only charged a token, it would be too much.
Mike Clark, USA Today
It's stupid, but also breezier than the year's other 12-score releases not worth a second look.
Ken Tucker, Entertainment Weekly
A big, noisy headache of a movie...
Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)
A loud and truly pointless action-comedy.
Nigel Floyd, Time Out
Hardly worth the four-year wait.
Pete Vonder Haar, Film Threat
Harrelson and Snipes reproduce their onscreen magic from "White Men Can't Jump," even though no one asked them to
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
Snipes and Harrelson are still good together, but the screenplay stinks.
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Goes nowhere fast.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Shapeless buddy-action junk.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Phil H

Snipes and Harrelson team up again for this so so action thriller as two transit cops that lose their jobs and end up trying to rob the moneytrain. The film kicks off pretty well with the duo tagging up together and bustin bad guys whilst somewhat rebelling against their anal boss, as… More
Snipes and Harrelson team up again for this so so action thriller as two transit cops that lose their jobs and end up trying to rob the moneytrain. The film kicks off pretty well with the duo tagging up together and bustin bad guys whilst somewhat rebelling against their anal boss, as you can expect there is allot of fast dialog, fast punches and swift stunts but not enough to really impress or save the film. After the first ten minutes or so the film does get quite dull quite quick its gotta be said with not much action and mainly the boys squabbling over Jennifer Lopez, we get some good fighting moments with Snipes doing his thing and Harrelson being abit of a dweeb haha The film really picks up again in the finale with the guys trying to work out what to do when the plan by Harrelson to steal the moneytrain goes tits up and they are speeding towards certain death with another subway train. Its definitely quite tense and its filmed/created pretty well giving a good sense of danger and speed, easily the best part of the film and just about makes it watchable, only just.
Anthony L

An absolute classic....pile of shit!
Jason O

Unfortunately, this seems to be an overlooked movie. Two foster brothers, Charlie (Woody Harrelson) and John (Wesley Snipes), patrol the streets of New York City trying to catch all the thieves and criminals that they can. They both get along and work together great, but things might… More
Unfortunately, this seems to be an overlooked movie. Two foster brothers, Charlie (Woody Harrelson) and John (Wesley Snipes), patrol the streets of New York City trying to catch all the thieves and criminals that they can. They both get along and work together great, but things might get tangled up a bit when a woman (Jennifer Lopez) comes into view and they both like her. Also, Charlie and this woman are both in a lot of trouble in their own ways, both having to do with money. If you like any other of Wesley Snipes's movies where he plays as an action or a comedy hero, then I definitely recommend getting "Money Train." Even if you don't know who Wesley Snipes is, you'll probably still like the movie if you like comedy and/or action movies. Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson are both hilarious throughout the film and there's also some good action scenes to be watched. I hope to see these two star in another movie together because they're a great duo. Trust me, "Money Train" is one train you can't afford to miss. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2001.
E.J. B

The chemistry between Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes is great, but the movie can't decide what it wants to be. Action flick or romantic comedy? Villains that have nothing to do with the plot - really, there is no plot - kind of just come and go.
Dean !

A reasonably enjoyable action-buddy film as they try to rob the money train!
xGary X

Likeable buddy-cum-heist movie that's full of the usual cliches but Snipes and Harrelson make an enjoyable double act, and the action is efficiently handled.
Dean M

Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson are great team as foster brothers on one helluva good ride.
danny d

made me take notice of j.lo, i liked this flick
Jason S

EH.
Fascade F

A certified classic of two brothers journey from law and order to law and DISORDER...a perfect caper to pull off...that can only be done in NY...LOL! See this...it is a blast.
Steven V

An awful mess. Woody Harrelson is good as always, but the rest of this movie isn't great. And the amount of missed opportunities with Jennifer Lopez.
Curt C

Woody Harrelson ... is a complete screw up in life! Wesley Snipes kicks ass ... and is loyal to the end! Their boss ... is a complete jerk! There are no characters in this film, just caricatures. As an added "benefit", it encouraged real-life copycat arsonists when it… More
Woody Harrelson ... is a complete screw up in life! Wesley Snipes kicks ass ... and is loyal to the end! Their boss ... is a complete jerk! There are no characters in this film, just caricatures. As an added "benefit", it encouraged real-life copycat arsonists when it came out.
alan j

Good actioneer from the mid 90s..Snipes and Harrelson rock along with Jlo..enjoyable watch

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Cast

            Wesley Snipes as John

            Woody Harrelson as Charlie

            Jennifer Lopez as Grace Santiago

            Robert Blake as Donald Patterson

            Chris Cooper as Torch

            Joe Grifasi as Riley

            Angel Caban as Decoy Cop

            John Cenatiempo as Brown's Enforcer

            Richard Grove as Motorman

            Oni Faida Lampley as Dispatcher

            Vincent Laresca as Subway Robber

            Greg McKinney as Guard

            Bill Nunn as Crash Train Motorman

            Vincent Pastore as Gambler

            Steve Randazzo as Guy at Bar

            Jeremy Roberts as Guard

            Ron Ryan as Gambler

            Saul Stein as Brown's Enforcer

            Aida Turturro as Woman on Platform

            Nelson Vasquez as Subway Robber

            Thomas G. Waites as Barricade Captain

            Jack O'Connell as Dispatcher

            Vincent Patrick as Bartender Frank

            Moss Porter as Mickey

            Sharon Schaffer as Token Clerk

            Jose Soto as Hood

            Christopher Anthony Young as Guard with Dooley

            Mitch Kolpan as Guard

            Jose Zuniga as Victor

            John Norman Thomas as Detective

            Michael Artura as Second Captain

            Scott Sowers as Mr. Brown

            Jack A. O'Connell as Dispatcher

            Alvaleta Guess
            
            David Tawil
            
            Skipp Sudduth
            
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