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Denzel Washington has done it again. His newest film, Unstoppable, is the perfect action adventure movie. The film is action-packed, as it follows two train workers trying to stop a runaway train filled with toxic chemicals. What makes the film even more incredible is that it is based on a true story.

Washington plays Frank Barnes, a veteran train engineer who quickly becomes the unlikely hero in a horrible situation. Washington plays the party flawlessly, bringing much needed comedy every so often, giving the audience a break from the constant adrenaline rush that comes with watching a train chase for two hours. Even more impressive than Washington's performance, however, was Chris Pine, who plays Will Colson, the new kid on the job who is stuck with Frank on his first day after training. Though they initially butt heads, the two come together to save the people in the town where the train is going to derail.

Many would agree that Washington is an amazing actor, and the idea of starring side-by-side with him would be daunting. But, surprisingly, Pine holds his own against Washington and really shines throughout the movie. Rosario Dawson (Rent) is also impressive in her role as Connie, the yardmaster who helps Frank and Will stop the train from headquarters. She executes her role as a strong heroine and stands out in her arguments with the naïve vice president of operations trying to call the shots from an office in an unspecified location.

Unstoppable leaves the audience satisfied and keeps the adrenaline pumping throughout. The film starts off a little bit slow, and many are left wondering where it is going, but after about 20 minutes, the wait pays off. The mere notion of a solid hour and a half of watching a train chase would make any audience member wary of potential exhaustion and boredom, but comedic elements as well as subplots were placed strategically so the audience got a break here and there. A particularly funny aside was revealing that Frank's two daughters were waitresses at Hooters.

Though the movie starts off a little slow, the audience becomes so engulfed in the chase, that it is hard to even remember the slow start by the end. Unstoppable leaves the audience emotionally invested in the characters and on the edge of their seat throughout the entire film. Clapping occasionally broke out in the theater after especially intense moments. Unstoppable is truly an amazing action adventure that is great for anyone, as long as you're ready for a wild ride.