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The original version of the film is classified as a British caper film with lots of darsterdly deeds. It came out in 1969 and starred Michael Caine. Now I can't say that I've seen this version but from all accounts it was a classic. Apparently, according to an article I read, in 2004 the ... Read review
The plan was flawless. The execution was perfect. Charlie Croker pulled off the crime of a ... more
lifetime. The one thing that he didn't plan on was being double-crossed. Now he wants more than the job's payoff... he wants payback.Mark Wahlberg is electrifying as Croker in this fast and furious action-adventure. Along with a drop-dead gorgeous safecracker (Charlize Theron), Croker and his team take off to re-steal the loot and end up in a pulse-pounding, pedal-to-the-metal chase that careens up, down, above and below the streets of Los Angeles.With an ensemble all-star cast that also includes Edward Norton, Seth Green, Jason Statham, Mos Def Franky G and Donald Sutherland, The Italian Job is Hot!
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Football lies at the heart of popular culture in both England and Italy. It is played ... more
watched written about and talked to death by millions virtually every day of the year. But how do the characteristics of England and Italy affect the game in these two footballing nations? Do the national stereotypes of Italians as passionate stylish lotharios and the English as cold-hearted eccentrics still hold true when they kick a ball around? In "The Italian Job" for the first time a footballer of the first rank Gianluca Vialli in conjunction with sportswriter and broadcaster Gabriele Marcotti tackles this debate head on. Uniquely positioned across both the English and the Italian games they provide a fascinating and highly controversial commentary on where football is now and where it's headed. And they have invited some of the biggest names in the sport to join in their discussion. Sir Alex Ferguson Jose Mourinho Arsene Wenger Sven Goran Eriksson Fabio Capello and Marcello Lippi amongst others add their not inconsiderable weight to the highest-profile symposium on football ever convened.Gianluca Vialli and Gabriele Marcotti explore every aspect of football be it tactical and technical or cultural and sociological. Stuffed full of controversial opinions and gripping revelations "The Italian Job" takes you on a journey to the very heart of two of the world's great footballing cultures.
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Based on the hit movie from Paramount The Italian Job is an exciting blend of top-down ... more
racing and heart-stopping action. Driving a super-fast Mini players hunt down the gold-filled armoured truck and liberate its precious cargo. Outsmarting the ever-present motorcycle guards and strafing fire from the helicopter overhead the bullion must then be transported through the streets of LA to the waiting train in the shortest time possible.
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The Italian Job Something's Cookin' Hello Mrs. Beckerman! Britannia And Mr Bridger if you ... more
please Trouble For Charlie On Days Like These It's Caper Time Meanwhile Back In The Mafia Smell The Gold! Greensleeves And All The Jazz On Days Like These (Reprise) Getta Bloomin' Move On!
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Production Year: 1964 - Action/Adventure - Director: Cyril Endfield - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring:Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson, James Booth, Michael Caine, Nigel Green
Production Year: 1977 - Action/Adventure - Director: Clint Eastwood - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring:Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, William Prince, Bill McKinney
Production Year: 2002 - Action/Adventure - Director: Vincenzo Natali - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:Lucy Liu, David Hewlett, Anne Marie Scheffler, Joseph Scoren, Matthew Sharp, Jeremy Northam
Advantages: Action, mini coopers Disadvantages: None
...hit but in my opinion the 2003 version of the Italian Job was a great movie.
The original version of the film is classified as a British caper film with lots of darsterdly deeds. It came out in 1969 and starred Michael Caine. Now I can't say that I've seen this version but from all accounts it was a classic. Apparently, according to an article I read, in 2004 the magazine Total Film named The Italian Job the 27th greatest British film ... ...blow the bloody doors off!", said by Michael Caine in the film, was voted the favourite movie one-liner in a 2003 poll of 1000 movie fans.
So, to remake the film was a pretty bold move but in my opinion a good one. The film's director, F Gary Gray called this version a homage to the original but he still put his own spin on it. They have turned a British movie into an American movie with most of the car scenes set in Los Angeles. ... more
It's not often that a remake of a classic movie is a hit but in my opinion the 2003 version of the Italian Job was a great movie.
The original version of the film is classified as a British caper film with lots of darsterdly deeds. It came out in 1969 and starred Michael Caine. Now I can't say that I've seen this version but from all accounts it was a classic. Apparently, according to an article I read, in 2004 the magazine Total Film named The Italian Job the 27th greatest British film of all time. The line "You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!", said by Michael Caine in the film, was voted the favourite movie one-liner in a 2003 poll of 1000 movie fans.
So, to remake the film was a pretty bold move but in my opinion a good one. The film's director, F Gary Gray called this version a homage to the original but he still put his own spin on it. They have turned a British movie into an American movie with most of the car scenes set in Los Angeles. This is one of the reasons why I like this movie because I love LA and it has so many greats shots of that beautiful city. It is filmed downtown a lot where there have some great long straight roads but also lots of hills and I really think this added to the chase scenes considerably.
The story sticks somewhat to the original I believe in that there is a gang of crooks who plan to get payback for past crimes. The main plot of this movie revolves around a team of thieves who plan to steal gold bullion from a former associate who double crossed them. The team is lead by Charlie Croker played brilliantly by Mark Wahlberg (Marky Mark). He has a special mix of boyish charm and persuasion that will make anybody do anything! The girl and love interest in this movie is played by Charlize Theron who is a really beautiful woman and plays the part of a bad girl/good girl particularly well. There is a really great supporting cast in this, they really did get a lot of stars to star in it. Donald Sutherland plays the older heist master who believed he was participating in his final heist until things took a different turn, Edward Norton, Seth Green, the great Jason Statham and Mos Def. They all worked really well together as a cast. I think this film could some what be compared to the Ocean's Eleven/12/13 movies as it has the same sort of teamwork values but different as well.
The original heist takes place in Venice Italy with some beautiful scenery and this is where we see the original double cross and is the start of the payback that the team wants.
The cars used in this movie for a lot of the scenes are the new style Mini Coopers so if you like these cars then this is definitely a film for you. The obviously got some great stunt drivers because some of the scenes with the cars are absolutely unbelievable and you wonder how on earth they do not crash into each other!
The DVD runs for approximately 110 minutes and has a number of good special features. If you only watch one do tune into The Italian Job - Driving School if you want to see more of the cars in action. Apart from that there are stunts, deleted scenes and The Making of The Italian Job.
Advantages: Good Action, Enjoyable, Well Staged Disadvantages: Wahlberg
A lot of people, myself included were horrified when it was announced that they were re-making The ItalianJob. The Michael Caine classic was distinctly british and never failed to entertain. It?s influence on things such as Britpop and general culture has always been clear to see. The big question was for the re-make was ?why bother??. I was also gritting my teeth when I heard Mark Wahlberg was taking the lead in the film, apart from Boogie Nights, this was an actor who seemed to suck the life out of anything he was in while his far-more skilled brother Donnie made do with the excellent TV show Boomtown.
Anyway it turns out that it was all just a storm in a teacup as you can?t really call this film a re-make. Sure it has some things in common with the sixties version but ultimately it?s a different film. It has the mini?s, it has ...
Benny Hill in a small role as Professor Simon Peach. The car chase is brilliant and stunning, and has since been copied by many people. There was a loose remake of this film made ain 2003, but it is not as good as this original version. I would highly recommend The ItalianJob to everyone. It is well worth buying on DVD. ...
Advantages: One of my favourite films of all time, an absolute classic film still enjoyed today. Disadvantages: It has taken its time to arrive in DVD format.
It has to be said, ever since I was first introduced to the film, 'The ItalianJob' as a child I have absolutely loved it. It is most definitely one of my favorite films of all time. Mind you we've been made to wait for the release of the DVD. The film was first released to cinema audiences in 1969 and believe it or not actually started life as a bit of a flop, almost sinking without trace. Fortunately it became almost a cult film a few years later and now enjoys its current status thanks to years of being shown on the television. In my view the impact the film has made can be summed up in a simple comparison of standards, "This film did for Minis what James Bond did for Vodka Martini and Aston Martin."
The basic plot
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Contains language, mild violence and mild sexual references
Video Category
Feature Film
Country Of Origin
United Kingdom
Plot
Charlie Croker, fresh out of prison, takes on a job to steal gold from Italy. In order to finance the raid he enlists the help of Mr Bridger, an established criminal. The team plans to distract the Italian police with a traffic jam whilst they make off with the bullion in three Mini Coopers...
Remake Of
Italian Job ( 2003 United States of America ), Italian Job ( 2003 United States of America ), Italian Job ( 2003 United States of America ), Italian Job ( 2003 United States of America )
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT; TECHNICOLOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
40th Anniversary Special Edition
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound
Dolby Digital
Professional reviews
Review
A film that exuberantly celebrates the fact that it's ace being British (Empire, 04/06/2009)
DVD Description
In this classic crime film, small-time crook Charlie Croker (Michael Caine) organizes a motley group of thieves to steal four million worth of gold bullion from an armoured car in Turin, Italy. The mastermind of the heist is Mr. Bridger (Noel Coward), an experienced convict who has come up with the idea, but can't take part in its execution because he's in jail. To pull off the plan, the gang must tie up traffic in the center of the city to divert attention from the robbery, and ultimately make off with their booty undetected. The caper leads to one of the most exciting automobile chases ever filmed.
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