The Italian Job [Blu-ray] Though it bears little resemblance to the original 1969 thriller starring Michael Caine, the 2003 remake of The Italian Job stands on its own as a caper comedy that’s well above average. The title’s a misnomer–this time it’s actually a Los Angeles job–but the action’s just as exciting as it propels a breezy tale of honor and dishonor among competing thieves. Inheriting Caine’s role as ace heist-planner Charlie Croker, Mark Wahlberg plays straight-man to a well-cast team of accomplices, including Mos Def, Jason Statham, and scene-stealer Seth Green in a variation of the role originally played by Noel Coward. As the daughter of Croker’s ill-fated mentor (Donald Sutherland), Charlize Theron is recruited to double-cross a double-crosser (Edward Norton in oily villain mode), and once again, speedily versatile Mini Coopers play a pivotal role in director F. Gary Gray’s exhilarating car-chase climax. It’s perhaps the greatest product placement in movie history, and just as fun the second time around. –Jeff Shannon
Customer Review: Action flick must have
I love any movie with Jason Statham. This movie is action packed and fast paced. This is a great movie to add to your collection.
Customer Review: Disappointed
This DVD was purchased as a Christmas present. I just found out that it is defective. Now it’s too late to exchange it.
Tags:
Action Flick,
Adventures Of Pinocchio,
Car Chase,
Charlie Croker,
Charlize Theron,
Dark Knight,
Donald Sutherland,
Edward Norton,
Gary Gray,
Grand Opera,
Italian Job,
Jason Statham,
Jeff Shannon,
Jonathan Dove,
Mark Wahlberg,
Noel Coward,
Opera North,
Scene Stealer,
Seth Green,
Straight Man
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The Italian Job [Blu-ray] Though it bears little resemblance to the original 1969 thriller starring Michael Caine, the 2003 remake of The Italian Job stands on its own as a caper comedy that’s well above average. The title’s a misnomer–this time it’s actually a Los Angeles job–but the action’s just as exciting as it propels a breezy tale of honor and dishonor among competing thieves. Inheriting Caine’s role as ace heist-planner Charlie Croker, Mark Wahlberg plays straight-man to a well-cast team of accomplices, including Mos Def, Jason Statham, and scene-stealer Seth Green in a variation of the role originally played by Noel Coward. As the daughter of Croker’s ill-fated mentor (Donald Sutherland), Charlize Theron is recruited to double-cross a double-crosser (Edward Norton in oily villain mode), and once again, speedily versatile Mini Coopers play a pivotal role in director F. Gary Gray’s exhilarating car-chase climax. It’s perhaps the greatest product placement in movie history, and just as fun the second time around. –Jeff Shannon
Customer Review: Action flick must have
I love any movie with Jason Statham. This movie is action packed and fast paced. This is a great movie to add to your collection.
Customer Review: Disappointed
This DVD was purchased as a Christmas present. I just found out that it is defective. Now it’s too late to exchange it.
Tags:
70th Anniversary,
Action Flick,
Batman Begins,
Car Chase,
Charlie Croker,
Charlize Theron,
Christopher Nolan,
Director Christopher Nolan,
Donald Sutherland,
Edward Norton,
End Game,
Gary Gray,
Italian Job,
Jason Statham,
Jeff Shannon,
Noel Coward,
Platinum Edition,
Scene Stealer,
Seth Green,
Straight Man
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