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The Italian Job (2003)
Front Cover Actor
Movie Details
Director F. Gary Gray
Language English
Audience Rating PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Running Time 110 mins
Country USA
Color Color
Plot
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
Personal Details
Seen It Yes
Index 1652
Collection Status In Collection
Links Amazon US
Product Details
Edition Widescreen Edition
Format DVD
Region Region 1
097363304746
Release Date 10/7/2003
Subtitles English
Audio Tracks English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
French Dolby Digital 5.1
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1