The Italian Job [2003] (DVD)

Heist films need to be big. In fact, the bigger the better in my book! Believability isn't really the name of the game. The original version of this film (1968) was good. Fantastic car chases, good humour-filled acting and a decent story made the film into a classic and I for one really hoped that the "remake", as it was billed, was not going to destroy the fun and magic of the original and that it would achieve, as Ocean's Eleven did, something more. Boy, am I pleased! The Italian Job (2003) breaks with cinematic tradition in many ways yet in others provides just what the movie-goer wants. Action, fights, chases, romance (just a touch) and humour ...  Read the complete review

This DVD is a remake of the 1969, The Italian Job, which starred Michael Caine and the story is very similar with a modern twist to it. I won't compare the two films as I wouldn't want to spoil certain aspects of either film. The plot of the film is that there are a group of criminals who have been ripped off by one of their own and they are trying to get back at him by stealing from him. They have Mini Coopers to aid them with their robbery plans and this brings some very interesting chase moments to the film as they have small enough cars to drive along pavements and down subway stairs. There is lots of technology within this film & many fantastic ...  Read the complete review

It's often very easy to be cynical about 'classic' movies; films that people have adored for countless years. The critic in us longs to find something wrong with them, and often succeeds. And when a glowing review does appear, we sneer at the writer for being so conformist in their approach. So, as I prepare to heap praise on 'The Italian Job', I'll try and deflect the limp sarcasm of all cynics by pointing out that I have previously taken a hatchet to sacred cows like 'Titanic' and 'Face/Off'. I'm not easily pleased. (And if you've seen this review on here before, it's because a little toad nicked it from my Ciao account before I signed up ...  Read the complete review

Now I know that this film is not due out in cinemas until next week sometime, and so some of you may feel that this review is a load of rubbish, but thanks to some friends who work in a mini showroom, I was invited to go along and watch a special showing of the film with the employees of the showroom. The reason this opportunity arose, is because most of you know that the original Italian job was made special with the feature of the old mini, and the new, more modern make of the Italian job is no exception, and it to makes a big deal about the mini and so it is only fair the people who sell these cars get first dips at watching the film. Anyway the action ...  Read the complete review

The "Italian Job" has got to be on everyones top 10 movies of all time, as it was a classic comic crime film, that will always still be watchable for all ages. For those of you younger people, to whom might not have seen this great film, well here's the story. Charlie Crocker (played by Sir Micheal Caine) has just got out of prison and is looking for a big job, to make some cash, the job is too steal $4 million worth of gold bullion, that gets transported through the streets of Turin. Well anyway this job needs finances as it is a huge operation, so he goes to Mafia style boss Mr Bridger (played by Noel Coward) to ask for help with the ...  Read the complete review