The Italian Job [HD DVD] starring
Donald Sutherland, Mark Wahlberg,
Edward Norton, Charlize Theron,
Jason Statham
Great Action Movie
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 thats well above average. The titles a misnomer--this time
its actually a Los Angeles job--but the actions just as exciting as it propels
a breezy tale of honor and dishonor among competing thieves. Inheriting
Caines 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 Crokers 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 Grays
exhilarating car-chase climax. Its perhaps the greatest product placement
in movie history, and just as fun the second time around. --Jeff Shannon
Personal Review: The Italian Job [HD DVD] starring Donald
Sutherland, Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron,
Jason Statham
This is a great action movie, even better than the original IMHO. I had
seen this before on regular DVD but decided to purchase the HD-DVD
version. It is a heist film - stealing gold from some double-crossing folks in
the past, then a double cross by one of the robbers in the group. Getting
the gold back is the highlight of the movie. The boat chase scene in Venice
is great - did you know they had to get special per mission to do it and I'd
imagine the the folks in Venice will never let that happen again due to the
amount of wake created during filming (ever seen a powerboat in the
waterways of Venice? The wakes cause damage to the structures).
Great deal of action sequences, great sound - all made better in HD. If you
want to see an excellent action film, with good vs. evil elements, and a
great car chase - get this flick. You won't be disappointed.
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