The Italian Job (2003)
Front Cover Actor
Movie Details
Director F. Gary Gray
Language English
Audience Rating PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
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 135
In Collection Yes
Links IMDB
Amazon US
Product Details
Format DVD
Region Region 1
UPC 097360569049
Release Date 07/10/2003
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Extra Features
Closed-captioned Collector's Edition Color DVD-Video Full Screen NTSC