| The Italian Job (2004)
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Actor |
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| Mark Wahlberg |
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| Charlize Theron |
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| Plot |
| Though it bears little resemblance to the celebrated 1969 original starring Michael Caine, this 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 honour and dishonour 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), Charlise Theron is recruited to double-cross a double-crosser (Edward Norton in oily villain mode), and once again, speedily versatile Mini Coopers (this time, the modern BMW versions) 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 |
| Movie Details |
| Genre |
Action |
| Director |
F. Gary Gray |
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| Country |
UK
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| Language |
English |
| Audience Rating |
12 and over |
| Running Time |
106 mins |
| Movie Release Date |
2004 |
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Color |
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| Personal Details |
| Format |
DVD |
| Seen It |
Yes |
| Index |
40 |
| Collection Status |
In Collection |
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| Product Details |
| Region |
 Region 2 |
| Release Date |
08/03/2004 |
| Nr of Disks/Tapes |
1 |
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