The Italian Job (Special Collector's Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The Italian Job (Special Collector's Edition)
Movie Review: An amiable rental
Summary: 3 Stars
"The Italian Job" is a heist movie. To some extent, if you've seen one of these (especially the ur-heist film "Rififi"), you've seen them all. Hey, if you've ever watched a movie, you know that when a master thief makes "one last score" before retirement, things are going to go horribly wrong. It's just like being a cop in a movie two weeks before retirement. "The Italian Job" does not transcend any expectations, but it doesn't fail to meet any of them, either. The performances are good, and the script makes as much sense as you would expect it to. The action sequences are well-done, and there are enough car chases to remind you of the Golden Age of car chases in the 70s and early 80s. In the end, while it is a decent movie, there is really nothing memorable about it, other than the cars. "The Italian Job" is a decent rental; you will likely not be disappointed, and you may even have a good time with it. But it's just not distinctive or memorable enough to add to your permanent collection.Movie Review: Good No, Enjoyable Yes
Summary: 3 Stars
When I first heard of this remake, I was sure it was going to be awful, and that it would never live up to the Michael Caine original. As it happens, there's not much living up to do, since it bears so little resemblance to the original that directly comparing the two would make no sense. There are one or two points which can be compared (and I will get to them), but other than that, this film can quite easily be considered by itself.
The first comparable point (which is quite minor, really), is the characters. Yes, Mr. Bridger and Charlie Croker have the same names as the original characters, but that is where their similarities end. Please, if you're doing a film with the same title and same character names, make the characters at least similar. The bulk of the film is very enjoyable- a heist is pulled off rather successfully, one partner double crosses the others, and things kick off when the cheated partners go out for revenge. It has casing jobs, safe-cracking, breaking in and a couple of great getaways- all the ingredients of a good heist film.
Unfortunately, it has one thing that heist movies do not need- emotional ties. What is it with Hollywood these days that means that every film needs to have some kind of personal reason for things happening? Why couldn't they just make a heist film about a group of thieves trying to steal gold because it's there, rather than because it was taken by someone who killed your dad / friend / brother / favorite poodle? So... the ties are set up, the heist is planned and pulled off, and they make their getaway. This is where the second comparison comes in. The original film featured a very long race through underground shopping centers, down church steps, over roofs, all to avoid a traffic jam. Whilst this new film features cars racing down steps, and through tunnels, it's very obviously a case of "fans will expect this, so we'll put it in", as there's very little of it, and it does to some extent seem tacked on.
Admittedly, this section of the film did please me a little bit, in that Croker says "let's do it like The Italian Job". Although his reference to the characters is referring to the job pulled in the film's opening, it also seemed to be a nod to the original as this section did bear the most similarity to its namesake. Overall, I quite liked The Italian Job. It did have some flaws, but then it had some great moments. I found it very enjoyable to watch, and would advise others to see it.
Movie Review: Very Entertaining Heist Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I wonder how many MINI Cooper automobiles were sold thanks to this movie? It couldn't help but add to the sales of this little car, which is featured in this film, along with an attractive cast.
The film doesn't overdo the violence, has a pretty intelligent script (with a few short exceptions). features interesting characters and is nicely firmed. The cat-and-mouse game between Edward Norton and Charlize Theron's characters is suspenseful and fun to watch.
Once again, however, we are manipulated into rooting for criminals portrayed as "the good guys." How many times has this happened since the days of "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" in the 1960s? Yet, it still gets five stars because it is an extremely entertaining movie and it also doesn't overboard on the profanity or sex....and, yes, those little cars are cool. Everyone I've talked to who has seen this film, enjoyed it.
Movie Review: for the blu-ray not the movie
Summary: 3 Stars
I've already given this movie a 4 star rating with the regular DVD review so the 3 star is for the blu-ray transfer.This is probly the worst movie I've seen on blu-ray so far that was made in the past 10 years.The video is only slightly,slightly better than DVD and thats just becouse the colors are a tad bit more vibrant.The sound is standard 5.1,no uncompressed or TruHD.Maybe if this is the first time your buying this movie get the blu-ray but if you have the DVD I would suggest stay with that. Movie Review: Great movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Italian Job is an awesome movie! It's action-packed & is very clever. I had a copy of the movie, but the disc got scratched, so I bought another copy to replace it. It's one of the few movies you won't get tired of watching, even though you already know what's going to happen.