The Italian Job
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Movie Reviews of The Italian Job
Movie Review: The original is still the best
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember seeing this movie on TV when I about 9 years old, yet I still remember it 30 years later. That's more than I can say for the re-release, which I saw at the theatre recently but can barely remember now. This movie preceeds a lot of the cliches we're now familiar with. Michael Caine is great as the lead character, and the ending is non-conventional.Movie Review: Well Crafted British Caper Film
Summary: 3 Stars
About 5 years ago the British Film Institute ran a poll of the greatest British films of all-time. This film placed high in the poll, above the likes of "A Hard Days Night" and "A Clockwork Orange" to name a few. "Empire", the British film magazine, on the DVD release of the film called it a "bank holiday classic". Let's just say that while this is far from a bad film, something must be lost in the translation. This film concerns itself with an elaborate plot to steal gold bullion from a military convoy through the crowded streets of Turin, Italy during a football match between the U.K. and Italy. The caper itself is amazingly well crafted. The crew's escape through a traffic jam in British Mini Coopers is even more impressive. What this film lacks in my mind is any characters that would give you some emotional attachment. Michael Caine is the star here and leader of the crew and he is suave, but a little too detached for my liking. The American remake that came out last year did a better job at crafting empathetic characters. On a final note this film has a strange cliffhanger ending that will leave you scratching your head.Movie Review: Disappointing & blundering
Summary: 2 Stars
I absolutely loved the remake -- partly because I'm very fond of those very sexy Minis -- so I was looking forward to watching the original, but this one's a bust. The movie drags, the superb actor Michael Caine comes across as oafish, the comedy comes across as inexplicable, and even the car chase scenes leave you wanting. In short, this one's worth skipping. Watch the new one if you've any interest in good car chases, reasonably interesting dialogue, or even a plot that makes sense.Movie Review: take it as a mood piece and a cult classic
Summary: 3 Stars
I gave the remake of this movie a much higher rating, and the main reason is that it simply has a better plot. Michael Cain is wonderful in the original, and some of the other outrageous characters as well as the pretty original plotline together should be the ingredients for an unforgettable film, yet this one leaves you really unsatisfied, maybe because it really never decides what it wants to be: satire, comedy, serious heist movie or thriller, so it ends up being unsatisfying on all accounts. See it for the brilliant chase scene with the mini coopers, and view it also as a sensitive mood piece of 60ies swank.Movie Review: REMEMBER STYLE ?
Summary: 4 Stars
The original ITALIAN JOB is one of those "little" movies that won't go away as it continues to reap the dividends of having been done with panache and style.Michael Cane's Charlie character is an artist working effortlessly in aloof charm. He's the kind confident character you'll admire like Murphy in CUCKOO'S NEST in spite of the obvious reasons not to. There is seductive music and beautiful scenery and plenty of restrained continental humor.
I have no interest in cars, but even I admitt the classic models of the time featured here are beautiful and add to the ambiance of elegance infusing the scenes .
The chase is more clever than thrilling although the site of four cars performing on the top of a tall rounded building still makes me shake my head when I see it thinking they must have been mad. Remember, no remote control models or studio set ups were used here. That car jumping from roof to roof is real.
Don't come here looking for an action adventure though - it's more adult than that albeit geared for adults of another generation.
Director Collinson's influence makes the movie as good as it could possibly have been. The art direction also contributes strongly throughout. Because this version is so good, I am not tempted to see the remake. Why?
Basically; it must have been pretty impressive then and it's definately fun now. Sometimes all you want is a little fun with a dash of style.