Written by Troy Kennedy-Martin, Donna PowersDirected by F. Gary GrayAlso known as "La Estafa Maestra", "Un boulot à l'italienne"Running Time: 115 minutes (approx)Production Year: 2003Rating: 12 CertificateFilmed in ColourIt may seem like swapping the crown jewels for bling, but the American remake of British cinema's best-loved heist movie is not a complete travesty. In fact some observers think it's just as enjoyable as the original. Charlie Croker (Mark Wahlberg) replaces John Bridger (Donald Sutherland) as leader of a gang of thieves, and celebrates his promotion with a multi-million-dollar raid in Venice. With the bullion in tow, gang member Steve Frezelli (Edward Norton) betrays his friends, killing Bridger and leaving the rest of the team - he presumes - to die. But they survive, and Croker spends the next year locating the traitor. He succeeds, approaching Bridger's daughter, Stella (Charlize Theron), to use her safe-cracking skills to join the gang, rob Steve, and avenge her father's death... Sacrilege in principle, but reasonably entertaining in reality, the remake updates location, character and plot for modern tastes without sacrificing the knockabout fun of its ancestor. It boasts a bigger budget which translates into a parade of stunts, confirming F. Gary Gray's prowess as an action director. And, like the original, the thieves do their own stunt driving (Jason Statham was tutored by Damon Hill, while Mos Def had to learn to drive) and get to make mayhem with Minis. Cast
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The Italian Job is a Film programme that first aired in 2003 and has been rated 12. The Italian Job is a 3 star programme.
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is this version as good as the original???? well you will have to decide that for your self i feel it isnt but it is still good. well worth watching. 4 star.