Matt's Reviews: The Italian Job
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Rating: 1 Mini Cooper
This movie goes well with a bag of popcorn. If you would like an
entertaining diversion, by all means you should see it! But if you
are looking for a movie with any depth, any insight, this is not
the movie for you. It's like watching an episode of "Friends" or
"Frasier"- it may make you smile, but you will most likely forget
it a few minutes after you have seen it.
It falls in the "heist"
genre of movies. A group of clever criminals are plotting to steal
a whole lot of money.
Mark Wahlberg is the star criminal of the group. He has a very low-key
acting style, that contributes to the hollowness of this movie.
Charlize Theron also plays another criminal. She is quite watchable,
although this role just doesn't have enough for her. Ed Norton plays
a generic bad guy.
The real star of this movie is the Mini Cooper. It's a cute little
car that actually is a real racing machine. If BMW wanted to make
a commericial for their car, then this would be it. I guess modern
movies are all about product placement.
Also there are some well-thought out special effects and car
chases. It's enough to make the movie watchable. My grandfather did
stay awake during the entire movie.
THE ITALIAN JOB
Directed by F. Gary Gray; written by Donna Powers and Wayne Powers, based on the film written by Troy Kennedy Martin; director of photography, Wally Pfister; edited by Richard Francis-Bruce and Christopher Rouse; music by John Powell; production designer, Charles Wood; produced by Donald De Line; released by Paramount Pictures. Running time: 110 minutes. This film is rated PG-13.
WITH: Mark Wahlberg (Charlie Croker),
Charlize Theron (Stella Bridger),
Edward Norton (Steve Frezelli),
Seth Green (Lyle), Jason Statham (Handsome Rob),
Mos Def (Left-Ear), Franky G (Wrench)
and Donald Sutherland (John Bridger).