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The Italian Job (Special Collector's Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: F. Gary Gray
Actors: Donald Sutherland, Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
List Price: $12.98
Buy Used: $2.68
You Save: $10.30 (79%)
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Rating:  297 reviews
Sales Rank: 3473
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 111
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: PARD330474D
UPC: 097363304746
EAN: 0097363304746
ASIN: B0000B1OFL
Theatrical Release Date: May 30, 2003
Release Date: October 7, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Complete with original disc(s), case, and artwork. In stock and ships today!
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Product Description
After a master thief loses his heist in a double-cross he & his team set out to re-steal the loot by creating the largest traffic jam in la history. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 05/23/2006 Starring: Mark Wahlberg Donald Sutherland Run time: 111 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: F Gary Gray
Amazon.com
Though it bears little resemblance to the original 1969 thriller starring Michael Caine, the 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 honor and dishonor 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), Charlize Theron is recruited to double-cross a double-crosser (Edward Norton in oily villain mode), and once again, speedily versatile Mini Coopers 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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 292 more reviews...
 Movie is great... Blu-Ray is terrible January 8, 2009
We have a top of the line Sony 52" XBR TV and Sony Blu-Ray player we purchased for Christmas and I purchased the Blu-ray version of this movie because we enjoy the movie so much. It wasn't worth it! It has trouble rewriting quickly during the action scenes. We actually compared it to the regular DVD that we own and to be honest... it isn't worth the additional expense to purchase the Blu-ray. Overall, we have noticed that with all of the older movies that have been converted to Blu-ray... they tend to be a disappointment in the blu-ray version for the same rewriting problems. However, animations are incredible and all of the new movies that have recently been released in the theaters that are just coming out on Blu-Ray are great... like Ironman... that one was incredible on Blu-ray.
Good Actors Great action and good plot January 8, 2009
This was a pretty good movie. So much so that I will buy it again in Blue Ray. Just seeing Charlize, with Mark Walburg, Norton and Sutherland in one movie should say it all but also having Jason Statham was a great bonus. Very good story plot and surprise ending was great.
Great Movie, Not a Great Blu-Ray December 27, 2008
The Blu-Ray version of this movie is disappointing, while the movie itself is incredible. The story, acting, etc. are all very good, and keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. However, having just recently picked up the Blu-Ray release, I would advise to stay clear until it is re-released.
At many points in the movie, there is a lot of visible grain, a result of over-sharpening of the picture in the transfer. Furthermore, the audio quality is only lossy Dolby Digital, instead of the DTS promised on the exterior of the box. If you aren't a videophile or audiophile this disk may prove just fine, and an enjoyable Blu-Ray experience. However, if picture and audio quality are extremely important to you, I'd advise you to wait until a re-release.
 The Italian Job December 22, 2008
I saw part of the movie on televison and did not know when I would be able to see the ending. Good movie.
 2.5 stars out of 4 December 18, 2008
The Bottom Line:
Wooden performances by the protagonist Wahlberg and antagonist Norton (who by his own admission had no interest in doing the film) overcome a sometimes clever updating of 1969's The Italian Job; it's a fun enough watch but not a memorable film.
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