Is the new Italian Job any good?

A fun bit of action comedy with a bang up cast. The Italian Job turns out well, a fast and entertaining caper designed to give you a couple of fun hours. Gary Gray’s version is tauter, better made but insufficiently idiosyncratic to attract a cult following.

Is The Italian Job a true story?

While “The Italian Job” doesn’t seem to be based on a true story, it is apparently very good inspirational fiction.

Is The Italian Job worth watching?

The Italian Job is a real blast to watch. It’s a genuinely entertaining film, something you watch just for the sheer enjoyment of it. It’s not heavy with drama or emotional hand-wringing, it has no cosmic statements about life, and it’s not violent or profane. It’s just a fun movie.

Was Donald Sutherland in the original Italian Job?

The first was released in 2003 and also called The Italian Job, set in Los Angeles and starring Mark Wahlberg as Charlie Croker. It features Donald Sutherland as John Bridger, played as more of a father figure to Croker.

Is The Italian Job a remake?

An American remake of the 1969 British film, but with an original story, the plot follows a motley crew of thieves who plan to steal gold from a former associate who double-crossed them.

How did The Italian Job end?

The 1969 heist film ends with the robbers’ gold-laden bus teetering over the edge of an Alpine road, with their loot — and their lives — in doubt. On Friday the Royal Society of Chemistry offered fans a little closure, announcing the winner of a competition to find a scientific solution to their predicament.

Why did The Italian Job end like that?

Royal Society of Chemistry Chief Executive Richard Pike said the competition to find an ending to the movie that preserves both the gold and the men was aimed at “promoting science and chemistry to a wider audience in an entertaining way,” adding that some 2,000 people had tried their hand at extricating Croker’s gang.

How many Minis were used in The Italian Job?

32 Minis
32 Minis were used throughout the shooting. A MINI with two steering wheels was used for some of the shooting in order that a stunt driver could drive the car whilst one of the actors performed in front of the camera.

Who is the big guy in The Italian Job?

Jason Statham (Handsome Robb) Gary Gray’s The Italian Job.