Well, there are two films. The first one is very good. A group of people plan to set-up a job of stealing $4,000,000 The first film was set in the sixties and I like it bery much. Some comedy scenes in it and I think it is a good family enjoyment. If you don't like films this old, there is a newer version although it isn't a remake. I prefer the newest one, I believe it has better action etc and it is easier to get to grip with the story line.
What are your opinions about this, I want to know!
I agree the first movie was good but the newest movie was one of the most enjoyable films I've seen in recent times.
It was a great combination of plot line, true ensemble acting, good music , good humour and lots of plot twists.....
I love the second one, it so good, it's fun to watch and imagine, what would it be like to steal that much money and get away with it. First I was annoyed when I saw it was that type of movie because it was during the whole hyste craze with Ocean's 11 and stuff, but this one was really different!
edward norton is good in that movie. well, he's good in all his movies.
I haven't seen the original, nor did I know there was another.
I saw the newer one, maybe I'll see if blockbuster has the other.
Wow, dude! I love this movie! I mean, the second one. Really.
I think I've seen it like a thousand times! I even have it on DVD so I can watch it anytime I want to.
The Venice heist is a hell of a job and when they manage to get back the gold from Steve it's even better!
The scenes with the Mini coopers are the best! In fact, I love Mini coopers and this movie just gets much more interesting because of that. Of course, Mark Wahlberg already is enough reason to watch it. 
I've watched both.
The second is faster. Faster shots, faster movements, faster narrative. Amazing.
But the first, has a unique charm. The scape is so delightful! The cars running and making the police officers look like morrons.
[nothing against the Police, pals! 
] The recent version was ok, but a little disappointing for me... could of been better.
I loved the first one. The stunts in it were amazing for the time. And it was a very funny flick. Benny Hill as a computer nerd? And how they enlisted him? And is there a more literal cliff hanger ending? Picked up the DVD at the rental as a last minute grab. Being a fan of 'heist' movies, I had seen the first (don't wanna think how many years ago) and thought I would enjoy the remake.
Absolutely Great. I now own it and have watched it numerous times.
we cant say anyth,ing unless we see the both versions right? I just got the copy of the older version I will see it when I find time but I do not necessarily find ok to try to re-make every movie!can you re-write a classic?juts like that I guess.
| serazat wrote: |
| we cant say anyth,ing unless we see the both versions right? I just got the copy of the older version I will see it when I find time but I do not necessarily find ok to try to re-make every movie!can you re-write a classic?juts like that I guess. |
Well, the recent Italian Job pretty much took the name, the minis and a heist and made a completely different film. The first was a light hearted comedy heist flick. I think they were both good, but in different genres.
The newer one basically ripped off the name and minis for brand appeal and went on to make a decent movie. See the first, but be ready for some laughs.I saw both and like the first more, I really wish they put more comedy from 1 into 2 like the part where the car is blown to smetherines rather than just the doors being blown off 
| homg wrote: |
| edward norton is good in that movie. well, he's good in all his movies. |
Interesting you should say that. Edward Norton made it very clear once the movie was released that he did not want to make The Italian Job. He was contractually obliged to do it due to a previous agreement from years ago. Apparently there was nothing he could do.
And for the record: I think that although the new 'remake' is alright, the original will always be a classic.
