The Italian Job (2003)
Charlie Croker pulled off the crime of a lifetime. The one thing that he didn't plan on was being double-crossed. Along with a drop-dead gorgeous safecracker, Croker and his team take off to re-steal the loot and end up in a pulse-pounding, pedal-to-the-metal chase that careens up, down, above and below the streets of Los Angeles.
Details
Budget
$60,000,000
Rating
7/10 (5604 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
De Line Pictures, Working Title Films, Paramount Pictures, Peninsula Films, Senator International
About The Italian Job
The 2003 action-crime film "The Italian Job" follows Charlie Croker and his crew after they are double-crossed during a gold heist in Venice. Left for dead, the surviving members regroup to exact revenge and reclaim their stolen gold, leading them to Los Angeles. The film incorporates elements of a master thief narrative, a classic heist, and a chase sequence. It uses keywords like "revenge," "double crossed," and "gold heist" to describe its core plot.
Key to the film's identity are its action sequences, particularly the car chases featuring Mini Coopers through the streets and subways of Los Angeles. The narrative also includes themes of betrayal and vengeance, as the team plots to recover their loot. While it shares a title with the 1969 film, this version is its own story, focusing on modern theft and high-stakes vehicular action.
Why you might be searching for The Italian Job
Many people search for "The Italian Job" because of its memorable Mini Cooper chase scenes and the ensemble cast involved in the heist. Specific searches might relate to the detailed planning of the gold heist, the revenge plot against the double-crosser, or the unique ways the crew manipulates traffic and infrastructure in Los Angeles during their operation.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer noted that despite initial skepticism regarding it being a remake of a British film, the movie functions as a cool heist and revenge story with a sharp script and tight action, diverging significantly from the original.
Read the full reviewA review highlighted the film's success in making Mini Coopers appear cool and praised its star-filled cast, energetic pace, and impressive stunts, creating an exciting viewing experience.
Read the full reviewThis film maintains its appeal as a light-hearted heist-thriller, with strong chemistry among its ensemble cast, and is even preferred by one reviewer over the 1969 original.
Read the full reviewOne reviewer found that while the film assembles a decent cast for some fun, it takes too long to gain momentum, with only the final twenty minutes delivering substantial excitement.
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You can stream "The Italian Job" on Paramount+, Netflix, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, History Vault, and Starz Apple TV channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. You can also purchase the DVD or Blu-ray.
"The Italian Job" (2003) is not based on a true story. It is inspired by the 1969 British film of the same name, though it features an original story and different characters.
At the end of "The Italian Job," Charlie and his crew retrieve the gold from Steve, who double-crossed them. They arrange for Mashkov, a Ukrainian crime boss whose cousin Steve killed, to take Steve away as retribution. The team then uses their shares of the gold to fulfill individual dreams: Handsome Rob buys an Aston Martin, Left Ear gets a mansion, Lyle buys a powerful stereo, and Charlie and Stella travel to Venice together.
Critics generally found "The Italian Job" to be an entertaining modern take on the heist genre, praising its charismatic cast. Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 72% with a consensus that it delivers agreeable, mindless fun.