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DVD : The Italian Job [HD DVD]In association with Amazon.comstarring: Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Donald Sutherland, Jason Statham, Seth Green directed by: F. Gary Gray ![: The Italian Job [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510JC8F2HTL._SL160_.jpg) List Price: $29.99 Price: $5.74 You Save: $24.25 (81%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: HD DVD Brand: Paramount EAN: 0097360703740 Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled Label: Paramount Home Entertainment Manufacturer: Paramount Home Entertainment Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Paramount Home Entertainment Release Date: August 08, 2006 Running Time: 110 minutes Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: May 30, 2003 Sales Rank: 10194 MPN: PARHD070374 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Description: The plan was flawless. The execution was perfect. Charlie Croker pulled off the crime of a lifetime. The one thing that, he didn't plan on was being double-crossed. Now he wants more than the job's payoff...he wants payback. Mark Wahlberg is electrifying as Croker in this "fast and furious action-adventure."* Along with a drop-dead gorgeous safecracker (Charlize Theron), 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. With an ensemble all-star cast that also includes Edward Norton, Seth Green, Jason Statham, Mos Def, Franky G and Donald Sutherland, The Italian Job is "Hot!" 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 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Movie is great... Blu-Ray is terribleWe 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 ... Read More Rating: - Good Actors Great action and good plotThis 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. Rating: - Great Movie, Not a Great Blu-RayThe 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 ... Read More Rating:  - The Italian JobI saw part of the movie on televison and did not know when I would be able to see the ending. Good movie. Rating:  - 2.5 stars out of 4The 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. Browse for similar items by category:
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