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Posted by lorddusty on 05-24-2003 10:46 AM:

Review: (2003) The Italian Job

The Cast and some plot:
Marky Mark shows off his smug looks and devours screen time in his dull portrayl of Charlie, the leader of a team of thieves plotting to steal $35M back from his greedy ex-partner Steve (Edward Norton). Seth Green did a sweet job as Lyle, the real inventor of Napster, and a computer hacker to boot, hmm where else have we seen this, Enemy of the State? Charlize Theron is just fucking gorgeous, but unfortunatelly this flick is pg-13 so she doesn't reveal herself more than a bra and panties, which I still welcomed. Jason Statham reprises his role from the Transporter, as surprise!, a getaway driver. Also included in the cast is rapper Mos Def, who plays the rather hilarious mute character Left Ear.

My Take:
This type of screenplay is really starting to sicken me. After The Score and Confidence, we are given yet another movie with a tightly wound plan of thieves with a vendeta in mind. Pulling out technology tricks, nice cars, and hot women, we're left with a show too reminicent of James Bond, and too lacking in originality.

5/10

Posted by Mystic Slippers on 05-24-2003 10:57 AM:

In my opinion this movie shouldn't have been made at all and i'll be boycotting it.

Hollywood defaced and ruined a classic movie. Disgraceful.

Posted by petrocs on 05-24-2003 04:50 PM:

Not a bad review..I was going to see this tonight so if I can I'll post my thoughts..if I dont get in.. oh well

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Posted by CcZ on 05-24-2003 08:49 PM:

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Originally posted by Mystic Slippers
In my opinion this movie shouldn't have been made at all and i'll be boycotting it.

Hollywood defaced and ruined a classic movie. Disgraceful.

The original was great. Hollywood can't come up with new ideas anymore! They have to remake everything...like Casablanca with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Damn.

Posted by dc_man on 05-25-2003 04:14 AM:

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Originally posted by CczuAzul
...like Casablanca with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Damn.

Man don't fucking remind me. That shits not even going to be #1 opening weekend if it gets made.

P.S: It's not going to be made is it

Posted by MovieGod on 05-25-2003 06:55 AM:

you beat me to the review, but yes the movie did suck... total waste of good talent..

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Posted by 404notfound on 05-25-2003 02:19 PM:

suck? Suck? SUCK?

Yes of course this was gonna suck....and i haven't even seen it! The original Italian Job was fuckin' smarts. Why would anyone want to see a needless American load of bollocks remake with some dude from some ex boyband when they have the original sitting in their DVD Tray????

I aint going anywhere near this turd... What are they gonna remake next? Rollerball? Oh, wait they did, and that was bollocks too!

Grrrrrrr

404

p.s - A word to you Hollywood. If you go ahead with your plans to remake Charlie and the Chocolate factory and Marry Poppins i'm coming to find you and i'm gonna kick you a new A-Hole!!

Sheesh.. I've been hanging out with Fuzz waaaaaay too long !

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Posted by CcZ on 05-25-2003 04:38 PM:

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Originally posted by 404notfound
suck? Suck? SUCK?

Yes of course this was gonna suck....and i haven't even seen it! The original Italian Job was fuckin' smarts. Why would anyone want to see a needless american load of bollocks remake with some dude for some ex boyband when they have the original sitting in their DVD Tray????

I aint going anywhere near this turd... What are they gonna remake next? Rollerball? Oh, wait they did and that was bollocks too!

Grrrrrrr

404

p.s - A word to you Hollywood. If you go ahead with your plans to remake Charlie and the Chocolate factory and Marry Poppins i'm coming to find you and i'm gonna kick you a new A-Hole!!

YES!!!!

dc_man, I posted an article about it a long time ago, but I haven't heard anything about it since. Here was the article...: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/030407/140/dx5mg.html

Posted by napalmfuzz on 05-25-2003 11:40 PM:

ive not seen the original... will there be any enjoyment in it for me if i havent anything to compare it to? or should i just go rent the dvd?

and 404! im glad ive made an impression on your life lol.. if i help just one person learn to hate nice and good.. its made it all worth while

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Posted by CcZ on 05-26-2003 12:05 AM:

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Originally posted by napalmfuzz
ive not seen the original... will there be any enjoyment in it for me if i havent anything to compare it to? or should i just go rent the dvd?

It's worth a rent at the very least.

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