The Italian Job Reviews

The Italian Job Review
by Terri Clark (Rating: B)
According to master safecracker John Bridger (Donald Sutherland), there are two kinds of thieves, those who steal to enrich their lives and those who steal to define their lives. Bridger believes 35 million dollars worth of gold bars could seriously...more

The Italian Job Review
by David N. Butterworth (Rating: 2.5/4)
The original "'Italian Job" (1969) was a classic caper film starring Michael Caine, Noël Coward, and Benny Hill, highlighted by an exhilarating car chase through the streets, along the rivers, and down the sewers of Turin with three Mini Coopers...more

The Italian Job Review
by Michael J. Gold (Rating: 3/4)
Charlie Croker: Mark Wahlberg Stella Bridger: Charlize Theron John Bridger: Donald Sutherland Handsome Rob: Jason Statham Lyle: Seth Green Left Ear: Mos Def Steve: Edward Norton more

The Italian Job Review
by Mike Brown (Rating: 3/4)
There has been an abundance of heist movies in recent years with many of them delivering what they promise, a solid, entertaining yet ultimately forgettable ride. "The Italian Job" is no different in this respect largely because of the great set...more

The Italian Job Review
by Shannon Patrick Sullivan (Rating: 3/4)
Directed by F Gary Gray. Screenplay by Donna Powers and Wayne Powers, based on the 1969 screenplay by Troy Kennedy-Martin. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton. Running time: 104 minutes. Rated AA by the MFCB. Reviewed on June 9th,...more

The Italian Job Review
by Homer Yen (Rating: B)
Without knowing that "The Italian Job" was a title of a movie, it may sound more like a deluxe sandwich that you might order at your local gourmet Italian deli. Piled high with fresh and zesty ingredients, you'll find it hard to put down until you've...more

The Italian Job Review
by Jonathan F. Richards
"The Italian Job" will start a run on two things: the MINI Cooper, a nifty little British car from the '60s that's back thanks to BMW; and the DVD of the 1969 original of this movie, with Michael Caine and Noel Coward. Only one of the stars of the...more

The Italian Job Review
by Dennis Schwartz (Rating: C-)
ITALIAN JOB, THE (director: F. Gary Gray; screenwriters: Donna Powers/Wayne Powers, based on a story by Troy Kennedy Martin; cinematographer: Wally Pfister; editors: Christopher Rouse/Richard Francis-Bruce; music: John Powell; cast: Mark Wahlberg...more

The Italian Job Review
by Rose 'Bams' Cooper (Rating: 4/5)
THE ITALIAN JOB (2003) Rated PG-13; running time 104 minutes Studio: Paramount Pictures Genre: Action/Crime Seen at: Eastwood Neighborhood Cinema Group (Lansing, Michigan) Official site: http://www.italianjobmovie.com/ IMDB site:...more

The Italian Job Review
by Robin Clifford (Rating: B)
John Bridger (Donald Sutherland), just out of prison (once again), goes for one more heist and plans to make it his last. He assembles his old crew with his main man Charlie Croker (Mark Wahlberg) once again in the planning and tactics role and the team...more

The Italian Job Review
by JoBlo (Rating: 6/10)
PLOT: A group of thieves rip off a stash of Venician gold only to have one of their own backstab them and take off with the loot. A year later, the remaining members of the crew find the a-hole living the highlife in Hollywood and decide to get their...more
The Italian Job Review
by Susan Granger (Rating: 4/10)
Susan Granger's review of "The Italian Job" (Paramount Pictures) There's a high-stakes heist, a deadly double-cross, missing gold, a gaggle of guys and one gal. How many times have you seen this kind of movie? Dozens, perhaps? This lackluster...more
The Italian Job Review
by Bob Bloom (Rating: 2.5/4)
THE ITALIAN JOB (2003) 2 1/2 stars out of 4. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Seth Green, Jason Statham, Mos Def, Franky G and Donald Sutherland. Music by John Powell. Based on a film written by Troy Kennedy Martin. Screenplay by...more
The Italian Job Review
by Jon Popick (Rating: 4/10)
What's the deal with taking cool Michael Caine films from the '60s and remaking them with sub-par American talent? First we had to watch Sly Stallone grunt through Get Carter, and now we get Mark Wahlberg in a new version of 1969's Golden...more
The Italian Job Review
by Steve Rhodes (Rating: 3/4)
Director F. Gary Gray, who last underwhelmed us with A MAN APART, is back with a much better picture, THE ITALIAN JOB, a remake of the 1969 film which starred Michael Caine. Featuring a couple of cool capers, this well cast movie is a thoroughly...more
The Italian Job Review
by Harvey S. Karten (Rating: B)
Reviewed by: Harvey S. Karten Grade:B Paramount Pictures Directed by: F. Gary Gray Written by: Donna Powers, Wayne Powers, based on film written by Troy Kennedy Martin Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Seth Green, Jason Statham, Mos...more