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Title: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: Michael Rolls on February 10, 2022, 07:57:50 PM
Same title as the Michael Caine original - but a very entertaining film it its own right. Set in Venice basically, but all sorts of hat tipping to the original without being just a remake
Mike
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: Alex on February 10, 2022, 10:24:57 PM
 :upvote:
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: zoony on February 11, 2022, 12:42:37 AM
I seem to remember an LA-set version a few years ago with little Markie Wahlberg in the main cast.. Anybody?
This one's set in Venice? Okay.. Filthy canals and rotting buildings as the backdrop.. :grin:  I'm sure it'll be worth a watch. Is it available now?
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: Michael Rolls on February 11, 2022, 04:06:22 AM
I watched it on Netflix yesterday
Mike
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: klondike on February 11, 2022, 08:59:25 AM
Seems I already have it in my library but I don't recall watching it. Perhaps give it a go tonight.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317740/
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: Michael Rolls on February 11, 2022, 09:17:37 AM
hope you like it
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: klondike on February 11, 2022, 09:28:32 AM
There are actors in it I've liked in other films
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: zoony on February 11, 2022, 03:35:53 PM
Quote from: Michael Rolls on February 11, 2022, 04:06:22 AM
I watched it on Netflix yesterday
Mike


I'll give it a look tonight.  :smiley:
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: klondike on February 11, 2022, 07:05:21 PM
I watched the 2003 version this afternoon. Enjoyable unbelievable light hearted romp. I'll give the 1969 version a go this evening. It has been years since I saw it and it will be interesting to see how they compare.
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: Michael Rolls on February 11, 2022, 08:34:39 PM
glad you liked it
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: klondike on February 11, 2022, 08:52:01 PM
I didn't remember anything much of the 1969 one. For me it hadn't aged well. I did stick it out but nearly gave up on it.
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: Michael Rolls on February 11, 2022, 08:57:39 PM
Each to their own. I've watched it quite a few times over the years
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: zoony on February 11, 2022, 11:01:37 PM
 As I suspected it was the one I'd seen a few years ago but no matter. It wasn't hard to watch again.  :upvote:
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: Michael Rolls on February 11, 2022, 11:19:44 PM
I will never forget 'You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!'
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: Alex on February 12, 2022, 10:56:57 PM
I've just watched The Italian Job, a bit far fetched of course but I thoroughly enjoyed it !   :clap:
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: zoony on February 12, 2022, 11:14:38 PM
Glad you enjoyed it Alex.. I watched a new one called 'The King's Men'. (Not to be confused with the 'Kingsman' series of films) It was an entertaining romp. Good fun and a great cast.
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: crabbyob on February 13, 2022, 10:09:45 AM
and a prequal ? to kingsman i fancy
Title: Re: The Italian Job -2003
Post by: zoony on February 13, 2022, 01:22:37 PM
Yes, I think you're right.. It stands well alone though.. :rolleyes: