The Italian Job -2003

[Michael Rolls]

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

[Alex]

 

[zoony]

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..   I'm sure it'll be worth a watch. Is it available now?

[Michael Rolls]

I watched it on Netflix yesterday
Mike

[klondike]

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/

[Michael Rolls]

hope you like it

[klondike]

There are actors in it I've liked in other films

[zoony]

I watched it on Netflix yesterday
Mike

I'll give it a look tonight. 

[klondike]

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.

[Michael Rolls]

glad you liked it

[klondike]

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.

[Michael Rolls]

Each to their own. I've watched it quite a few times over the years

[zoony]

 As I suspected it was the one I'd seen a few years ago but no matter. It wasn't hard to watch again. 

[Michael Rolls]

I will never forget 'You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!'

[Alex]

I've just watched The Italian Job, a bit far fetched of course but I thoroughly enjoyed it !