Hip Heist Film

Rating: 7/10 (4 January 2007)

I went into this film with low expectations, and I came out very pleased. This film is a great, edgy and a hip heist film.
I was curious how hip-hop music video director Gary Gray would do directing this movie and he created an entertaining experience. The characters were believable and charming. Gray mixed exotic locations (venice, Italian Alps, LA) with great humor, Seth Green's character was hilarious as the comic relief. I was entertained the entire time through and enjoyed watching the Mini Cooper Car Chases and the climatic cat and mouse ending.
I have never seen the original with Michael Caine and after seeing Gray's rendition, I certainly can't wait to see the first one.