Near Mindless Fun (aren't most adventure movies?)

Rating: Null/10 (22 May 2003)

One of the local radio stations hosted a special premiere of "The Italian Job". I'm currently at a loss as to what to write. I really enjoyed the movie, but don't want to say too much and spoil it for others.
I would full on spend $7 for a matinee at the 1000 Van Ness AMC (I can't think of many movies I would pay the full price of $9.00 to watch [$9.75, at the Metreon]). Seth Green was adorable and totally awesome. The guy from "The Transporter" also starred, and I feel his character was aptly named. Marky Mark had me sympathetic, Charlize Theron was endearing, and Donald Sutherland made me think, "Awww..." Edward Norton was a prick - but, I think that's how I was supposed to feel.
I laughed. I like humour that doesn't try too hard. I'm a smart girl, see? I don't need a joke whipped across my collarbone, and an imaginary stalwart figure nicknamed Guido glaring at me to make me laugh.
I feel the suspense was good. While I don't deal well with the tension, I did want to stick around and see how everything went down. Succintly, I feel that the events were cleverly done.
Overall, this is a movie I wouldn't mind having on DVD