larger then life exciting heist film!

Rating: 8/10 (23 November 2003)

The best words to describe The Italion Job are: THRILLING,LARGER THEN LIFE, FUN, ELECTRIC, UNREALISTIC AND EXCITING.
WARNING: SPOILERS THROUGHOUT!
Who cares if this movie is unrealistic? Man, what a wild ride! This movie reminded me alot of Ocean's 11 and it creates the same effect which is to basically keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the length of the picture. This is a movie where,like Ocean's 11, you can't leave your seat for even 1 minute or you'll miss something important(trust me I did.) It is also a movie with some of the best direction and coolest soundtracks I've heard and seen in awhile. It is a movie to just lose yourself in for 2 hours-no thought on the reality of the story, no thought at all-just sit back and enjoy the ride!
I like heist movies and this one was incredibly well done so I liked it ALOT-I could see someone to whom this genre of movies does not appeal NOT liking it but I still thought it was great(8.5) though I still like Ocean's 11 a wee bit better.
The direction and cinemotography were excellent-the views of Venice and the Alps were breathtaking-and the whole feel of the pic was larger then life-I would easily recommend this movie as a rental to someone who has not seen it-Norton,Theron, all the stars are at the top of their craft and the ending is suitably satisfying.