Second version to the 1969 classic movie with similar car races and great cast

Rating: 6/10 (17 July 2005)

The picture narrates how a motley group of thieves whose masterminds(Donald Sutherland and Mark Wahlberg) are gathering specialists (Seth Green , Mos Def , Jason Statham, Edward Norton) to pull off and execute a spectacular caper in Venice , attempting to rob gold bullion ; but they are betrayed by one member of the team .Then , they contract an expert safe cracker (Charlize Theron). Subsequently , there's a second caper developed in the US where the bunch tries to steal the gold bars of the former. They pull off a perfect heist of millions of dollars , worth of gold , and there occurs several surprises.
The film blends tense , action-packed , comedy , emotion, suspense and being pretty entertaining and bemusing . The original movie was majority developed in Italy (Turin) with legendary Mini Cooper pursuit images creating the largest traffic jam and here the setting is Venice and USA (L.A.) . Both films leading to excellent and unforgettable car chase sequences through streets, and other risked , dangerous ways, while they pull off a theft of gold bullion . There are wild chases galore with impressive velocities , car pursuits , and with the famous cars copied from previous classical movie making varied and spectacular bounds and leaps along the noisy streets , undergrounds and canals . The production shut down various Los Angeles streets for seven days to shoot the chase scenes , which had never happened before for filming.
The actors did most of their stunts, even driving down the stairs in the LA Metro. In fact , 32 Mini Coopers were used throughout the shooting . While the thieves are spying on Steve in his home, Sir Michael Caine can be seen on the large screen television in a clip from the original Italian Job (1969). There's a clever ending twist as generally happen in those films about perfect heists .
Actors' interpretation is nice . Mark Wahlberg is cool , and the Oscar winner Charlize Theron gives a delightful performance ; plus , enticing and attractive remaining cast . Comic relief and the humor moments are in charge of Seth Green . The motion picture was professionally directed by F. Gary Gray . The film will appeal to Charlize Theron , Mark Whalberg fans and hold-up genre enthusiastic . Rating : Highly recommended . Worthwhile seeing.