This Heist/Theft Film Outshines Its Competitor Oceans

Rating: 7/10 (25 June 2007)

As far as heist films goes, The Italian Job was a fun popcorn flick. I liked this film better than its competitor, the Ocean's 11-12-13 series, since there is more action and a better plot.
You can sympathize with the main characters in this film, unlike in the Ocean's films. Who cares if Clooney wins back Julia Roberts? The guy is a stud anyway and could get any girl. But, you hate to see Donald Sutherland die and you can sympathize with Charlie (Wahlberg) who was like a son to Sutherland and Theron who is Sutherland's daughter.
Edward Norton puts in another brilliant performance as the bad guy. It is truly a pleasure seeing this guy on screen; he can play anything! Norton is one of the best actors in the business today.
If you want to see a typical popcorn flick with a decent story, fun characters, and a little action then check out The Italian Job. A sequel is due out next year. Rating 7 of 10 stars.