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Author Topic: Italian Job Pravin Ratnam Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 844 From: Atlanta, GA,USA Registered: Sep 2002 posted 06-22-2003 03:00 AM                     In a summer filled with disappointing movies, this was a breath of fresh air. Nothing spectacular, but another typically solid entertainer from the dependable F Gary Gray. I have yet to see a boring badly paced movie from him(Friday, Negotiator, Set It Off were all paced well) . now this one. The way the movie started off, i was scared this movie was going to be another boring crapfest like The Score. But then it kicks into high gear. Marky Mark was his typical blank self, but he fits in decently in ensemble casts. Charlize Theron took a break from her suffering wife/girlfriend roles to provide some energy to the movie. Ed Norton did another good job.  |  IP: Logged Ian Price Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1714 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-22-2003 01:15 PM                     And I want a MINI Cooper S. Now I wonder why I want one so bad? Could it be the 2-hour advertisement I spent $7 (Cloverdale is cheap) to go and see? Stay tuned. Will the 6'4", 300 lbs man fit in to a MINI Cooper S?  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-22-2003 04:16 PM                     Yea, this movie is worth seeing just to see the Mini's do their thing. The copter in the parking garage was also a nice touch as well. Mark  |  IP: Logged Paul Linfesty Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1383 From: Bakersfield, CA, USA Registered: Nov 1999 posted 06-28-2003 06:26 PM                     THE ITALIAN JOB featured a strong sense of place during a chase, for once. Most chase films get it wrong geographically. It was clear here, though, as to which direction these people were travelling, and where they were. The film was well edited in this regard. Not a bad flick at all (and I usually HATE these kind of films).  |  IP: Logged Daryl C. W. O'Shea Film God Posts: 3977 From: Midland Ontario Canada (where Panavision & IMAX lenses come from) Registered: Jun 2002 posted 07-05-2003 12:10 AM                        I finally got a chance to see this film. Definitely one of the few films worthwhile seeing this summer. Well paced, and all around entertaining.  |  IP: Logged Ian Price Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1714 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-05-2003 12:27 PM                     News flash! I fit in to a MINI Cooper. I want one bad now.  |  IP: Logged David Stambaugh Film God Posts: 4021 From: Eugene, Oregon Registered: Jan 2002 posted 09-01-2003 09:57 PM                        Better late than never. 9/1/2003, Cinemark 17, Springfield OR, 4PM, house #17, SR and SR-D: Reels 1 & 2 played in SR, then right at the reel change it switched to SR-D, almost like it was cued that way (the trailers played in digital, then the feature started in analog). The print was obviously not new, but not completely trashed: Had some dirt and minor scratches throughout, except for about 10 secs. of reel 2 that was majorly scratched. Too bad they don't use FilmGuard because it might have really helped this print look better. Attendance about 50. I thoroughly enjoyed this and I'm glad I finally caught up with it on its re-release. The car chase through the streets of LA (a lot near Hollywood & Highland) was very well done. Someone give the editor a bonus.  |  IP: Logged Michael Gonzalez Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 790 From: Grand Island , NE USA Registered: Sep 2000 posted 09-02-2003 12:45 PM                     So were they able to break the "magic" 100 million dollar mark or are we going to have to keep it for yet another week?  |  IP: Logged David Stambaugh Film God Posts: 4021 From: Eugene, Oregon Registered: Jan 2002 posted 09-02-2003 01:37 PM                        It was in 10th place overall for the weekend, did 3.something million, and broke $100M.  |  IP: Logged Charles Everett Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1470 From: New Jersey Registered: May 2001 posted 09-02-2003 06:09 PM                     $3.94M+ for the four-day weekend -- #12 per Mojo. Turnout on Labor Day proper sent the total over $100M.  |  IP: Logged David Stambaugh Film God Posts: 4021 From: Eugene, Oregon Registered: Jan 2002 posted 09-04-2003 01:01 PM                        I had gotten my figures from Yahoo. I just went back and checked again, and IJ is in fact now listed in 12th place, not 10th. Must have been some "adjustments" to the final numbers for the weekend or something...  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 09-06-2003 03:45 PM                        We didn't play this on its first go round but we're playing it now. Good film. But WHY do the credits begin while the movie is still ending?? The result is half the audience standing/walking/talking while the other half is trying to see/hear the ending. Whose dumb idea was that?  |  IP: Logged Aaron Garman Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1470 From: Toledo, OH USA Registered: Mar 2003 posted 09-06-2003 07:36 PM                     Yeah, why can't movies just say THE END and be over. These silly fade outs then a fade in later with credits is just annoying. AJG  |  IP: Logged Don E. Nelson Expert Film Handler Posts: 138 From: Brentwood, CA, USA Registered: Nov 2001 posted 09-15-2003 03:21 PM                     Great movie, now I have to rent the original.  |  IP: Logged Chris Markiewicz Expert Film Handler Posts: 209 From: Glenaviegh, County Tipperary, Ireland Registered: Aug 2002 posted 09-16-2003 03:30 PM                     When will the original be available on region 1 DVD? All I've been able to find is an EP recorded VHS version. Still a great film!  |  IP: Logged

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