This is only VERY loosely based upon the 1960s original the Italian Job. It has a heist and it uses mini-Cooper cars otherwise this is a completely new movie. It revolves around schemes and revenge. It’s a very smart crime story.
The movie centers on a group of thieves led by Mark Wahlberg. One of the gang betrays them however and Wahlberg vows to get payback.
The robberies are very well done. To explain them would be a spoiler but they are right up there with the best as they are highly sophisticated and elaborate. It’s also where all the action comes from such as a high speed chase between a helicopter and the min-Coopers.
There’s also a large ensemble cast and they make each one of Wahlberg’s gang a character. Seth Green as Lyle for example claims he invented Napster, has a motorcycle he can barely ride because it’s too big for him, and wants a stereo system that will blow the clothes off of women.
All together it makes for a great heist film.
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