Italiencele
Italiencele

Movie spotlight

Italiencele

2004
Movie
82 min
Romanian

Two reasonably young girls want to leave their home town and go to work abroad. However, their dreams are quickly shattered by the cold truth of reality and they find out that every dream must have its cost.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users76%
Director: F. Gary GrayGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Heist

Plot Summary

A crew of thieves, led by Charlie Croker, plans an elaborate heist to steal gold bars from a Venice vault. After a betrayal by their inside man, Steve, they are left for dead. However, Charlie and his surviving team, including expert safecracker Stella, embark on a mission of revenge and recovery in Los Angeles, utilizing a fleet of Mini Coopers for a daring escape.

Critical Reception

The Italian Job was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its stylish direction, fast-paced action sequences, and charismatic cast, particularly the chemistry between the ensemble. While some critics found the plot somewhat predictable or derivative of the original 1969 film, the modern update was largely seen as an entertaining and thrilling heist movie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its slick action and ensemble cast chemistry.

  • The modernized heist plot and Mini Cooper chase scenes were highlights.

  • Some critics noted predictability but found it an enjoyable popcorn flick.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film, appreciating its entertaining action, the heist elements, and the performances. Many viewers found it a fun and stylish ride, though some wished for more originality.

Fun Fact

The distinctive Mini Coopers used in the film were custom-built for the movie, with the steering wheel and pedals moved to the right side to accommodate the actors' positions during the driving sequences. Several were also equipped with electric motors for quieter operation during interior shots.

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