Charlie Croker pulled off the crime of a lifetime. The one thing that he didn't plan on was being double-crossed. Along with a drop-dead gorgeous safecracker, Croker and his team take off to re-steal the loot and end up in a pulse-pounding, pedal-to-the-metal chase that careens up, down, above and below the streets of Los Angeles.
A crew of thieves, led by Charlie Croker, pulls off a daring heist in Venice, stealing $35 million in gold. However, their treacherous partner, Steve, betrays them, leaving Charlie for dead and making off with the loot. Driven by revenge, Charlie reassembles his crew, including a safecracker and a tech expert, and hatches a plan to steal the gold back from Steve in Los Angeles.
The 2003 remake of 'The Italian Job' was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its slick action sequences, charismatic cast, and modernized plot. While some critics noted its departure from the original's charm and heist-centric focus, it was largely appreciated as a fun and entertaining popcorn flick.
Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the thrilling car chases, the solid performances from the main cast, and the overall entertainment value of the movie. Many found it to be a satisfying modern take on the heist genre, though some wished for more of the original's quirky British humor.
The filmmakers used over 30 different Mini Coopers during the production, with many of them being destroyed during the elaborate chase sequences.
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