Review of The Italian Job (1969) by Robert D — 09 Jun 2012

Peter Collinson's The Italian Job is an action classic that is a near flawless heist film. What makes this film standout is the great cast of phenomenal talent. This film is a great blend of thrills, action and witty comedy.

Leading the cast is the great Michael Caine as Charlie Croker, who is absolutely wonderful on-screen. Some may find that the film may be a bit slow, but what keeps you engaged in the story are the performances and the anticipation of the heist.

Peter Collinson definitely knows how to build up the tension. What makes this film great is the combinations of comic relief, mixed with thrilling action, and add to that great performances. For me the actors that truly stood out were Michael Caine, Noel Coward (in his final role) and Benny Hill.

If you're looking for one of the heist films, then give this one a shot. This film is constantly exciting with one of the best chase sequences ever put on film. The heist itself is the standout of the film, and I personally feel it's a far more inventive sequence that the 2003 remake.

This film is timeless, and is just as exciting and fun as it was back then. The Italian Job is a must see for every action buff. When watching this classic, you realize how great films were back in the 60's.

The film does have a few imperfections, but it succeeds due to solid directing, an engaging plot and great cast. Watching The Italian Job, you realize, they don't make action films like they used to.

This is a wonderfully crafted heist film, and quite possibly the best ever in the genre.