Review of The Italian Job (1969) by Jy S — 02 May 2010

The Italian Job from Peter Collinson isn't exactly a gem of a film; nevertheless, it finds a way to entertain.For a picture that is just under 1 hour and 40 minutes, there is enough going on to fill up the opening to the end credits.

The problem, however, is that the story focuses its attention on elements of the film that don't need focusing on. Well, not so long anyway.There is a bunch of character buildup in the early going, which isn't a bad thing, although it is a bit much and on some of the wrong characters.

This in turn leaves little room for in depth details regarding the planning of the heist. A lot unveils during the heist itself.The mini cooper escape sequence isn't breathtaking, but it is still amusing to observe, as the chase takes the coopers through various unconventional places.

Michael Caine and Noel Coward are the only two actors worth noting. Benny Hill does have a character with strange traits, but in the grand scheme of things, he doesn't do much. To be more specific, there isn't enough time spent on his preparations for the heist.

Check out the lively times as The Italian Job comes to a conclusion with a cliff hanger. "Hang on a minute lads. I've got a great idea." Zoom out.