Silent Bob Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Marky Mark Wahlberg has declared his most recent movie - The Italian Job (opening this Friday) - to be the best film he's ever done! And that's coming from the same guy who was in Planet of the Apes, The Truth About Charlie and Rockstar, so how could it be wrong? On the other hand, Ed Norton wants it known that he's only in this movie for contractual obligations, not by choice. Still, it actually looks kinda like a fun movie. So, I dunno, does anyone really want to go see a movie that Marky Mark praises and Ed Norton condemns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkerSeed Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 For him to say that it's better than three kings and boogie nights is a pretty big claim. Somehow, I don't beleive him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted May 21, 2003 Author Share Posted May 21, 2003 I guess he's hoping you'll see it and decide for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Ed Norton condemns it? Where and when was this? And heh, I liked The Truth About Charlie. And is it just more, or does he seem to anyone else like a no-frills Matt Damon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signal08 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Aww, good ol Ed just earned a good few mil' and he wants to complain about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted May 22, 2003 Author Share Posted May 22, 2003 Actually, he's just complaining that he has to spend his time earning a few mil for this movie when he could be earning a few mil for a better movie. Hey, I don't really blame him. The guy's got a near spotless resume, so far. If this one bombs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Silent, hook us up with a link to where you read Norton condemned this movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted May 23, 2003 Author Share Posted May 23, 2003 Well "condemned" was an exagerration, I guess. He just wanted to make sure it was known that he did this movie only because of his contract, not because he chose to. I heard it a while back when The Italian Job was just starting production, but I'll try to find the quotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted May 23, 2003 Author Share Posted May 23, 2003 They mention it in the trivia section for the movie on IMDb, but I know I saw the actual quote somewhere, a long time ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffytee Posted May 31, 2003 Share Posted May 31, 2003 anyone seen this one yet? the trailer i saw at the sawgrass mall makes it look really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unidentified Source Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 I heard Mos Def seems really out of place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkerSeed Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 (edited) I thought it was pretty cool. I saw it cause I was bored and I don't really regret it. You're not gonna write home about it, or reccomend it to all of your friends, but it was pretty fun and clever. It's a relatively fun heist movie, so you should go for it if you like the heist stuff. With summer movies being encompassed by like 5 huge blockbusters, this one ain't too bad to tide you over as filler. Now, marky mark saying it's his best movie is a straight up insult to boogie nights and three kings. Especially when one of the things I really didn't like about this one was his performance. Normally I think Mark Walberg is a fine actor, but here he really sounds rehearsed. Oh, and I can see ed norton bitching about his part. Anybody could have played his part. He was just a typical villain that might as well have had a curly moustache. Norton is only in this movie to boost ticket sales, his skills are ignored. Edited June 14, 2003 by JunkerSeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeakyBucket Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Have you seen the original to compare it against though? I assume it is a remake. Can't quite see it improving on the original at all ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkerSeed Posted June 16, 2003 Share Posted June 16, 2003 (edited) Nope, never saw the original, but if the original was worth remembering after these many years, then no, I'm sure it wasn't an improvement at all. Noone's gonna remember this remake in 5 years let alone double digits. Edited June 16, 2003 by JunkerSeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeakyBucket Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Sorry, suprises me you haven't seen or heard that there was an original. It's a big cult film, but perhaps only this side of the atlantic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted July 3, 2003 Author Share Posted July 3, 2003 It's not as big of a cult fav over here, but I still think most people know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeakyBucket Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 With Michael Caine uttering the immortal line... You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted July 3, 2003 Author Share Posted July 3, 2003 Heh, yeeeah. Did they keep that line in this movie? They really should have put it somewhere, if not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeakyBucket Posted July 4, 2003 Share Posted July 4, 2003 I heard there are like fisticuffs in it, stuff like that. The charm of the original was the complete lack of violence, just mini-racing silliness aound Turin. Also heard it is set in L.A. so whats with the title Italian Job ? Also th original has one of the greatest movie endings of ALL TIME... Hold on lads, I have an idea Great soundtrack too. It's a self preservation society... Currently on order from Amazon: 3 mini coopers 3 fast cars :approve: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted July 4, 2003 Author Share Posted July 4, 2003 Also heard it is set in L.A. so whats with the title Italian Job ? Well...it starts in Italy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeakyBucket Posted July 5, 2003 Share Posted July 5, 2003 Well, that more than makes up for it. I just don't get why the obsession with remaking already classic Michael Caine films. First Get Carter, now The Italian Job and of course Alfie coming soon. :!: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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