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Will Hollywood ruin another classic? The Italian Job

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Oski2005, Apr 8, 2003.

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  1. Oski2005

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    http://www.italianjobmovie.com/flash/index.html


    From watching the preview, you can see that they removed everything from the original that made it a classic of British cinema except for the Minis. I'm guessing they couldn't even get a cameo from Michael Caine. If I watch this movie, it will probably be just to see what Mos Def and Jason Statham are good actors IMHO.
     
  2. Chance

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    I thought the preview looked interesting. I could give a crap about hack remakes. I do not care about the 'artistic integrity' of the original. Entertain me for two hours and I am happy. that movie seems like it will. I do not care if it slaughters that which it mimics.
     
  3. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    I've liked all of F. Gary Gray's movies, so I'm guessing I'll like this one, especially with the cast.

    Of course, A Man Apart might suck too, but I haven't seen it yet.
     
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    We're gonna be showing this as a sneek peak at the UT Texas Union Theatre on Tuesday, 4/15.
     
  5. Tenchi

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    i've always wondered why the called this movie a classic. the plot wasnt very good, the only thing going for it was the mini chase scene at the end.
     
  6. VooDooPope

    VooDooPope Love > Hate

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    I'm a New MINI owner and the MINI comunnity is very excited about the release of the remake.

    MINI owners are very fanatical about their cars and are into everything MINI. As long as the MINI car chase at the end is good most won't care if the movie sucks.
     
  7. Master Baiter

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    I thought it looked awesome. Anything with Ed Norton is usually pretty good. He is probably one of my very favorite actors right now.
     
  8. Htownhero

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    VooDooPope, you just broke the world record for the use of "Mini" in one post. You're going to mini Disney World.:p
     
  9. VooDooPope

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    Nope I broke the record for the use of the word "MINI" in one post. :D

    See "Mini" = old Mini's

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    and "MINI" = New MINI

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    Don't ask me why, thats just the way it is. :D
     

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