The heist genre is a certified Hollywood classicfor a reason.
In fact, it’s not the only heist that remakes an old classic either.
Though Soderbergh’s Rat Pack remake brought 2000s Hollywood to the Las Vegas Strip,F.
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Gary Gray’sThe Italian Jobbrings charming thieves and daring driving to the streets of… Los Angeles?
Sneaking out thousands of pounds of gold bars should be easy.
Despite these key differences, the remake still pays homage to its predecessor in significant ways.
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It’s a 20th-century story told to the taste of the 21st Century.
But it’s also that tremendous challenge that makes the movie so riveting.
Jean-Pierre Melville stands alone as the heist film king.
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Every step of preparation proved essential as their plans take them on a breakneck chase weaving through LA traffic.
Engaging action and innovative action?
Unique and dynamic set pieces?
And, perhaps most importantly, a star-studded ensemble with impeccable chemistry?
After a successful heist in Venice, a team of skilled thieves is betrayed by one of their own. Determined to get their gold back, they plot a daring revenge in Los Angeles, using fast cars, clever tactics, and impeccable planning to pull off the ultimate heist against their former ally.
