The Italian Job

This is not just the best action film ever made, but also the best heist film. Of all the films I've seen, The Italian Job (1969) is the best. It's hilarious, cool, and absolutely timeless. I would recommend this film to anyone, and suggest that you AVOID THE 2003 REMAKE.

If you’re a fan of Michael and Minis, this is one you must see. I loved the remake, too, with the really hopped up BMW Minis, but the originals performed admirably in this one, too. Crazy ending reminded me that this was common in the movies of the era. They just ended, practically screaming for a “Part 2.” But in the case of The Italian Job and another of my late 60s favorites, The Thomas Crown Affair, all we got were remakes. Lucky for us both remakes were good, too.

Absolute favorite movie of all time I 100% recommend this movie to others if u like comedy and action

Yep, the original far surpasses the remake. I really do believe if it wasn't for videos on demand, these gems would have been lost to time and crappy re-makes with modern spins. Sometimes things don't need to be re-done, and this is a perfect example.

It is okay but when it attempts to be funny it fails. The story is decent but Michael Caine did not make this movie worth while. And in the middle you have no idea what is going on. The remake is better

I would love to buy this movie in HD not just rent. Make this happen please!!!

Though it looks a little dated, the movie reminds you of why guys lusted after the sleek cars of the late 60s. Great plot and characterization and beautifully photographed. It is also a fine example of comedic surrealist escapism of the era. The opening car crash and subsequent funeral and the prison scenes with Bridger are the pinnacle of British fantasy. Noel Coward is perfect and Benny Hill is, well, Benny Hill. Michael Caine, unfortunately, seems almost incapable of emotion. The stiff upper lip seems just a bit too stiff. But you do get the great chase scene with three Mini Coopers, the heist itself, one of the earliest examples of moviedom computer hacking, and the final cliffhanger ending (literally). If you ain't laughing, you ain't watching.

A British classic. In my top 5 Brit movies of all time. Got everything

well the movie it self is great but why does it take so long to download it takes 5 hours that is pretty much pointless if you rent movies on block buster you can wach them right away this is really dumb especialy since the rental s only 24 hours

This is a classic masterpiece for lovers of British Humor AND for Petrolheads. But WHY - dear iTunes - only for rent and NOT for sale ?????