Comparing the Opening Sequence of The Italian Job (1969) and the Opening Sequence of The Italian Job (2003)
In this essay I will be comparing the opening sequences of ‘The
Italian Job (1969) and its modern-day remake ‘The Italian Job’ (2003).
The original was directed by Peter Collinson and starred famous actors
such as Michael Caine. It was a huge success and gained a massive cult
following. The remake in 2003 was directed by Gary Gray and stared
Mark Wahlberg and Seth Green. Again this was a huge success and
introduced the film to a new generation. The opening sequence is a
very important one as it gives the viewer a feel for the movie and
what’s to be expected from the film. Keep in mind that the remake did
not follow the original storyline but brought the original more into
the twenty-first century. Both films rest in the Action/Crime Genre
and both films manage to keep a sense of humour.
In the 1969 version the first thing you see is a red sports car
gracefully cruising around mountain top roads with Frank Sinatra style
music playing in the background. All seems to be well as the car
enters a tunnel. Before it comes out the other end it’s blown up by
some explosives at the other end which is an unexpected turn of
events. The next thing you see is a group of people watching the car
get pushed down the mountain side into the river with the driver
inside. They look very sinister and you can tell that they had an
involvement with the tunnel incident. There is a strong indication
that they are the Mafia with their dark suits. As it rolls down the
cliff the film is put in slow motion so you can observe the damage
which has been don...
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...for example because I know there is a larger chance of
action, violence and bad language. If it was rated a “PG” they could
loose some of the younger teen audience and would have to censor some
of the action and violence.
In conclusion I thought the remake was successfully done,
incorporating elements of action, crime, light comedy and suspense all
into one to make an enjoyable film which shouldn’t have offended too
many of the old fans. Personally, I preferred the soundtrack in the
‘03 version as it added more to the feel of the film. The
mise-en-scene was very effective, the settings in both were believable
and the plots fitted well. The acting was of a high standard in both
and Charlie Crocker seemed to mature over the gap from a womanising,
cocky individual into a team leader who had gained everyone’s respect.
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