7.4 | / 10 |
Users | 4.6 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
Comic caper movie about a plan to steal a gold shipment from the streets of Turin by creating a traffic jam.
Starring: Michael Caine, Noël Coward, Benny Hill, Raf Vallone, Tony BeckleyHeist | 100% |
Crime | 95% |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Action | Insignificant |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.35:1
English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 (48kHz, 16-bit)
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
French: Dolby Digital Mono
German: Dolby Digital Mono
Italian: Dolby Digital Mono
Spanish: Dolby Digital Mono
English, English SDH, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Peter Collinson’s "The Italian Job" (1969) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Paramount Pictures-UK. The supplemental features on the release include two audio commentaries; making of featurette; deleted scene; vintage promotional trailers for the film; and more. In English, with optional English, English SDH, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, and Finnish subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
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Presented in its original aspect ratio of 2.35:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Peter Collinson's The Italian Job arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Paramount Pictures-UK.
The Italian Job has been thoroughly restored and it certainly shows – there are absolutely no debris, scratches, dirt, or stains that I detected on this transfer. Additionally, contrast is excellent, clarity good and detail pleasing. This being said, certain people have already dismissed The Italian Job as yet another DNR disaster, but I disagree. Yes, some mild noise-filtering has been applied, but the Blu-ray transfer still reveals a good dose of film grain. Furthermore, if there is anything to be concerned about in terms of video quality it is actually the edge-enhancement that pops up occasionally. I personally do not think that it is overly distracting, but it is noticeable, especially on larger screens. Nonetheless, even with these minor imperfections, this is the best I have seen The Italian Job look and I see no reason why one should not consider buying this UK-produced Blu-ray disc if one is indeed a fan of the film. For the record, the main menu of the disc could be set in Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, French (Benelux), Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Finnish, and Swedish.
(Note: This is a Region-Free disc. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your player regardless of your geographical location).
There are a number of different audio tracks on this Blu-ray release - English Dolby TrueHD 5.1, English Restored Dolby Digital Mono 2.0, German Dolby Digital Mono 2.0, French Dolby Digital Mono 2.0 and Italian Dolby Digital Mono 2.0. I opted for the English Restored Dolby Digital Mono 2.0 track and later on did a few random comparisons with the English Dolby TureHD 5.1 track for the purpose of this review.
Even without a top-notch audio system, you should be able to tell that plenty of work has been done on the English Mono track. The dialog is notably clear, crisp and easy to follow. Furthermore, the balance is also very good – I did not detect any irritating audio dropouts, cracks, hissings, or pops.
The dynamic levels on the English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 are slightly better. For example, there is a bit more depth during the chase sequence (the same could be said about the collision from the very beginning of the film). On the other hand, the dialog is just as crisp and easy to follow on the English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track. For the record, Paramount Pictures-UK have provided optional English, English HOH, Danish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Finnish, and Swedish subtitles for the main feature. When turned on, they appear inside the image frame.
Commentary with screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin and Mathew Field, author of "The Making of The Italian Job" – a great, very informative commentary. The two gentlemen discuss the history of the film, what it took to get it made, how it resonated with critics and audiences, etc. With optional German, English, Spanish, French and Italian subtitles.
Commentary by producer Michel Deeley and Matthew Field, author of "The Making of The Italian Job"- a new commentary recorded for the special edition of the film. Once again, a wealth of information is supplied. With optional German, English, Spanish, French and Italian subtitles.
Self Preservation Society: Making The Italian Job – a selection of behind-the scenes episodes where many of those who were involved with the film talk about its history, legacy, appeal, style, etc. A terrific supplemental feature. With optional Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Finnish and Swedish subtitles. (1080/60i, 89 min).
Mini Adventures – a look at the history of the Mini Cooper and its appeal. Some of the key chase sequences from the film are addressed. With optional Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Finnish and Swedish subtitles. (1080/60i, 17 min)
Music Video - The Self-preservation society. (1080/60i, 4 min)
The Deleted Scene with commentary by author Matthew Field – the only deleted scene from the film is deconstructed by Matthew Field. With optional German, English, Spanish, French and Italian subtitles. (480/60i, 2 min).
Theatrical Trailer – (1080p)
Re-Release Trailer - (1080p)
It is very easy to recommend the 40th Anniversary Special Edition Blu-ray release of The Italian Job. A North American release has not even been rumored so, obviously, if you have a special place in your heart for the film, you should definitely consider adding it to your collections. Highly Recommended.
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1969
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1969
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