Mark Wahlberg, Jason Statham and Charlize Theron Team Up in a Slick Heist Thriller

F. Gary Gray's 2003 remake of The Italian Job updates the 1969 British caper with a star-studded cast led by Mark Wahlberg, Jason Statham and Charlize Theron. Charlie Croker survives a betrayal by Steve Frazelli that kills his mentor John Bridger, then assembles a crew — Handsome Rob (Jason Statham), "Nappster" (Seth Green), "Left-Ear" (Mos Def) and Stella Bridger (Charlize Theron) — to steal back millions in gold and settle the score.

The film shifts the tone from the original's comic, Turin-set caper to a more modern Los Angeles thriller, trading mid-century wit for technological sleight of hand. Hacking and traffic manipulation become central tools, while visual nods to the 1969 picture remain; John Bridger's legacy casts a solemn shadow and Stella's role as a gifted safecracker gives the remake emotional weight and a fresh perspective.

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