This modern remake of a British classic film has American corporate sponsorships written all over it. Firstly, there is only the beginning sequence of the film shown in Italy, and its not even Turin. its Venice!!! Thats half a country away!

Secondly, the film has no pinache, cajones, etc. (obvious Italian stereotypes there). Its not the kind of film you would see time and time again. Admittedly, I liked the performances played by Mos Def (in the upcoming Be Kind Rewind film) and Seth Green (comedian, Family Guy and other cartoon voices) who are more often seen as the kind of actors playing the 50s "Gee-Jolly-Gazoodles Mr Man!" version of a sidekick. But certain aspects, such as the inclusion of a commonly seen nemesis on Charlies part, and the getaway in what are now underpowered vehicles compared to what may have been more suitable in my eyes (Humvee, gunship, tank maybe?.)

The stunts, although incredibly unlikely as they are, do look somewhat impressive. The second team SFX guys really pulled it off with a helicopter in a parking lot, and blowing the road from udnerneath a gold-laden truck.

I do not detest this film. I am regularily a fan of Edward Norton, Mark Wahlberg and Seth Green. But these were definitely not there greatest films to date.