Big Deal on Madonna Street

This 1950s Italian criminal caper comedy classic is perhaps best described to America's modern audiences as a low-tech Oceans 11. Played by an all-star pretty boy cast, the bumbling amateur thieves are believable, simpatico characters. Their aim, set on a pawn shop safe, is easily shaken by women, food, and poor planning. As the storyline progresses it becomes clear that these are not hardened criminals but lazy, childish men who prefer playing an absurd, delinquent game - even if it is likely to amount to nothing - over a day or hour of real, honest work - a well known attitude staple of Italian culture. Through the adventures of the protagonists' planning, relationships are created and the men's ineptitude as swindlers is highlighted - but, of course, the deal must go down. Big Deal on Madonna Street is a light and fun watch, a must see for criminal comedy enthusiasts.

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3 out of 5
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Plot: 3
Imagery: 3
Originality: 3
Soundtrack: 2
Overall: 3