The film proved a success upon its release, earning critical acclaim amongst critics for the performances by Caine and Coward, the film's reflection of British culture from the period, and the climactic car chase. The Italian Job became a cult symbol of British filmography and was ranked favourably in the top 100 British films by the British Film Institute. Several elements became symbolic cult features, including the cliffhanger ending, [4] [5] and Caine's famous line about only blowing the doors off. Caine reflects on an exceptional life on and off stage and shares pertinent advice and poignant observations in a dishy and anecdotal rumination. Caine's pithy but passionate counsel can be applied to nearly any situation. Gracious, generous, and humble, this consummate professional is a generous advocate for creating a fulfilling and contented life."— Booklist Bhushan, Nyay (23 November 2010). "India to Remake 'The Italian Job' ". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018 . Retrieved 11 July 2018. This is the 3rd biography book by Michael Caine. I know I read one previously a few years ago and enjoyed it.

Adams, Stephen (23 January 2009). "Cliffhanger climax to The Italian Job solved after 40-year wait". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022 . Retrieved 11 July 2018. I had a better idea': writer's original finish for 'Italian Job". The Independent. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022 . Retrieved 1 September 2019. Since 2000, there have been two remakes of the film. The first was released in 2003 and also called The Italian Job, set in Los Angeles and starring Mark Wahlberg as Charlie Croker. It features Donald Sutherland as John Bridger, played as more of a father figure to Croker. It employs the updated Mini Cooper for a chase towards the end. An official Bollywood remake of the 2003 film, called Players, was released in 2012. [35] The artwork Hang On A Minute Lads, I've Got A Great Idea by Richard Wilson on the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England.

One thing is certain Sir Michael Caine is still very much a busy actor even only because Christopher Nolan does employ him on a very regular basis, most famously as Alfred the butler in the Dark knight trilogy. Now in his 85th year, Hollywood legend Michael Caine shares wisdom and stories from his remarkable career in this "engrossing" memoir that "shines with positive energy" ( Library Journal, starred review).

A British icon, hugely respected, knighted in 1992, with a load of nominations and awards, it is all the more impressive given he was destined to follow his father into fish mongering after his early life in Elephant and Castle in Southwark. He is a dedicated family man - buying his mother and brother houses with some of his earliest windfall earnings. Although I haven't read any of the others, this isn't the first time Michael Caine has written an autobiographical book. My sense is that this one is more of an addendum to his previous books, which are more straightforward autobiographies (and keep being outdated as he continues to find success in old age). It's billed and structured around different "life lessons," (specifically for prospective actors yet told in a more general sense) which run the gamut between tediously obvious and surprisingly insightful. That organizational structure can be off putting at times, as, after starting out with his pre-star early days, he constantly jumps around in time the rest of the book. At the very end the book does devolve a little too much essentially into lists of actors he's met and friends that have passed away. Even so, there are some really entertaining stories throughout, which are told with his ever-present wit and humility. At the Sage Grove Center, Lamplighter tells Frenchie that he didn’t know that children were in the bed when he set it on fire. He meant to burn Grace Mallory, not them. Lamplighter asks Frenchie why he didn’t stop him, since he was following him that night. At the Sage Grove Center, The Boys meet out front and put on nurse scrubs to sneak in. Starlight makes a hole in the fence for them to get in while Butcher, Starlight, and Hughie agree to stakeout the place. They sneak in successfully. Billy then aims his rifle a Starlight's head but ultimately refuses to pull the trigger again. Starlight then incites an argument with Butcher by asking why he hates Supes so much. She then incites him further by comparing him to Homelander, but before the two can continue they are interrupted with the arrival of Stormfront, who flies into the center. MM, Frenchie, and Kimiko kill a guard and break into the surveillance room. There, they see video screens monitoring residents, aka Supes in the making.

Sinclair, Lulu (9 January 2011). "Just The Job: Caine Classic Tops Movie Poll". Sky News. Archived from the original on 24 June 2019 . Retrieved 6 September 2019. MacGyver: 103 (Thief of Budapest)". TV.com. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 10 April 2008 . Retrieved 4 January 2009. Thief of Budapest". The MacGyver Project. 16 February 2015. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018 . Retrieved 23 July 2018. Other vehicles". The Italian Job. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022 . Retrieved 2 August 2022. By extension: To exceed some form of convention, norm, or expectation by a wide margin, to the point of obliterating those expectations and redefining the conceptual space.

Michael comes across as a hard-working, decent chap who feels grateful to have had such good fortune in his career and with his family. I was looking for something pleasant and this was a perfect audiobook for that. As part of a celebration of British culture at 2012 Summer Olympics, which were held in London, a replica of the bus was made and was exhibited balanced on the edge of the roof of The De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea. [38] The dialogue and car blowing up scene were shown at the closing ceremony. [39] The birthday celebration continues all week when Sir Michael reads a five-part adaptation of his autobiography, Blowing the Bloody Doors Off, weekdays at 07.15. Paterson, Michael (10 March 2003). "Caine takes top billing for the greatest one-liner on screen". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 24 August 2017 . Retrieved 8 February 2009.In September 2016, NBC and Paramount Television began work on a TV series inspired by the original and the remake, [40] though this never surpassed the development stage. [41] In 2001, author Matthew Field released a book The Making of The Italian Job, [42] and to celebrate 50 years since the film's release he has published a new and updated version, The Self Preservation Society. [43] Reed, Chris (2003). Complete Classic Mini 1959–2000. Croydon, UK: Motor Racing Publications. ISBN 9781899870608. a b "Caine reveals Italian Job ending". BBC News. 29 November 2008. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013 . Retrieved 11 August 2009. Field, Matthew. (2001). The making of The Italian job. Martin, Troy Kennedy, 1932-2009. London: B.T. Batsford. ISBN 0713486821. OCLC 48972127. Milloy, David (10 April 2019). "Tempus Fugit: the vehicles of The Italian Job 50 years on". influx. Archived from the original on 3 December 2020 . Retrieved 12 January 2021.

Lots of insights into life (not just the movie industry) from someone who's lived a long, difficult life and always come out smiling. Honest and compelling (and infinitely quotable), an excellent read. The Name of the Game • 2. Cherry • 3. Get Some • 4. The Female of the Species • 5. Good for the Soul • 6. The Innocents • 7. The Self-Preservation Society • 8. You Found Me Cinema: Britannia Waives the Rules". Time. 19 September 1969. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013 . Retrieved 16 October 2011. I must confess that my primary reason for reading this is that I love listening to Michael Caine and wanted to hear him talk for 7 hours. In that much the book easily fulfilled its purpose. And that is what the book is best at; Michael Caine telling star-studded anecdotes. Hollywood legend and British national treasure Sir Michael Caine, now 85, shares stories from screen and stage alongside some of the lessons and skills that life has taught him.This was a delightful memoir with life lessons and tips about the acting world sprinkled in. The content was reflective and thoughtful. I really enjoyed Michael Caine's approach to this book. I had a better idea': writer's original finish for 'Italian Job". The Independent. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022 . Retrieved 19 August 2019. This was an absolutely charming memoir by actor Michael Caine. I listened to this on audio, which Michael read himself, and it was a delight. I especially enjoyed his stories of how he got his start acting and the life lessons he's learned along the way. Of his eight chosen discs, Sir Michael’s favourite is Sinatra’s My Way, his book choice is Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead and his luxury item is a large bed with 50% goose down and 50% feather pillows. When The Boys and Starlight follow a lead to Vought's mysterious Sage Grove Center, they find one of Vought's darkest secrets - and someone even darker from their past. Meanwhile Homelander and Stormfront's relationship deepens.