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Star-Studded Action Crime Classic Showcases Heist Of A Lifetime
By TeeJay Small
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At this point, heist movies have become a genre all their own, with numerous installments in the Mission: Impossible, Fast & Furious, and Oceans franchises centering around the most convoluted and foolproof robberies ever planned. One criminally underrated film, however, showcases a truly heart-thumping heist, which is sure to raise your blood pressure if you decide to stream it on Paramount+ today. The movie in question, 2003’s The Italian Job, is the perfect heist movie in my personal opinion, offering a fascinating plot, a star-studded cast, and a ton of heart.
The Italian Job
For those not familiar with the film, The Italian Job centers on a gang of misfit criminals who successfully pull off a $35 million gold heist in the movie’s opening scenes. The gang is comprised of six men with highly specialized skill sets, including a professional safecracker, a computer hacker, a stunt driver, an explosives expert, and a pair of quick-thinking fixers. After the heist, the crew meets to divide up their earnings, though one of the fixers, Steve, double-crosses the crew, shoots their beloved leader, and departs with the whole payload for himself.
One year later, the surviving members of the team are rallied by Mark Wahlberg’s Charlie Croker, along with the daughter of their former leader, Stella. As Charlie explains to each member as he slowly brings the band back together, he has located Steve in the Hollywood Hills, and plans to exact revenge for the double-cross and take back their score. I don’t want to give away too much of The Italian Job‘s plot here, but suffice it to say, Steve comes highly prepared and offers a robust security system that pushes the crew to their limits.
The Italian Job was directed by F. Gary Gray, who has famously helmed such outings as Friday, Law Abiding Citizen, Straight Outta Compton, and, speaking of the Fast & Furious franchise, 2017’s The Fate of the Furious. As stated above, Mark Wahlberg leads the cast of this star-studded film, alongside the likes of Donald Sutherland, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron, Seth Green, Jason Statham, and Yasiin Bey, who is credited under his now-defunct moniker Mos Def.
Box Office And Reception
The film grossed over $176 million worldwide against an estimated production budget of only $60 million, making it a major financial hit. Critics were mostly positive in their initial reviews of The Italian Job, though some have maligned the project as corny, overly busy, and rife with cliches.
Today, the film has a solid critic score of 72 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Personally, I think The Italian Job is about as good a heist film as you can get. It offers excellent chemistry between the ensemble of leads, a well-laid-out plot, and some truly exciting action set pieces.
Stream The Heist Movie Today
Whether you’re interested in checking out The Italian Job for the first time, or you’re just long overdue for a rewatch, the film can be streamed on Paramount+ today. While the movie may not have blown up to the heights of some of the previously mentioned franchise outings, I would argue that it holds up better over time than any Fast & Furious outing.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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