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Summary: Best in 2001
Review: George Clooney and Brad Pitt are just wondeful.
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Summary: The bigegst caper is the plot to thin your wallet.
Review: Ocean's Eleven (Steven Soderbergh, 2001)Soderbergh, coming off two films that everyone but me seemed to like, returned to the big screen to helm a "remake" of Rat Pack wunderfilm Ocean's Eleven. George Clooney was heard to say that the remake, in fact, had nothing in common with the original but the name, and he couldn't have been more right. It takes a little stretching and a lot of devil's advocate-playing, but if you look at Soderbergh's creation as its own film and don't try to compare it to the vastly superior original, you can have a good time for the hundred and fourteen minutes plus assorted commercials and previews you'll be in the theater. The plot bears a strikingly similar resemblance to the original-- Danny Ocean pulls together eleven guys to rob a bunch of casinos in Las Vegas. The number of casinos has changed from five to three (thus allowing 1.8 more guys per casino. Jeez, what a ripoff!), and the band of merry men have gone from Ocean's old wartime paratrooper unit to a loose collection of professional thieves. But then, security in 2001 is a whole lot more stringent than it was in 1960, so the original caper would have been impossible to pull off. Oh, well. Can't win 'em all. Once you've changed the premise, everything else goes its own way. Julia Roberts reprises Angie Dickinson's original role as Danny Ocean's wife, but Roberts has a much, much larger part in this film than Dickinson did in the original-- in fact, she's dating the guy (Andy Garcia) who owns the casinos that the guys plan to knock over. There's nothing here that's too terribly surprising, and the twist at the end, while nicely delivered, doesn't even have the punch of the ending of Heist, much less the last line of the original film, which is a twist ending right up there with that of The Usual Suspects. Still, despite a pedestrian script and Soderbergh's usual "just act as if I'm not here-- no, really" directing style, a high-power cast makes it an enjoyable two hours. Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Elliott Gould, and a really-not-aging-well-at-all Carl Reiner head the band of thieves, and the less-known members of the band of merry men (including Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, and the seemingly-ubiquitous Bernie Mac) prove, within the boundaries of the script, that they do have what it takes to stand in the glare of all this A-list talent and still be seen. The real treasure though, as he is in any movie in which he makes an appearance, is Andy Garcia. Despite looking rather like a Baldwin Brother, fear not; Garcia's got all the talent the collective Baldwins think they have, and it oozes from him every time he makes one of his big screen appearances. He gets a whole lot less screen time than Clooney, Pitt, and Damon, but that makes the time he does spend up there that much more enjoyable. Catch the matinee and you won't feel too ripped off. ** 1/2
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Summary: An amazing movie that should win movie of the year
Review: I am not a man who gives a movie 5 stars because i like it, I gave it 5 because thats what it is. The movie that outdoes all movies of the fall and most of the winter lineup (Lord of The Rings is the only movie it is even tied with.) With complete star power, a funny and einstein smart oscar winning script, powerful and eccentric acting, and a plot that is smart and just plain original. The original only gets 3 stars from me, it was too mediocre, this was only an amazing movie because of not only everything i mentioned, but Steven Soderberg, the best director of today in my opinion. The ending is too good to be true... Anyways, read on the Amazon.com Main Ocean's Eleven(2001) page for the plot. Just remember what I have told you, listen to no one else who give it anything less than 5 stars. Only listen to poeple who only give great reviews that are only perfect, they have their reasons and those reasons are greater and reasonable than anyone who even dismisses this movie like the worst ever made, and of course, they can't have reasons, there are none, you can only love this movie, see it! Trust me, you will have your reasons as well.
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Summary: Great!
Review: This movie was a refreshing change from many others that have been released as of late. There was no sex and no death, but it still carried itself well without such scenes. The subtleties are many and varied, giving the movie depth. The dialogue was tight and smooth keeping the movie's fast pace flowing. The sleek, sophistication of the movie was a flashback to the movies of old, which, I believe, kept many younger viewers from getting its full essense. They didn't understand the foundation on which it so firmly stood. The star power was magnificent and each carried their part well with a full understanding of their character's attitude. Though a remake, it is sleekly modernized to appeal to many of today's audiences. This movie has it all, leaving the viewer entertained. The director's purpose was to create a movie for pure enjoyment, and therefore this movie challenges no stereotypes nor does it turn the world on its ear. It is simply a story well-told, and it was breath of fresh air.
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Summary: This is not just a movie for the guys!
Review: When I went to go see OCEAN'S 11, I saw that there were lots of other women and girls seeing it (like me). Perhaps it was because four major hotties star in the film such as George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Andy Garcia (ooh...we must be in heaven! Julia Roberts is sooo lucky!). But getting back to the film, this was a remake of a '60s classic by the same title starring Frank Sinatra. I didn't see the original, but I heard from many people that this version was better than the original. OCEAN'S 11 is about an ex-con named Danny Ocean (Clooney) who is released out of jail and decides to get back into the business of robbing. He meets up with Rusty Ryan (Pitt), who teaches celebrities how to play poker in casinos. Danny tells Rusty his plan, and gets him involved. His plan is to rob big casinos in Las Vegas like the MGM Grand and the money will be worth about $150 million. But they can't do this alone, so they hire 9 other guys who are willing to risk their lives for the $150 million, which they all plan to share. The 9 other guys involved in this plan include Matt Damon, Bernie Mac, Casey Affleck, and Scott Caan. They also have to get past the MGM Grand owner, Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia), and Danny tries to get his ex wife, Tess Ocean (Julia Roberts) back, because she is dating Benedict. OCEAN'S 11 is full of surprises, twists, and turns. The acting by the entire allstar cast is absolutely superb and flawless. Steven Soderbergh managed to pull it all off and did a great job with the directing. The script is brilliant, original, and clever. Easily one of the best motion pictures of the year. The special effects are pretty cool and high tech, too. It's all fun and pure entertainment! This was a great movie. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Ocean's Eleven
Review: Ocean's Eleven is a retake of the older 1960 film. In this movie, George Clooney (Daniel Ocean) decides after getting out of jail to rob a big casino, the Bellagio. His partner-in-crime Brad Pitt (Rusty) helps him in the job. They get together a group of 11, including Matt Damon, and work to make the best robbery plan ever. But when Rusty and the gang realizes that Daniel is robbing the Bellagio because his ex- wife is dating the owner, they part with him. Will these 11 people get their money without getting caught?
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Summary: Nothing special...except the cast
Review: There is not much to say about this movie. It definitely did not live up to the expectations created by the all-star cast and all the media hype behind it. It was not a bad movie, but there was nothing special whatsoever about the movie. It is a generic movie. If you're a drooling fan of any of the stars, or want to see the all-star cast interacting, then you'll want to see it for sure. Otherwise, take it or leave it.
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Summary: Don't be too critical of the plot
Review: If you go into this movie expecting to be entertained you will not be disappointed. Ocean's 11 is a very enjoyable movie, full of very cool ( and very sexy ) guys doing impossible stunts without breaking a sweat.
There is only one disappointing part of this movie = Julia Roberts. generally i like her movies but she is horrible in this one. Its not her fault, her lines in this movie are just dumb. She is portrayed as a weak, easily manipulated woman, which is a step down after roles like Erin B. I recommend this movie only don't be too critical of the plot
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Summary: Great caper!
Review: The visual quality of this film and the great heist make it well worth the $8. Carl Reiner's performance is also a lot of fun!
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Summary: A definite classic come to life!
Review: They got this one right!! the cast was a superb blend of talent and finess. I have not seen anything like this in years!! The cinematography was perfect, the plot was simple and sound. Not a single hole in it. I laughed so hard in a lot of places and other places I was shocked and appalled cause I was startled and caught off guard. Clooney, when he first came out in ER I hated the man. He didn't win me over in "The Peacekeeper" or whatever that movie was. Yet with his release of "Three Kings" he showed his talent finally. With "Ocean's 11" he simply took control and yet he wasn't the dominant personality. Brad Pitt, awesome job with his delivery. Matt Damon, if I must comment on him then most of you have no clue who he is but he was good as always. Andy Garcia, sweet delivery. Julia Roberts as always lights up the screen with that smile and her breath-taking looks. Yet her added style didn't go unnoticed. I stand applaud the cast, crew and director of "Ocean's 11". You made a great movie that if I could I would sit and watch it for hours (well maybe thats exagerating) but you guys did wonderful!! This is a definite must see movie and when it comes out on DVD it will be in my house the day after.
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