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Summary: Soderbergh so Cool
Review: One of the marks of postmodern film is fragmentation; style, visualization, writing direction, et cetera. Very often that spills over in the advertising for a movie and leaves surface moviegoers in for a shock (see Boogie Nights for example; the ads are like hip Brady Bunch episodes but the film is about the hardcore porn industry). Out of Sight sets itself apart with a convincing ad campaign that kept with the feel of the movie and brought to mind the French New Wave and European films of the '70s.Steven Soderbergh - no stranger to textured European elements in cinema - takes on Elmore Leonard's novel and brings it to a cohesive whole on the screen. He blends the talent effectively; from his nod to François Truffaut's Jules and Jim by using stop-camera photography, to choosing a good writer to handle the screenplay, to coaxing good performances out of all the key players throughout. Jack Foley (George Clooney) is a good thief. He's done time in the joint, he's street smart and always has a plan. Two years before the present story began he was in a Lompoc prison with his best friend Buddy and the hapless felon Glenn. One day Richard (Albert Brooks), a wealthy prisoner, tells Glenn that he has two million dollars in diamonds stashed in his house. At the same prison is a fighter named Snoopy (Don Cheadle) who is leaning on Richard to get some dough. Eventually they are all released and Jack, after trying to hit Richard up for a cozy job, promptly robs a bank that gets him thrown in a prison in the Everglades. Following the lead of two bumbling escapees he escapes and is met outside the prison gates by Buddy, but also there for an appointment is FBI agent Karen Sisco (Jennifer Lopez, in a trademark Leonard role of the fiesty and profane female). They nab her and load Jack in the trunk of her car with her. He gets to know Karen pretty well in their twenty-minute ride but as their rendezvous is with Glenn, something goes foul. It seems as when Jack and Buddy were talking outside the car Karen convinces the loaded Glenn to leave with the getaway car and avoid being an accessory to a crime. Jack and Buddy scram but they later learn that Glenn has had an accident that landed Karen in the hospital. She wants to see Jack again and he certainly wants to see her. Buddy has a problem with this though, as every time he commits a sin he calls his sister, who works for an evangelist, and confesses everything he has done to her. So Jack and Buddy head off for Richard's home in Detroit. Karen follows under the guise of the manhunt in the Everglades. It seems that Snoopy has set up a boxing rink in Detroit and has his eyes on the money as well; the naïve Glenn had given Snoopy a heads-up on the deal and shows up to do the job. Eventually Karen and Jack hook up and have a night of passion, both too selfish to give up what they love; Karen for enforcing the law and for Jack, breaking it. The climax is set as Snoopy, his thugs, Jack, and Buddy go to Richard's house. There is no love lost between any of these men and the only trust is between Buddy and Jack. The diamonds are found but the nexus comes when Karen confronts Jack in his vice and demands his surrender. Whether you like or dislike the ending of puffery I found it a fun ride with an excellent ensemble performance.
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Summary: Uneven and Boring
Review: Good cast wasted on unlikable characters. The confused plot loses so much energy along the way, that it almost grinds to a stop by the third act. Love angle stretches credibility. The film's resolution unsatisfying.
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Summary: Not very impressive
Review: Yeah. The movie plot is very 'shallow'. No exciting whatsoever. When I watched it, I tried to feel appreciate like people who bought this movie before me. BUT IT IS NOT THERE. I especially hate the ending because I don't understand. It is like it needs your self-imagination to end it. This is not really the purpose for me to invest on this movie. Or probably too high level for me to get it. Ask me if it is worth for this price. No way. I rate 2 stars for they get good actor (actress). The story is poor (say it one more time).
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Summary: Clooney in his sexiest role ever!!
Review: George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez really blew me away. The chemistry between them made this movie, not to mention the director and Elmore Leonard. This movie is a must-see. I watched it four times and it still amazes me. All you girls who love Clooney will surely appreciate the bathtub scene. An interesting bit of info is that some prison scenes were filmed in Baton Rouge (my hometown), at Angola State Prison.
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Summary: Goodbye Dr. Ross!!!
Review: This movie finaly figures out that Clooney can act (Batman and Robin, or One Fine Day failed to show us his good manner). This movie is not a joke, and probably one of the best ^Tarantino style^ time mixed versions. The movie`s success is guaranteed, and probably can expect a few Oscars as well.
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Summary: Great cast and believeable plot!
Review: As a fan of most George Clooney movies, I wasn't disappointed with this. He plays a street smart criminal who is, at the same time, sexy and charming! Jennifer Lopez is perfect for the beautiful US Marshall character! I've watched this movie non-stop! It's funny, sexy, and VERY intriguing! I feel downhearted for those who miss this movie! Clearly one of the best movies to come out of 1998!
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Summary: This is the way movies should leave you feeling...
Review: They always say that "Persuasion is better than force", and no movie embraces such an attitude like Out of Sight. Devoid of the garish and loud effects that pepper Bruckheimer productions, and without the frills that are inevitably added to movies, this is TRUE film. Clooney rises into a league of his own as the semi-cultured thief, and Jennifer Lopez portrays the seduced and seductive nemesis with true style. A wondeful movie experience that satisfies a niche that hasn't been filled in a long time.
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Summary: I liked it.
Review: Saw the "Out of Sight" DVD last weekend, and it was pretty good. The story was interesting, the acting was excellent, and the movie was well-written. The one thing I didn't much care for was the cinematography; the freeze-frame shots were a little distracting. Near the end it looked like a downer ending, but it turned out really well, with potential for a sequel. I enjoyed the movie, and expect you will too.
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Summary: entertainment unsurpassed
Review: lopez is lovely beyond belief. clooney is a star, in the traditional sense of the word. the directing is fine, the cinematography flawless, and the editing superb.
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Summary: Collector's edition DVD VERY worthwhile
Review: Here's one reason DVDs are the coming thing - for anyone who cares about this sort of stuff, the audio commentary by director Steven Soderburgh and writer Scott Frank is hysterically funny and indightful. They play off each other like a couple of dry, sarcastic comics. Add to that about 25 minutes of deleted scenes - best watched after seeing the film in its entirety - and you've got a DVD that provides a compelling glimpse into the creative forces that made this exceptional film.
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