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Summary: Terrific fun
Review: This might not be a perfect or profound film, but I'm giving it 5 stars just because I found it to be so entertaining. I never saw the original Sinatra film upon which this is based, but I do know that this is a highly amusing crime story in which we end up voting for the crooks who are trying to pull off a daring casino robbery. They are a motley assortment, these eleven rogues, and it is wonderful to see how each contributes as the ingenious robbery unfolds. Timing is everything in such a story, and there are moments when you are hanging on the edge of your seat waiting to see if anything will go wrong, and if so, how it can be overcome. Brad Pitt is especially good as a cool, dashing criminal, and George Clooney works well as a suave ringleader. Andy Garcia also makes for an excellent casino owner, smooth and slimy. Overall, a light and enjoyable movie, full of interesting twists.
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Summary: Where was the talent?
Review: There is a reason why the original version is called a "classic." Classics SHOULD not be tampered with and someone in Hollywood told the cast of the terrible remake that they could act. Don't waste your time or money! The acting is the worst i've ever seen. You can see why these so-called actors will never make it on the stage. I'm sorry to say that there is not one redeaming factor about this film,,,,sorry,,,i take that back. You could use the DVD as a coaster for your coffee cup.
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Summary: I LOVED this movie! Far better than the original.
Review: When I saw this in the theatre for the third time, I immediately went home and pre-ordered the DVD. I so enjoyed the film that I took friends to see it. When the DVD finally arrived, I was enchanted all over again with TWO commentaries and other extras. I recommend this DVD most highly.
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Summary: SAD....REALLY A PITIFUL VIEWING
Review: I can't believe Pitt, Roberts and Clooney stooped to this type of acting. It just goes to show if you're a top name movie actor, it doesn't matter what the contents/plot of the script, people will flock to watch because of the names involved. I rented the movie, so all I lost was the video rental fee.
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Summary: Shallow "Ocean" Needs More Depth.
Review: Steven Soderbergh adds a stylishly slick film to his roster with this re-make of the 1960 rat-pack Frank Sinatra outing. ................ Although the cast was terrific, with dialogue sharply delivered by top billing box office stars, as well as veterans Carl Reiner and Elliot Gould in amusing roles, something is missing within. That something is true character development. Despite all the aforementioned positives, this missing element takes away a dimension from the story. Who are these people? Roberts was married to Clooney before he was sent to prison, but I couldn't find the emotion between them until the very end of the film. There didn't seem to be much fire between Roberts and Andy Garcia's elusive, cold and non-descript character either. Garcia is a favorite of mine, but he doesn't shine with his usual warm, emotional performance here. ................. Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt? I never really got a good idea of any of them. So, despite the fantastic ensemble cast, exciting Vegas atmosphere, intriguing premise and Soderbergh's expert direction, this "Ocean..." left me somewhat dry. ............... While "Ocean's 11" is a movie that will certainly entertain you fleetingly as you view it, the desired effect while we watch, it's not one I'd see again and again. There are films that you know you can view repeatedly without tiring of them, and then some where you say, once IS enough. In my opinion, "Ocean's 11" falls into the latter category. ................ For me, character development is an important factor that makes a film realistic and believable, but if it is not integral for your enjoyment, I would not hesitate to recommend you catch this wave once too, at least for the positives it DOES have going for it.
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Summary: Good entertainment
Review: Daniel Ocean(Clooney) is a thief which has been released from prision on parole and plans to rob 3 of the best casinos in Las Vegas owned by his ex-wife boyfriend.So he teams with 11 specialists to take the $150 millions that have the casino vault. With great effects and having helped with Ocean's men they finally get the money first conning Terry Benedict. After expending 6 months back in prision Danny goes with Tess after her lost interest in Terry. Good plot.
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Summary: Stupid movie lacking depth and plot
Review: This was as shallow of a movie that I have ever seen. There is like no plot, no charachter development, a tons of cameos of great actors just cutting their pay check and dialogue that is about as witty as a cook out party, i.e., allot of hot air and nothing gets said and most people are this shallow so they find the movie to witty and intelligent. Not Recommended.
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Summary: An excellent movie. Good for repeat viewings.
Review: Director Steven Soderbergh is the king of Hollywood hip. His movies are almost always smart and entertaining, and "Oceans 11" is no different. The movie stars George Clooney as an ex-convict who plots to rob three of Las Vegas's largest casinos. The reasons are two-fold: Bucketloads of money are at stake, of course; more significantly, however, there's the revenge factor -- Clooney's ex-wife, played by Julia Roberts, is dating the casinos' villainous owner, played by Andy Garcia. Clooney assembles a who's-who of the bank robbery world to accomplish the mission. The movie's got plenty of twists and turns, as well as sprinkles of humor throughout. Bottom line? It's one of those fun, Friday night popcorn movies with a little "adultness" here and there... It's not Soderbergh's most serious work, but it wasn't meant to be. Buy it.
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Summary: Soderbergh does it again!
Review: just when you though mr. soderbergh stopped making classics, he makes this. Ocean's 11 brings everything. Action comedy, even a little bit of drama. All 11 actors bring comedy to the silver screen. George clooney is great as Danny Ocean( probably his best acting to date). I hope to see great things from soderbergh
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Summary: New & Improved In Every Way!
Review: This updated version of "Ocean's Eleven" does not disappoint!! The plot is incredibly well-written, the directing is amazing and the acting is top-notch. Each time I saw the film on the big screen (twice) and now also on dvd (a few times), I couldn't help but get drawn into the clever scheme developed by George Clooney's character, Daniel Ocean, to rob THREE Las Vegas casinos. The suspense builds with each roll of the dice, so to speak, and doesn't let up until the very end. As for the dvd itself, there are lots of special features like a running commentary by Brad Pitt, Matt Damon & Andy Garcia, and a behind-the-scenes documentary. So even if you think that you'll get bored watching this a couple of times, there's always more to see on this dvd. Definitely worth buying and viewing (and I don't say that about just any dvd)!
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