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Summary: Crime does pay!
Review: Well who of us can say they are the supercool Clooney, who not once but twice walks free in a tux. This 'rat pack' style high speed casino heist is a roller coster plot, leaving you hung out in the open till the very end. Co-starring a swave Pitt. as his right hand man there seems there is nothing these two can't steal even a womans heart. This is definatly a must have for your collection!
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Summary: Just classy, and smooth
Review: This one is just simply enjoyable. It has a stellar plot which amuses and captivates throughout and keeps you on the edge of your seat. With an all-star cast and a smooth soundtrack, it's just cool. Don't bother with any deep meaning, but it could just be the most enjoyable couple of hours you'll have in a cinema for a long time...
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Summary: Steven Soderbergh- Director and Magician
Review: Is Steven Soderbergh the most entertaining director working in mainstream film? If not, he certainly is the most effective. Wonder-kid Soderbergh, not yet 40 at the time of this writing, made his first film back in 1989, "Sex, Lies, and Videotape." The production of that film is now made of legend(He wrote the movie during an eight-day drive to Hollywood on legal pads), and is today considered, by many critics, one of the first films to usher in the American independent era that dominated the 1990's. After the smash hit of "Sex, Lies"(It won the Palme d' Or at Cannes), Sodbergh quickly returned behind the camera and continued to release films almost on a yearly basis throughout the 90's. Some of them were well received by critics and audiences("King of the Hill" is one of the great film of the 1990's)and others were not(I could have done without the murky "Kafka). Regardless, Soderbergh has never made a boring film, and he is one of dwindling number of younger directors who has a respect for the medium both as a historical institution and as an art form. It wasn't until 1998 that he hit his ultimate peak and, the beautiful thing about it, he has not slowed down since. Within the last 4 years, he has released the neo-noir "Out of the Past"(also with Clooney), "The Limey"(an undisputed gem), and two film with social commentary, "Erin Brockovich" and "Traffic"(The film that gave him Best Director at the Oscars). Now comes the remake of the 1960 not so classic, "Ocean's 11". When I first heard about the project, I thought I would be disapointed. I believed, at the time, that it would be one of those films, like so many in the past, where the film collapses on its own star power(big egos working against each other=bad movie). What I thought was going to be a failure ended up being the most surprisingly fun movie of 2001. With the exception of "Memento" and "Mullholand Drive", I can't thing of a film in 2001 that gave me such an exhilarating ride. The premise of the plot is not complicated. Danny Ocean, played by possibly the most natural actor working today, George Clooney, gets out of prision on a prior charge, and quickly gathers a group of his fellow criminals to pull a heist in a Casino owned and operated by Andy Garcia(Untouchables). Clooney's group include characters played by Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Scott Caan and Carl Reiner. What is complicated, on initial glance, in the method and plan Ocean and his friends reveal in their attempts to steal money from the Casino vault. What makes the film a triumph, is the ease in which Soderbergh directs the details of the heist. There was not one moment in this movie where I felt lost or did not know what was going on during this elaborate plan. That is a huge credit to Soderebergh who directs a film about a casino heist as natural as a person taking a breath. Ultimately, the greatest thing about Ocean'11 is that its so much more about than simply a casino heist. It's about Clooney and his swagger which echos Sinatra; it's about Brad Pitt's confidence and his brilliant display of top notch suits; it's about Vegas and the cool vibes that surround that desert town; it's about one of the greatest introductory scenes of a character I've seen in a long time(check out Matt Damon's entrance set to blues music); it's about the guy winning the girl; it's about great "old time" actors making welcoming appearances(Carl Reiner). It's about a director, with such vision, who has "kicked back" and has made a party of a movie.
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Summary: Good Movie, Good Plot, Great Cast
Review: Ocean's Eleven was a very good movie. I have not been fortunate enough to see the original so my review is based on this movie standing as an original work and not comparing it. The way they introduce the charachters is amusing. It slides into the plot pretty quickly. There are a couple of points in the movie where u might glance at the time, however those are towards the end of the movie. All of the actors seemed to work very well on screen and while i thought that the screen might be bursting with too much talent, such was not the case. I'm willing to bet the actors had a great time filming the movie because it sure was fun and definitly is a movie that should be in any dvd owners collection.
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Summary: Great Entertainment
Review: Although Ocean's Eleven won't be winning any Oscars anytime soon, it was extremely entertaining. The chemistry between all of the cast members is great and makes it a very fun film to watch. Also plenty of gorgeous eye candy for the ladies!
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Summary: YAY!
Review: Hurrah for Steve Sodderbegh! This movie was awsome! I loved it! I can't wait for it to come out on video! You have to see it, it was so cool! A must see!
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Summary: Amazing movie
Review: First, I would like to say that I have never seen the orignal "Ocean's eleven" with the rat pack, but I didn't let that discourage me when I saw this movie. Also, I have never been a big fan of any of the big names in this movie (George Cloony, Matt Daemon, Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts) but in this movie, they all seem to shine. The story in this movie is amazing, a bank heist unlike any before. All under the leadership of Danny Ocean (George Cloony) these 11 people (hence the name of the movie) must break into a casino on one of the biggest and busiest nights, hoping to steal millions upon millions of dollars. All of the actors work well together throughout the movie, and when it comes down to the end, there is such a twist, that I doubt anyone would be able to see it coming. This movie is definately worth the money, and even after you see the ending, it has a replay value so you can go back and see what you missed. But all in all, the movie is great, and will easily pass an hour or two of boredom.
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Summary: The Best Movie In A Long Time!
Review: Ocean's 11 was a very excellent film! This movie has all the ingredients such as comedy, suspense,and action! Mainly I went to see this movie because of Mr. Pitt. But during the movie, I found myself amazed at how good Pitt and Clooney acted as a team. If you have seen this movie, you have to watch every thing or you are liable to miss something. Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, and the others gave stellar performances in this classy, entertaining work. It's really ashame Hollywood doesn't produce more entertainig films like this . If you haven't seen this movie, I've got three words to say: GO SEE IT! Trust me you won't regret it!
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Summary: The movie of all movies!!!!!
Review: This movie was absolutely great. I loved every minute of it. Never having seen the original with the RAT PACK, I could tell that it would stand out on it's own. With the gorgeous George Clooney and Brad Pitt to the talented Don Cheadle(with a irish accent), not to mention the comic genius of Bernie Mac, Carl Reiner, and Elliot Gould. I couldn't help but love it. Plus Julia Roberts and Matt Damon, who could ask for anything more. To bring together the different talents to see just how their minds work together is amazing to watch through out the entire movie. It might not be action packed but there are a lot of laughs to be had.
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Summary: Better Than the Original
Review: Soderbergh made the perfect caper flick. Caper flicks all follow the same format -- there's one big scene where, in order for the heist to work, everybody has to do every little thing exactly right and at the exact time. Ocean's 11 ups the ante. Every scene is the One Big Scene. If you like your thrillers sexy, stylish, witty, and fun, then don't miss this movie.
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