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Summary: Fun Hip Ensamble Caper Comedy
Review: Talk about your perfect remake. Take a swinging Rat Pack comedy from the 60s, bring in a crop of Hollywood's hottest leading men (Clooney, Pitt, Damon), add timeless Hollywood funny men (Carl Reiner, Elliot Gould), one of Hollywood's slickest actors for the villian (Andy Garcia), and Hollywood's It Girl (Julia Roberts), add the amazing director Steven Soderbergh, and you have a winner of a movie! The script is fun and freeflowing throughout, and it is obvious from the film how much fun the actors had making it (which Soderbergh should be proud of, given the number of stars he had on his hands). The camerawork is superb and Soderbergh's quick cuts and often frantic pacing help to enhance the fun fast-paced rhythm and tempo of the film. The jazzy score adds to this tempo as well. As for the DVD, while there is not much in the way of behind-the-scenes extras, the commentary track, which features Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Andy Garcia, is fun to listen to and enhances the movie experience. Defiantely worth owning, as it was one of the best films of 2001.
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Summary: Great adaptation of the original!
Review: This movie is a remake of the Original Ocean's Eleven which starred the Rat Pack. I think it was better than the first, although that's just personal opinion.This movie is funny, smart, hip, modern, and entertaining with a dream cast: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Andy Garcia, Bernie Mac, Carl Reiner, Elliot Gould, Casey Affleck, and more... Danny, a convicted thief, (Clooney) has just been parolled. But he doesn't even have a change of clothes on before he's plotting his next job. He gets together the crew of a lifetime to pull of a job that has NEVER before been sucessfully accomplished - They are going to rip off TWO Las Vegas Casino's and walk out the front doors with the money in their hands! -(and hopefully, if things go according to plan, Danny will win back his ex-wife -Julia Roberts- also) Full of great humor, and cool stunts! You'll love this movie! I recommend it for everyone! The special features:
HBO Behind the Scenes documentary
Two Audio commentaries (one with Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, and Brad Pitt... the other with the director and the screenwriter)
Soundtrack
Theatrical Trailers
French and English audio
English, French, and Spanish subtitles DVD-Rom features:In or Out? Challenge cuts you in on the caper
Link to the original theatrical website
log in to future online events The movie runs about 117 minutes long.
Rated PG13
Rating: 
Summary: Good idea
Review: Leading men of the moment, a top female actor together for a glitzy, swell heist in sin city. Smooth dialogue from bad guys ya love and the good guy who is really bad gets it in the end. Good but not great. Everyone's in on the joke and that's what makes it easier to watch the second time. People rob casinos for the same reason they rob banks, that's where the money is. The same holds true for big name actors working together, that's where the money is, but unfortunately not where the best movies are made.
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Summary: A rainbow of stars fill the Ocean here
Review: Take a solid script--after all, this movie has been done--update it to fit the current culture, cast the movie FULL of bona fide stars and bada bing, you have a hit film. This was a no-brainer. Clooney, Pitt, Roberts, and Damon alone could have carried the film. Add Garcia, Cheadle, Mac, and company and you have a serious hitter. And the movie shows that. It certainly reflects all of the collective talent that went into the making of the film. NICE
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Summary: Simply Stupifiying
Review: Ocean's Eleven tells the story of one of the best fantasies today. To rob three Las Vegas casinos without anyone finding out and outsmarting the person you are stealing from while you are right next to him. Johnny Ocean assembles a team of his buddies to rob three casinos, especially the casino that belongs to a jerk that isn't considered one of Johnny's best friends. The whole movie is a maze of twists and turns so when you think you understand what is going on, you don't. If you try to figure it out the first time, you are going to miss half the movie while you are trying to tie it all together. This movie is pretty serious but it does cause some laughter with the antics of the guys in the group that is sure to make you at least chuckle. The urge to watch this movie every week or so is not there because once you understand the plot after watching it a few times, it loses it's novelty. It is a good movie to watch after you have let it collect dust on the shelf for a while. Not really pinned as a party movie, it is a good movie to show when it is just you and a couple of friends. Most people that I have watched Ocean's Eleven with or discussed it with have enjoyed it, but I have learned recently there are some that absolutely hate the movie. In my opinion it is a must have and a must see.
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Summary: Surprisingly good.
Review: At first you wouldn't suspect this movie would be any good but..
It is directed well, good plot, good characters... except perhaps the harelipped Julia Roberts that in my opinion had no business being in this movie. The actors are enjoying working together on this movie and it shows, Bernie Mac is not dissapointing in this movie, although he doesn't get much time on camera..., Clooney's acting is superb, he was born to be 'Danny Ocean', Matt Damon puts out a nice performance... what can I say, everyone seems to have a good time acting together..
A movie you'll want to watch over and over again. There's a light, comical flow throughout the movie with many witty comments that keep you interested throughout and a touch of sophistication.
Not a hard core heist movie like Ronin or The Score for example, but something more relaxed..
Worth the money, in my opinion.
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Summary: BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!!!!!!!
Review: This is my favorite movie of all times! Best cast, best plot, best sets, best everything!!! Definitely a must-buy movie! The complexity to which you can look into with this movie is amazing! It's the classic steal money from someone richer movie, but with twists! Set in Las Vegas, two long-time friends (Brad Pitt and George Clooney) find 9 other people to help them rob a major casino because it's owned by an ass-hole (Andy Garcia). This movie is appropriate for all ages (I believe) and has great morals. A perfect movie.
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Summary: An all star cast, for an all star movie!
Review: With stars such as George Cloony, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts and Matt Damon, this film drew cinema-goers to the film in hoards, and it was worth it.
The plot, Cloony plays Daniel Ocean, who fresh out of prison, has a plan. He wants to rob, not one, but 3 casinos in Las Vegas. With the help of his right-hand man Rusty (Brad Pitt), they collect together a group of 9 others, including Elliot Gould as the finacial backer and Bernie Mac as the insider.
They target Terry Benidict's casinos, who is played superbly by Andy Garcia. Benedict also happens to be dating Tess (Julia Roberts), who is Dannys' ex-wife.
We watch as they prepare, and pull off, the robbery, in a way so complicated it took me 3 viewings to fully understand, but in a way if you understand or not doesn't matter.
All the starts shine in this film, Benedict fully comes off as the bad guy, despite him being the one being robbed, because as Matt Damon once said
"Everyone wants to see Vegas get taken."
All I can say? Roll on Oceans 12 - The sequel coming soon!
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Summary: The movie to watch to make up for all the bad ones
Review: This movie has it all. I would like to hit on the major ones. First off just the cast list itself is incredible. The movie boasts such amazing and credible actors including Brad Pitt, Gerorge Clooney, Matt Damon, Carl Reiner, Andy Garcia, and Julia Roberts just to mention a few. Such an incredible cast and all exact for their roles. Everyone fits naturally into their roles. With such a perfect cast that all respect each other as professionals, you are able to get further in to this movie. When you know that people have had a great time filming the movie you cann relax and just enjoy its beauty. This movie grabs you right from the beginning and does not let go of you until the credits being to role. The script is excellent, some amazing work by Ted Griffen. Steven Soderburgh does amazing things with the camera work. What other directors will capture in 3 shots he can get in 1 and it works beautifully with the movie. The costumes are perfect and fit exactly with each character. Just by looking at their outfits it tells you something about their character which adds even more to the movie. Even the way they portray Las Vegas is enitsing. Vegas in this movie is the vegas we all wish it was. This movie gives you Las Vegas as very glamorous and shiny, which brings an interesting cadence to the movie. But most importantly, this movie has the greatest soundtrack I have ever heard which adds so much to the scenes.
Here are the stakes 160 million dollars from the 3 most powerful casinos in Las Vegas. 11 of the worlds greatest con artists. One ruthless owner of all three casinos (Andy garcia), 1 wildcard (Julia Roberts,) and hundreds of things that could go wrong. This remake does the original all the justice it deserved and more. When the final scene ends you will be begging for more, because it is such a beautiful movie that is so well cast, well written, and well filmed. The good news? You only have to wait a year and a half for the next one.
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Summary: Yeah
Review: Awesome, smart, fun! And great actors! George Clooney! Brad Pitt! Matt Damon! Julia Roberts! I love them all. Wonderful movie for any mood.
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