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Ocean's Eleven (Widescreen Edition)
| Media: | DVD | | Directed by: | Steven Soderbergh | | Starring: | George Clooney, Brad Pitt | | Release date: | 14 September, 2004 | | List price: | $14.96 | | Our price: | $11.78 that is 21% off! |
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Ocean's Eleven (Widescreen Edition) |
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 | An "Ocean" Worth Diving Into. | | After hitting Oscar gold with both "Traffic" and "Erin Brokovitch," director Stephen Soderbergh became a bankable Hollywood filmmaker. His remake of the 1960s original, "Ocean's 11" is a hugely entertaining hesit flick that soars on the strength of its all-star cast. George Clooney stars as Daniel Ocean, who, upon release from prison, teams up with his sidekick played by Brad Pitt to orchestrate a robbery at Vegas's top three casinos, all of which are managed by their owner (Andy Garcia). Meanwhile, Ocean is trying to patch things up with his ex-wife (Julia Roberts) who is now with the owner of the very casinos he plans to rob. So, is the robbery a success or a bust? I won't spoil it for you, but the film, while lacking the deph and gravity of "Traffic," is fun to watch. Other notable players are the always-funny Bernie Mac, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Scott Caan (son of James), and Casey Affleck. I hesitated to give the DVD a 5 star rating only because it skimps on the extras. Aside from the 2 commentaries, all we get is a 15-minute fluffy documentary and a handful of trailers. Nevertheless, the movie's a real treat and gets the green light from me. |
| Ocean's Eleven (Widescreen Edition) - |  | Hollywood criminals in action! | | Clooney. Roberts. Damon. Pitt. Garcia. No, this isn't the guest list to an Oscars afterparty, it's the cast of Ocean's Eleven. Add to the list Bernie Mac, Elliot Gould, Carl Reiner and bit parts from Josh Jackson, Holly Marie Combs and Topher Grace, and you have arguably the greatest line up assembled in modern times. Give such a cast a great script, great filming locations and the best storyline in an action flick for years and you have yourself a winner! Oceans Eleven is the cover of the 1960s classic starring the original rat pack of Sinatra, Martin and Davis Jnr., and revolves around eleven guys lead by Clooney and Pitt attempting to rob three of Las Vegas' biggest casinoes, all of which share one very sophisticated money vault. A great movie, with an unmissable twist at the climax that will have you laughing at how amazing it is, and this DVD offers brilliant sound and picture quality. The extras are good, but not great, although they don't need to be, as the movie itself is one you will find yourself watching over and over. The piece on the costumes used in the film is suprisingly good, and helps you appreciate how much work goes into a Hollywood blockbuster like Ocean's Eleven. It is interesting when you watch the film again to see how much the clothes do say about the characters after learning that there is really more to dressing an actor than the average viewer thinks. A five star cast and plot makes Oceans Eleven one of the best DVDs available, and a must for any fan of action movies. |
| - Ocean's Eleven (Widescreen Edition) | | An all-around great film | | With enough star power to light Las Vegas (as long as no one's around with a pinch), Ocean's Eleven comes packed with all the action, suspense, comedy, and George Clooney a girl could want (guys, substitute 'Julia Roberts' for 'George Clooney'). George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts, and Elliot Gould, among others, make the picture sparkle with superb acting, while excellent directing from Steven Soderbergh keeps the picture down-to-earth, funny, and interesting without losing the element of suspense. The plot, based on the 1960 Rat Pack film of the same title, is equally good; the characters especially are well written and casted. The Ocean's Eleven, as well as other main characters are unique and realistic, and very well interpreted by the cast. Even the costumes used help to make the film unforgettable. Definitely a firm recommendation for anyone who likes a good movie--this one's got it all, supense, humor, and action. Just be careful while laughing on the edge of your seat; it tends to be dangerous. Intriguing movie quote: "Ted Nugent called. He wants your shirt back." |
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