Review of Out of Sight (1998) by Gareth D — 09 Mar 2009

[i]Out of Sight[/i] is one of those rare films that can boast of having class in every department. The direction, script, cinematography, design and costumes display such an acute and almost natural flair for bringing Elmore Leonard to the screen that it should be made illegal to film any of his novels without these people.

But the acting is in a world of its own. Farina, Keaton, Rhames, Cheadle and Zahn all bring depth, comedy and intelligence to their roles. All are eclipsed, however, by the irresistable pairing of Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney.

This is the part he was born to play. His charisma is tangiable, but there is also a sense of fatalism whihc makes his character all the more compelling. Lopez proves that sexuality must also equal intelligence.

A great film that is fun to watch.