Review of Ocean's Eleven (2001) by Joe C — 10 Jan 2015
A Baby-smooth, expertly crafted escapism that came along at a time when American moviegoers desperately needed it, Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's Eleven may have been yet another heist caper flick, but beneath all the banter, slick action, and rakish good looks, it reminded us why there are so many heist movies: Because when they're done right, they're pure, unadulterated fun.
And make no mistake, this Ocean's is done right -- with Soderbergh directing a crackerjack Ted Griffin script, and a cast so aglow with Hollywood heavyweights that Damon was just another name alongside George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts, it gave audiences a pleasantly high-octane jolt of good old-fashioned glitz and glamour.
Slick, suave and cooler than a penguin's knackers, Soderbergh's starry update of the Rat Pack crime caper not only outshines its predecessor, but all the lights of The Strip combined.
This review of Ocean's Eleven (2001) was written by Joe C on 10 Jan 2015.
Ocean's Eleven has generally received very positive reviews.
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