Ocean's Eleven (DVD 2002)

Safe Crackers, 8 April 2005
Reviewer: "aceadrian" - See all my reviews
Its got to be said that this film is going to annoy some people due to its position as a remake of what might be considered a great film by some viewers. But the main point is, it does a good job, even if its a slightly different type of film.
The story is built around the premise that the recently released major gambling thief Daniel Ocean is building a team of 11 crack thieves all with specialist skills to pull off the greatest ever Casino robbery. The ultimate robbery that has never been conceived before. Oddly enough he builds his team, some of whom appear to be misfits and begins to plan the job.

The good thing about the story is that, unlike some others, they don't actually let you in on the whole plan, you don't know quite how the job is going to come off. Now building the details of plans forms the basis of other films, so in this one they had to fill the story with other titbits to keep you off the scent. These include the love of Oceans life and his plan to woo her back, various mishaps along the way that threaten the job and buckets of humour. Ok, its not a comedy, but when you compare it to films of its type it has more than its fair share of laughs.

One of the striking features is the way the actors work from each other, it appears obvious they enjoyed themselves and it shines through. The quick punchy nature of the dialogue, the timing and the body language are beyond these actors to mimic if it had not been enjoyable.

Its a great film not to have to concentrate on too much, you can pick up at various points and not miss too much, its also one that can be watched more than once without losing too much appeal, I think you might pick up on new gags on the second viewing for instance.

Enjoyed the first two films a great deal but thought they had run out of ideas for the last one. I thought they could have had a better plot in the last film,(they did have one of the biggest male stars in Hollywood in the third)but I think the producers sat around a table just throughing ideas about and then not having found a good idea, they put all the ideas in a big hat and picked lots of ideas out and said "That will do, lets make a film." But all in all quite a bad trio of films, I would give it a 7 out of 10.

STEVEN SODERBERGH BRILLIANCE!! WHAT A CAST - CLOONEY, PITT, ROBERTS, DAMON, GARCIA,.......TO NAME BUT A FEW. AND WHAT A LOCATION!! FULL OF TWISTS THAT YOU DON'T EXPECT, PURE GENIUS STORYLINE. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR YOUR COLLECTION.

I have to say, I was taken in by the hype of this film, expecting it to be as good as, but failing, all the other George Clooney films that I have watched. Don't get me wrong, I am glad I watched it, but it isn't one of those films that I would think at the end, 'I must watch that again sometime, it was a cracker'. The film was pretty star studded, and the acting was very good, apart from Don Cheadle's pretty unconvincing efforts to be a cockney, but the storyline was a tad too farfetched for me. I would give it a 6 out of 10.

Heard a lot about this series - Oceans 11,12 ans 13 but had never seen them.

Decided to get Oceans 11 on ebay and got it for around £5. Worth the money and more. with a host full of famous actors, its based on the clasic oceans 11 starring the rat pack. Not sure if the films are the same, as I've never seen the first movie.

However, this is not a on the edge of your seat film, more a satisfying laugh with a little grin to yoursels at the end.

Now I've seen the 11, I'LL HAVE to see 12 & 13.

A blokes film, but my wife didn't mind it ethier.

Cheers all

great film has everything !!! great story great actors and actresses i just love it!! i bought it as it was very cheap and i have been after it for a while

love it!
a must see movie!
i bought it as my husband has 2 and 3 so needed 1 to make our collection, but we both enjoyed it, all three are a good watch.

I liked the film it has a good story line . i have seen all three of the film thay are all good .all the actors are good in there parts .

great film a must see and definatly one to rent.
if you can get under £5 worth to buy

Oceans 12- is and average film and isn't as good as the oringinal but is a good one to rent

GREAT
In Vegas
3 Casinos At Once!!!
Bellagio, Mirage & MGM Grand
Great Team
Some close calls
GREAT set
99/100

Ocean's Eleven is a very easy-going and purely fun movie to watch.
The film is loaded with celebrities such as George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Andy Garcia, and Matt Damon.
Ocean's Eleven is very "loosely" based on the original Ocean's Eleven starring Frank Sinatra.
Steven Soderbergh did a fabulous job directing this movie and having all the characters to connect to Danny Oceans group of 11.
The plan is to steal 160$ million dollars from three Las Vegas Casino's. Sounds wacky? The planning time took up most of the movie, and you almost believe that it could be done after you see this.
Andy Garcia did a fabulous job playing Terry Benedict, the owner of the Casino's where Ocean (Clooney) plans to rob. Brad Pitt plays and interesting role as Danny Ocean's sidekick.
The plot flows quickly and some parts leave you laughing on the floor.
Each one of the eleven characters had its own story behind them and it is seen when Rusty Ryan (Pitt) and Danny Ocean (Clooney) first go to recruit them to plan this heist.
I have to say Julia Roberts didn't have a flexible character but nonetheless her presence in this film as Tess, Danny Ocean's ex-wife, is apparent.
Ocean's 12 is due out in December with the same old cast and it promises to be a hit. This movie is one of my favorites because the premise is great and the actors are great.

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Steven Soderbergh's remake of `Ocean's Eleven' is a stylish heist picture featuring some of the brightest stars in moviemaking today. The cast includes George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, and Matt Damon from the A-list, as well as such established veterans as Andy Garcia, Elliot Gould and Carl Reiner in there playing along with them.
Ocean's Eleven stands or falls on the charisma of its stars, the intricacy of its plotting and the plausibility of its actions. Luckily for the audience, the film pretty much succeeds on all three counts. Scenarist Ted Griffin does a fine job gathering together the men who will participate in the heist, allowing each a moment or two to define his character and to become part of the team. The details of the plan itself are explained in very clear terms so that we rarely feel as if we are not able to follow the action. There is even an inspired use of `Clair de Lune' near the end of the picture to lend an air of romanticism to the accomplishment, for who would deny that such large-scale thievery has often carried with it a certain element of idealism and romance? After all, look how many books and films have featured robbers as heroes. It perhaps explains why Tess can go from being a principled, law-abiding citizen at the beginning of the film to being an accomplice in crime at the end, all for the love of a man – and we cheer her for it.

This is quite an entertaining film. good plot twists throughout and keeps you hooked all the way. Who would not want to watch a collection of hunks?!

this has to be one of the best films i have ever seen, and the whole plot is superb, acting is superb, even whatch it several times...
EVERYONE MUST SEE THIS FILM, it blows ya mind, Oceans 12 is very poor, Oceans 13 is as good as this, and prob as good as it gets...
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EXCELLENT ALL ROUND, THE DELIVERY WAS SPOT ON, AND THE SELLER WAS EXCELLENT, GREAT COMMUNICATION, WOULD BUY FROM AGAIN .

i love this film because it's so well made and the cast suit the roles they've been given, the actors work well together and the plot line is good. i think i prefer this version to the original because the actors used are ones that i know from other films. the plot line is a little far fetched but very good. plus the gorgeous matt damon is in it so thats a plus on it's own. i would recommend this film to anyone except if your looking for a real action/ suspence movie this ain't for you. if you like good looking lads ie brad pitt, george clooney and matt damon running around trying to rob a casion then this is the film for you.

Oceans 11 as by far for me one of the best cast that you are going to get in a film, and this shows in the film itself and the success that it as had. Oceans 11 for me is the best out of the two that are out at the moment, its full so tension, twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Highly recommended film for all to watch, slick and smooth, this film gets away with everything.

This is what we should be given more often. Class direction of a class script completely dripping in class actors. How often does this happen. It was the norm in the 50's and thats why those films are still watched now. You'll put this into your collection and find yourself banging it into the dvd player every two or three years, curling up and enjoying it over and over again.
Classic.

A classic picture. That is what attracted me to this dvd. The seller kept his word and the dvd was delivered on time.

I watch and own a huge number of films and can sit through most
dross. My ratings are based on my personal response to films,not
any standard of quality. Therefore:

1 star : So awful I walked out/switched off/fell asleep
2 stars: I managed to watch all of it, but it was painful
3 stars: It's OK - quite good, but I probably wouldn't watch it again
4 stars: It's good and/or enjoyable. I could happily watch it again
5 stars: These are special. My desert island films

Danny Ocean (Clooney)is released from jail on parole and heads straight off to rob the un-robbable - Not one, but three Vegas casinos. The casinos are, of course, owned by the nastiest bloke in town (Garcia), who coincidentaly - or maybe not - is the new man-in-the-life of Clooney's ex-missus (Roberts).

Clever plot, nicely done. Clooney, Pitt, Damon and Garcia are excellent, as usual. Highly dubious British accent from Don Cheadle, but y'know were 'e's comin' from.

You know where this film is going from right from the start. There are no surprises, but who cares?

Lacks the glitz of the original for purists, but has enough merit to stand on it's own and should be enjoyed as an 'also' rather than an 'instead of'.

Ocean's Eleven contains one of the best casts ever in my opinion. It's got comedy, romance, played, clever tricks and more. Soderbourgh directs and shows why he got 2 Oscar nominations in 2001.