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Release Date: 03 February, 2004 Retail Price: $14.96 OUR Price: $8.99 You SAVE: $5.97! Cast: Complete Cast (15 total) |
Ocean's Eleven (Widescreen Edition) Reviews
Remake Misses Originality of First Version
"Ocean's Eleven" is only an average movie. It hardly excels in either the Frank Sinatra version, or in this remake, the George Clooney version.
The story: Can Danny Ocean bring together a hodge-podge of characters to pull off a great heist in Las Vegas? The rest, like seen in later movies like "The Dirty Dozen," involves the preparation of the attempt, with a dramatic crescendo as they attempt the impossible.
As a collection of stars goes, "Ocean's Eleven" is second only to the Academy Awards in bringing together the best known faces in Hollywood. However, the screen is too crowded to give each their due. Their personalities aren't exposed as much, and rely on quips and face shots to get the point across that the movie is supposed to be cool. As a result, it isn't as cool.
What is the difference? Why is the original better than the remake? Sammy Davis, Jr. could be one reason. He had it all, like Frank, plus he could dance. Dean Martin is another reason. These guys were all multitalented stars, where as in this version, all we have are pretty boys with a modicum of acting ability.
Don Cheadle is loaded with talent - just see "Hotel Rwanda", and all of that is wasted here. Brad Pitt is basically a less masculine Matt Damon. There is not enough distinction, and neither has a chance to stretch their skills that made them stand out in the first place. This is not "Meet Joe Black," or "Good Will Hunting."
The movie is entertaining, but not because they go for the biggest game or a strong cast fills the ranks. It is tightly directed and edited, with great production. Everything looks perfect, and they take an average story and milk it well.
Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com
Very good, great sexy, stylish, modern cast and cool theme.
I really liked this movie. It was done stylish, but not over the top. George Clooney was really good in this. I loved how it ended :) and wish they would've left it at that. cuz '...twelve' was a snoozer.
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