Willy Banks (Al Pacino) has no idea who he picked up to mess around with. It is indeed important and a mandatory trait for any casino owner to have – ruthlessness. But then one can definitely pick and choose the kind of people one messes around with right? But Banks couldn’t care less. He however, doesn’t realize that his biggest strength – his money – is his biggest weakness. He is about to taste what it feels like to be the recipient of a revenge plan. Little did he know that when he was conning Reuben Tishkoff (Elliot Gould), he was about to rub a few other people the wrong way. These people are led by a suave, slick and extremely talented conman who goes by the name of Daniel Ocean (George Clooney). And whats more, Willy Banks is so cocky that he doesn’t take the request that he receives from Ocean, seriously at all. In fact, he brushes it off only to incense Ocean a bit more. And as the trailer will tell you, Willy Banks is about to experience what it is like to lose $500 million in less than 15 minutes.
Steven Soderbergh continues to charm young and old alike with his signature style of direction which is a summation of several cuts stitched together rather brilliantly in a sepia hue which is so typically of Soderbergh. The classic jazz riffs continue to create an aura of mystique and suspense around what our team of 11 extremely talented con men are upto this time around. Once you know what the idea is i.e. rob Banks of $500 million, the intrigue builds up yet again on how they are going to manage it this time with the challenge of more “state of the art” security systems especially one that teaches itself what to expect. It is just so much fun.
By this time, the cast of the Ocean’s series has immersed itself into the characters they are supposed to play. And one thing that stands out over all 3 movies is the time and effort that Soderbergh takes to flesh out his characters in as detailed a manner as possible. Right from Ocean’s 11, he has given the correct importance to each one of his characters. Even if they are present only for one movie of the series. Like the stunning Ellen Barkin in this one who is given such a meaty role that she really cannot complain. Not to mention that Ellen Barkin is shown in the truest possible light that she can be shown in –stiff upper lip assistant who is probably the sexiest woman alive – heat personified I say.
Some people believe that Ocean’s Thirteen is the best of the 3 parts. I would be inclined to agree purely due to the way Soderbergh has made it contemporary – a fact that most directors forget by the time they are in the 3rd part of a hugely successful series. They tend to get a bit over confident but with people like Soderbergh one can be quite certain that the guard will not be let down. Quite certainly, there is enough appetite that people have for Ocean’s Fourteen but I guess we may not get it. I for one am game but only if it is the same cast and crew. 7.5 on 10 for Thirteen.
Watch the trailer at http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1654522137/
Steven Soderbergh continues to charm young and old alike with his signature style of direction which is a summation of several cuts stitched together rather brilliantly in a sepia hue which is so typically of Soderbergh. The classic jazz riffs continue to create an aura of mystique and suspense around what our team of 11 extremely talented con men are upto this time around. Once you know what the idea is i.e. rob Banks of $500 million, the intrigue builds up yet again on how they are going to manage it this time with the challenge of more “state of the art” security systems especially one that teaches itself what to expect. It is just so much fun.
By this time, the cast of the Ocean’s series has immersed itself into the characters they are supposed to play. And one thing that stands out over all 3 movies is the time and effort that Soderbergh takes to flesh out his characters in as detailed a manner as possible. Right from Ocean’s 11, he has given the correct importance to each one of his characters. Even if they are present only for one movie of the series. Like the stunning Ellen Barkin in this one who is given such a meaty role that she really cannot complain. Not to mention that Ellen Barkin is shown in the truest possible light that she can be shown in –stiff upper lip assistant who is probably the sexiest woman alive – heat personified I say.
Some people believe that Ocean’s Thirteen is the best of the 3 parts. I would be inclined to agree purely due to the way Soderbergh has made it contemporary – a fact that most directors forget by the time they are in the 3rd part of a hugely successful series. They tend to get a bit over confident but with people like Soderbergh one can be quite certain that the guard will not be let down. Quite certainly, there is enough appetite that people have for Ocean’s Fourteen but I guess we may not get it. I for one am game but only if it is the same cast and crew. 7.5 on 10 for Thirteen.
Watch the trailer at http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1654522137/
Cast George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Shaobo Qin, Carl Reiner, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts, Al Pacino, Ellen Barkin, Eddie Izzard
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