Ocean's Thirteen

Ocean’s Thirteen

It’s safe to say that the second movie in the series will always be the weakest of the three films, and there was only one way to go with the third film…back to its roots. That means the crew returns back to Vegas. This time Willie Bank (Al Pacino) is the main bad guy, and he’s a mean SOB too. After Bank puts one of the guys in the hospital, Danny Ocean and his crew decide to get revenge on Bank, but this time they need outside assistance from an unlikely source. That’s when the fun begins.

After a rather boring start, the movie starts to take off once they initiate planning the big heist. It feels like the entire crew is in fine form in this movie, unlike the last one. Everyone appears to be having fun, and it translates well to the people watching the movie. On a whole, the story is slightly weaker than the first movie, but has wonderful moments that just make you laugh and cheer them on. I loved the entire subplot about one of Danny’s guys starting a labor revolution in Mexico; despite it was never a part of the bigger plan.

Pacino is just badass as the main bad guy, and Pitt is charming as ever. I felt Clooney was a little too weak in this film, but still a fun character to watch. I don’t want to give away anything, but say that the movie works for the most part. Not as entertaining at number one, but it comes close.

Welcome back Ocean.

Grade B+

Comments

Mayren said…
Thanks for the review! I've been seriously wondering if this Ocean's movie was a watch or not. I've come to trust alot of your reviews as they are close to my own views. Thanks again *hugs*
Monday, June 18, 2007 10:43:00 AM
Semaj said…
Thanks that means a lot. I hope people enjoy my reviews (of good movies and bad ones)
Monday, June 18, 2007 8:47:00 PM
Anonymous said…
It's always you not-getting-paid-for-it guys who tell the whole story. Mostly everywhere i read it wasn't worth it, but i knew it couldn't have been bad enough not to watch it, i might just go cos of this
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 2:53:00 AM
Semaj said…
Tell me if you enjoyed the movie, Blayde.

It will never live up to the first movie, but there are some neat things in this movie.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 5:22:00 AM
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