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Ocean's Thirteen (2007)

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Reviews Counted:192

Fresh:133

Rotten:59

Average Rating:6.3/10

Consensus: Ocean's Thirteen reverts to the formula of the first installment, and the result is another slick and entertaining heist film.

Rated: PG

Runtime: 2 hrs 2 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:08-06-2007

Synopsis: The third installment of Steven Soderbergh's slick, star-studded heist series just might be the best, as Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and company pull off another elaborate caper, this time in the... The third installment of Steven Soderbergh's slick, star-studded heist series just might be the best, as Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and company pull off another elaborate caper, this time in the name of revenge. Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould), one of Ocean's original eleven, lies nearly comatose after a myocardial infarction brought on by shock. His dreams of regaining his former glory on the Vegas strip have been dashed by the dastardly Willie Bank (Al Pacino), with whom Reuben foolishly went into business to build the biggest and flashiest casino the the world has ever seen. Bank took Reuben for all he was worth, and now, the famously loyal thirteen won't rest until Bank has been brought down. They execute this noble cause through complex, daring, and brilliant machinations that make the most of everyone's talents, including Yen's (Shaobo Qin) acrobatics, Linus's (Matt Damon) acting abilities, and Basher's (Don Cheadle) heavy machinery. Virgil and Turk Malloy (Casey Affleck and Scott Caan) get a few hilarious moments as they brew up a revolution in a Mexican plastics plant, while Rusty (Brad Pitt) and Danny coolly preside over the action like omniscient, infallible deities, always about three steps ahead of the game. The villain's downfall is utterly satisfying due to the pure capitalist evil channelled by Pacino, while Ellen Barkin vamps it up as Bank's "cougar" of an assistant. The camaraderie of the thirteen lends heart to these cool criminals, best captured by the sappy letters Basher sends Reuben, which ultimately bring him back to life. Vegas is effectively captured through seamless editing and beautiful photography, with the trappings of uber-wealth making the fantasy even more fantastical. [More]

Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Casey Affleck

Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Bernie Mac, Ellen Barkin, Scott Caan, Elliott Gould, Don Cheadle, Al Pacino

Director: Steven Soderbergh

Director: Steven Soderbergh
Screenwriter: David Levien, Brian Koppelman
Producer: Jerry Weintraub
Composer: David Holmes
Studio: Warner Bros.

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Why put so much sheen on a movie that warrants and provokes nothing more than mild diversion? It's like serving sloppy joes on fine china.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
06/08/07
Chris Vognar
Chris Vognar
Dallas Morning News

Steven Soderbergh's film is smooth, pleasing and lively. It's also completely devoid of genuine dramatic tension.

Full Review Source: Contra Costa Times | comment Comment
06/08/07
Mary F. Pols
Mary F. Pols
Contra Costa Times

This might be the first piece of escapism to have a whiff of public service at its heart.

Full Review Source: Boston Globe | comment Comment
06/08/07
Wesley Morris
Wesley Morris
Boston Globe

Acknowledging that service employees and factory workers make casinos tick - and factoring them into the plan - is a welcome wrinkle in pressed-suit professionalism that's on display in this thrillingly exciting franchise revival.

Full Review Source: State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL) | comment Comment
06/08/07
Nick Rogers
Nick Rogers
State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL)

The gang's back in Vegas, and back in top form.

Full Review Source: Salt Lake Tribune | comment Comment
06/08/07
Sean Means
Sean Means
Salt Lake Tribune

Though "Ocean's Thirteen" sticks to Las Vegas, rather than the lush palazzos of European cities, the atmosphere is still a privileged one where our heroes carry out another ultra-hip caper.

Full Review Source: Sympatico.ca | comment Comment
06/08/07
Angela Baldassarre
Angela Baldassarre
Sympatico.ca

Clooney, Pitt and Damon have now worked together long enough that they've found a delightful sense of synchronicity that makes even the throwaway lines worth catching.

Full Review Source: Kalamazoo Gazette | comment Comment
06/08/07
James Sanford
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette

A fast-paced lark of a movie that makes it clear that in this cruel and crafty world, friends have to stick together.

Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
06/08/07
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

doesn't add anything new to its routine equation but a hundred and thirteen minutes pass swiftly and fourteen actors have a good time -- an enjoyable, disposable lark

Full Review Source: Film Experience | comment Comment
06/08/07
Nathaniel Rogers
Nathaniel Rogers
Film Experience

Unfortunately, with the arrival of Ocean's Thirteen, it's beginning to seem that the spectacle of A-list salaries on parade may not be enough to sustain the series much longer.

Full Review Source: MTV | comment Comment
06/08/07
Kurt Loder
Kurt Loder
MTV

You know it's one sequel too many, well, actually two sequels too many, when Brad Pitt and George Clooney start finishing each other's sentences while strolling down the Vegas strip and reminiscing on the good ole days.

Full Review Source: Richmond.com | comment Comment
06/08/07
Mike Ward
Mike Ward
Richmond.com

...the perfect movie for an air conditioned theater and a big tub of popcorn.

Full Review Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | comment Comment
06/08/07
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

It's a lot better than Twelve, and even though it doesn't quite go to Eleven, at least it comes close enough.

Full Review Source: Scott Mantz' Movie Reviews | comment Comment
06/08/07
Scott A. Mantz
Scott A. Mantz
Scott Mantz' Movie Reviews

It's just fun. You want to be challenged? Not your movie.

Full Review Source: Movie City News | comment Comment
06/08/07
David Poland
David Poland
Movie City News

It may be way too clever for its own good, yet Ocean's Thirteen has plenty of ring-a-ding-ding.

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
06/08/07
Urban Cinefile Critics
Urban Cinefile Critics
Urban Cinefile

It's probably not 'better' than the first movie, but I'll predict those who found the second one lacking will applaud the return to form.

Full Review Source: Window to the Movies | comment Comment
06/07/07
Jeffrey Chen
Jeffrey Chen
Window to the Movies

'Ocean's Thirteen' is pure escapist fare that hits no jackpot, but pays off better than 'Ocean's Twelve.'

Full Review Source: Video-Reviewmaster.com | comment Comment
06/07/07
Steve Crum
Steve Crum
Video-Reviewmaster.com

Overall, the movie is OK enough ... but doesn't have the energy, excitement and fun of the first film

Full Review Source: WaffleMovies.com | comment Comment
06/07/07
Willie Waffle
Willie Waffle
WaffleMovies.com

Soderbergh and company have said this is the last Ocean's film, and it should be - they finally got it right. Anything that comes after will only tarnish the cocktail hour perfection of this movie.

Full Review Source: CHUD | comment Comment
06/07/07
Devin Faraci
Devin Faraci
CHUD

Ocean's Thirteen plays to known quantities, but with a graceful sense of ease and a sparkly smile a mile wide...one of the best cinema experiences of the year.

Full Review Source: OhmyNews.com | comment Comment
06/07/07
Brian Orndorf
Brian Orndorf
OhmyNews.com
 
 
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