Having never seen "Ocean's Eleven" it somehow made perfect sense to go out and see "Ocean's Twelve" for movie night. Luckily the plot of both movies is easy enough to follow and you don't need to see the first one to enjoy the second. The verdict is that the first movie is far better than the second so I was spared comparing the two.
"Ocean's Twelve" spends the first part of the movie getting us caught up on all the characters and with 12 characters it is a time consuming process before they're all reunited. Once they're together the movie focuses mainly on Cooney and Pitt, so why bother showing us everyone else? 6 of the 12 were simply background talent for the second part of the movie.
The plot is simple. Danny Ocean and his group have to repay millions to their former theft victim and they need to raise or steal the money to do it. This being a heist movie, theft is the obvious choice. The actual caper with a new villian included plays out fun and witty for the most part and the movie wraps up the story in a satisfying way. There's a few distractions during all this as the director and cast take a side show and have a minor tribute to themselves. Some people loved it and found it clever and brilliant, I was ready to return to the story.
"Ocean's Twelve" is exactly what it sets out to be - mindless fun and entertainment that gives you a break from the craziness of holiday shopping. It's neither Oscar nor Turkey but simply a movie that is enjoyable, even for people who skipped out on "Ocean's Eleven."
"Ocean's Twelve" spends the first part of the movie getting us caught up on all the characters and with 12 characters it is a time consuming process before they're all reunited. Once they're together the movie focuses mainly on Cooney and Pitt, so why bother showing us everyone else? 6 of the 12 were simply background talent for the second part of the movie.
The plot is simple. Danny Ocean and his group have to repay millions to their former theft victim and they need to raise or steal the money to do it. This being a heist movie, theft is the obvious choice. The actual caper with a new villian included plays out fun and witty for the most part and the movie wraps up the story in a satisfying way. There's a few distractions during all this as the director and cast take a side show and have a minor tribute to themselves. Some people loved it and found it clever and brilliant, I was ready to return to the story.
"Ocean's Twelve" is exactly what it sets out to be - mindless fun and entertainment that gives you a break from the craziness of holiday shopping. It's neither Oscar nor Turkey but simply a movie that is enjoyable, even for people who skipped out on "Ocean's Eleven."
That George Clooney sure is cool.
ReplyDeleteHe reminds me of someone. I can't think who. . . .
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