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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.

Runtime: 2 hrs 2 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

US Box Office: $117,096,871

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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Reviews for Ocean's Thirteen

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Clooney/Pitt are our Sinatra/Martin and we should use them while they're still dapper and dashing and worthy of surname-only reference.

Full Review Source: Seacoast Newspapers (NH/Maine) | comment Comment
06/15/07
Gina Carbone
Gina Carbone
Seacoast Newspapers (NH/Maine)

A victim of its own pedigree.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
06/15/07
Josh Rosenblatt
Josh Rosenblatt
Austin Chronicle

...an improvement, without the smug celebrity preening that marred Ocean's Twelve.

Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
06/15/07
Jim Lane
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review

If Ocean's Thirteen often seems as budget-bloated and hollow as a Vegas hotel, it still manages to coast on its surface charms. . . . you may not have hit the jackpot, but you didn't get cleaned out, either.

Full Review Source: Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada) | comment Comment
06/14/07
Brian Gibson
Brian Gibson
Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada)

Watching this movie is like eating cotton candy: It may not have any substance, but it sure tastes good.

Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment Comment
06/13/07
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

Flat, abstruse, predictable and unable to raise your pulse rate higher than a blip on an EKG.

Full Review Source: New York Observer | comment Comment
06/13/07
Rex Reed
Rex Reed
New York Observer

In a summer where every intended blockbuster has so far been the third in a series it's a relief to note that the fourth third to come along is the best of the lot.

Full Review Source: Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) | comment Comment
06/13/07
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Even the most cynical person must concede that it’s kind of fun watching beautiful people act cool.

Full Review Source: Zertinet Movies | comment Comment
06/13/07
Steven Snyder
Steven Snyder
Zertinet Movies

After two other movies in the series, Ocean's Thirteen doesn't exactly feel fresh, but what's cool is that it doesn't feel stale either. This is the rare movie series where the third entry is just as much fun as the original.

Full Review Source: Aisle Seat | comment Comment
06/12/07
Mike McGranaghan
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat

Clooney and Pitt provide plenty of eye candy in 'Ocean's Thirteen,' but this third Ocean's adventure often seems incoherent and listless.

Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews | comment Comment
06/12/07
Betty Jo Tucker
Betty Jo Tucker
ReelTalk Movie Reviews

Brisk and forgettable, the film is as memorable as a Las Vegas buffet: lots of goodies at the time, but afterward no taste that stands out.

Full Review Source: Fresno Bee | comment Comment
06/12/07
Donald Munro
Donald Munro
Fresno Bee

Au sein d'un été où on se noie dans les suites décevantes, qui aurait cru que la plus satisfaisante concernerait quelques élégants cambrioleurs qui veulent venger un ami? - In a sea of disappointing summer sequels this one shines without violence or explo

Full Review Source: EnPrimeur.ca | comment Comment
06/12/07
Nicolas Lacroix
Nicolas Lacroix
EnPrimeur.ca

...possesses precisely the sort of light-hearted vibe that the series has come to be associated with...

Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
06/12/07
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

It's instantly disposable charm, but it's charm nonetheless.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
06/11/07
David Cornelius
David Cornelius
eFilmCritic.com

This plush third installment in director Steven Soderbergh's heist franchise recoups a good bit of the original's escapist fun.

Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews | comment Comment
06/11/07
John P. McCarthy
John P. McCarthy
ReelTalk Movie Reviews

If Ocean's 13 could treat theaters like clubs then they'd place bouncers at the doors so that only the cool people would be let in. That would definitely cut into profits but it would be in keeping with how the film would like to brand itself...

Full Review Source: KPBS.org | comment 3 Comments
06/11/07
Beth Accomando
Beth Accomando
KPBS.org

The entire production is breezy enough to sit through and be entertained while the temperature outside reaches 90 degrees.

Full Review Source: Houston Community Newspapers | comment Comment
06/11/07
Gary Brown
Gary Brown
Houston Community Newspapers

Robbing casinos? Shit, these guys should be in charge of Katrina relief!

Full Review Source: Flipside Movie Emporium | comment Comment
06/10/07
Rob Vaux
Rob Vaux
Flipside Movie Emporium

The script is fun and breezy and not meant to be taken very seriously.

Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews | comment Comment
06/10/07
Mark R. Leeper
Mark R. Leeper
rec.arts.movies.reviews

Ugly. Filmed through dirt. Danny’s Dead End Kids infiltrate bin Laden’s camp and hold him ransom for some old dude who rescued them from an orphanage.

Full Review Source: FilmsInReview.com | comment 24 Comments
06/10/07
Victoria Alexander
Victoria Alexander
FilmsInReview.com
 
 
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